Donna Lowe

Fun fact: The eruption of Mount Tambora also led to weather conditions across Europe that forced a group of young artists who were hanging out together to stay indoors one summer and into starting a writing contest and anyway, that's how Mary Shelley ended up writing Frankenstein

Someone else reminded me of that, and I confess that I didn’t remember!

Right! I read that somewhere and was amazed. I didn’t realize!

An added side-effect of rewatching old TV shows is seeing the actors in small parts who went on to become famous. For example, did you know Pedro Pascal was on the Good Wife? I sure did not recall that.

I mean, I shouldn't blame "America." That's just a knee-jerk reaction to gun violence, but none of us can deny that it doesn't happen as much up here.

America keeps infecting us.

I have read Snow Crash, and I love the idea of comparing these two dystopias (and yes, this should absolutely be the year you read IJ!)

He did that during Black History Month on purpose.

Attn @patrickjohanneson.com

Absolutely #planetbrandon

Catherine O'Hara died?! Close down Canada for the day.

I know, it's so silly. But still, I have to admit that the idea of a big Hollywood-type BRANDON sign on the North Hill is kind of appealing to me--while also being hilarious.

Firefly.

The last season of Scrubs was completely unnecessary.

It probably doesn't hurt, though

Crying is usually how I know I've written anything worthwhile (regardless of coffee intake)

I think some people don’t realize the luxury of their own idealism.

Same.

A blanket of a bear playing the accordian in the woods.

Today's Low Quality Ad is for this Accordian Bear Blanket. Look at him. Just minding his own business, vibing to the music. Not shooting any women in the face. No wonder women chose the bear.
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We're halfway through January!

She says, grasping desperately for something to feel positive about.

I haven't watched it yet, but I am also curious! There is definitely a lot of buzz about it. I almost started it the other night, but I only had about half an hour to watch, and the episodes seems to be longer than that. Let me know what you think if you do watch!

I also loved ER, and I appreciate your analysis. I'm still not sure I can handle the graphic footage, but I might be getting closer! It seems like such a good show and I don't want to miss out on the good aspects.

I'd like to watch The Pitt, but I've read about some of the injuries that are apparently graphically displayed and I don't think I'm up to it.

A new international student just tried to buy a pencil from me in the library, and I had the pleasure of telling them they were free.

I don’t really have time to be afraid of WWIII right now k thx

Just finished my new tradition of taking books to my closest Little Free Library on New Year’s Day (OK a day late, but I think it still counts)

Every day I'm shovellin

What a relief to be too old to care about going out on New Year’s Eve.

I just don’t need there to be an Avatar Universe, on top of everything else.

Your Wrapped Wrapped: your activity was recorded and summarized by 35 apps this year, resulting in 100% Too Much Surveillance and Anxiety about Your Behaviour. Your Mental Age is Tired.