Today was a mixed bag day of sorts. Non stop classes till 5 30. Will be cleaning up the classroom tomorrow. Was extremely tired of the world when I boarded the bus. Brilliant breeze as usual at night and walked the dog for a while. The stars were out, and reminded me of Vaughan, who I have to study and who also looks to be quite good: I saw eternity the other night. What a start to a poem.
Veering away from cosmic matters, Ratchet And Clank is a good way to wind up a day which wasn't very exciting. But that's probably for the best.
PS: Some thoughts on Native Son. It is harrowing in parts, and certain portions are expertly handled and evoke a genuine sense of despair and understanding and disgust and despair again in turns. Not disgust, that's too strong a word. Shock. But it could have been shortened. The length probably heightens the suspense but also dilutes the overall impact the book has on you. Nevertheless, one of the better books I have read this year so far. The narrative zipped along while never shying away from elaborate, stream of consciousness sections and you really find yourself in the head of the protagonist. A recommended read to anybody with even a passing interest in the state of African Americans in the 30s in America.
PS PART 2! : I almost forgot! New discovery of the day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm69M3jtZl4
Arctic Monkeys.
Oh boy, heard this a long time back, clean forgot about it till today when I happened to find it again on youtube!
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