Wednesday, February 27, 2002
surprisingly place for a good quote
Found in The Paradoxes of Mr. Pond, a collection of detective stories I'm reading:
"But Love is like that. It is a thing of great moments; and it lives on the memory of moments. Perhaps it is a fragile illusion; perhaps, on the other hand, it is eternal and beyond time. But Friendship eats up time."
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
some words from the pundits
Here's Dahlia's commentary on this morning's big case. Here's the Associated Press's version, via the New York Times. Here's the Washington Post's version. Here's Nina Totenberg's version, from NPR.
Dahlia, of course, is the funniest of them all. Which is why I love her so. Who else writes stuff like, "He raps dramatically on his podium, rousing Justice Thomas from his delightful Saturday morning nap"? Not Nina. Not Linda.
supreme court stories
At some point, I really will type in my stories about the two Supreme Court cases I saw this year, but for the time being, I'll just admit that, no, I was too wussy today to hold up my bright yellow signs saying "We [heart] Dahlia Lithwick" in a goofy attempt to get a mention in Slate, as well as get noticed by my favorite Supreme Court columnist. Maybe next time, when it won't seem as much like I'm making light of free-speech infringements.
some news
(told to me, via phone, by Ed.) Iguana-throwing UK woman convicted. How can someone throw an iguana? Sad.
Speaking of which, I miss my iguana. My parents have had him all year. They had promised to take him to me the next time they visit, but keep postponing their visit. So they can keep Spiro all to themselves, I think. Sigh.
Monday, February 25, 2002
have i mentioned
Have I mentioned what a good mood I'm in? Probably not. But I am.
ugh
Computer Dumps in Asia. Do you know where your old computers go?
Friday, February 22, 2002
writing ideas
Something either called "The Politics of Frustration" or "The Jurisprudence of Frustration." Something about frustration as a driving force, and how it exhibits itself in advocacy (legal or political). How it can distract, and how it can be harnessed.
Thursday, February 21, 2002
egad, terrible situation avoided
Death Cab for Cutie tickets selling out in Boston. Thanks for the alert, Casey! And thanks for reading my get-tickets-in-advance notice the wrong way. It was Le Tigre we missed.
Another reminder to myself: Get tickets a lot further in advance.
reminder to myself
Next time, get tickets in advance.
Wednesday, February 20, 2002
snippety snip
The Guardian has this feature where they summarize books in the style of the author. Amusing.
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
oooooooooh
I now have a copy of the Codex Serafinianus in my hands.
Monday, February 18, 2002
supreme court watch
Attention Dahlia L.: I'll be at the Watchtower argument on February 26. Hope to see you there!
xoxo steph
Friday, February 15, 2002
a confirmation of my lifestyle
Study Links Longer Night's Sleep to Increased Death Rate. Yay! My sleepless nights can now be guilt-free.
Thursday, February 14, 2002
whoo!
I am now an experienced oral advocate. This is actually the first time I've done a Major Career Thing and not had it feel anticlimactic. I actually feel good. I actually feel more confident. Wow.
More later.
Sunday, February 10, 2002
rightness
Hunh. It turns out I was even more right about that Rushmore comparison than I'd thought.
Friday, February 08, 2002
what is it with chicago, anyway?
My first big scientific presentation was in Chicago, at an American Chemical Society national conference. My first legal oral argument will be in Chicago next week. Chicago seems to be my city of firsts, with respect to public speaking. It is weird.
Chicago, however, is also my second favorite city in the world. It has books, it has museums, it has great indie music. And it isn't all stuck on itself, like many other cities. Plus its public transport system runs all night. Oh, and Amy's moving there as well, and Elizabeth lives there, and there's this guy Adam who clerked with me, so I actually know people there, yay.
I will not be visiting anyone on this Chicago trip, however, because I have no time. Less than twenty-four hours. That really sucks, because I'd like to see people.
Tuesday, February 05, 2002
goodness
Goodness is taking a mineral salt bath, at hot hot temperatures, while listening to a Tortoise CD and reading a book on, well, salt. Mmm. My skin is softer and I feel more edified.
ooh, gossip!
From an article on AP:
"O'Connor, promoting a new book last month, told NBC's 'Dateline' that she and Chief Justice William Rehnquist had dated when they were both attending Stanford law school in the 1950s."
What?!!! Now *that's* wild.
wow!
More of my favorite artists doing soundtracks. Now it's Stephin Merritt, for Eban & Charley.
some words from a friend
On the topic of patent litigation, which Andy has somehow gotten assigned to do, even though he has no tech or patent law background whatsoever: "It's awful. I'm on some software case, and have to review all the programmers' emails. There's all this stuff I'd never seen before -- stuff I wish I'd never seen. Terrible computer jokes. Bizarro codes. Science fiction quotes. Pictures made of letters and symbols."
Welcome to the world in which I grew up, Brown poli-sci boy.
Monday, February 04, 2002
grr
Irony is NOT DEAD. So stop mourning it.
Friday, February 01, 2002
the worst news all week
Well, to me personally, that is. Abie's partner for The Saloon bought him out. Which means that my favorite bar will be closing and reopening as a (probably) different entity. I kept saying to Brady all night, change is bad, change is bad. Sigh. I hope Abie opens up a new place.
new plan
I've decided to put on photography exhibits. In my office. When my coworkers walk by, I will tell them it's my exhibit. I will show them my installations. They will think I am bonkers, and that will amuse me.
I will start putting out a schedule of exhibits.
My first exhibit will be of facades and alleys. Mostly alleys. Because alleys are neat.
the cold
(by Wendell Berry)
How exactly good it is
to know myself
in the solitude of winter;
my body containing its own
warmth, divided from all
by the cold; and to go
separate and sure
among the trees cleanly
divided, thinking of you
perfect too in your solitude,
your life withdrawn into
your own keeping
--to be clear, poised
in perfect self-suspension
toward you, as though frozen.
And having known fully the
goodness of that, it will be
good also to melt.
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