Category Archives: Music

Recommend a Book, Movie, Album That Affected How You See the World

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lex

Last year on my birthday (August 15) I asked people to recommend a book or movie that really made them think, and had an impact on their life. I read about 10-15 of the recommended books, which were excellent. Some … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Lex

I finally got around to finishing Keith Richard’s autobiography Life, whose title joins the likes of Bill Clinton’s “My Life” and Ricky Martin’s “Me” to be the most unimaginative and egotistical titles for an autobiography. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Songs of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Lex

I like songs that make me think, that take an ironic, cynical, or just a unique step away from the norm. Here are a couple of my favorites for the holidays: Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis by Tom Waits … Continue reading →

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