Monthly Archives: December 2008

Subhas Anandan, “The Best I Could”

The Best I Could by Subhas Anandan My review rating: 3 of 5 starsIt’s clear that Subhas Anandan wants to be seen as someone who values family ties, friendships and loyalty above all. What may surprise some people are his … Continue reading

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Lewis Buzbee, “The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop”

The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop: A Memoir, a History by Lewis Buzbee My review rating: 2 of 5 starsBuzbee’s heart is in the right place, but his writing skills and treatment of history do not quite match his love of bookshops. In … Continue reading

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Sheaffer 444

We found this Sheaffer 444 in a second-hand goods shop. The barrel was stuck, but the finish was near mint. Not a scratch and stickered too (although the lettering had faded). The section had some scuffing from the inside of … Continue reading

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Flight and Regeneration

YMCK – Starlight: Daicon IV video (haven’t I posted this before?) – a legend in itself: The opening of the Densha Otoko J-drama references this:

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