For getting awfully close to unemployment I’m shockingly calm at the moment. Of course the fact that I have a nice package coming my way doesn’t hurt but still… I tend to go a little bit batty when I don’t have work. I guess I actually always tend to get a little batty regardless of what’s going on but at least with a job I have a routine. And it certainly doesn’t help any that the weather has just turned amazing. Most of the time that’d be a great thing but when you’re unemployed I think it’s a curse because all I’ll want to do is sit outside and either read or drink a few bevies!
Um, did I also forget to mention that I was just yesterday told about some quasi-important things I need to do before I leave for Colombia. I’m not going to go into the possible shots or medications I may need to take with me cause my mother reads this and she’ll probably get over worried. I mean the shots are recommended, but I’m pretty confident they’re not required. But that said I do still need to look into getting these shots. Yay for excitement!
Tuesday, March 23rd
@ 7pm
- Christopher Moore, author, will be at Books, Inc. at Opera Plaza for the release of his latest book Bite Me! So far in this blog I have now reviewed two of Mr. Moore’s books Lamb and Bloodsucking Fiends and enjoyed both but definitely prefer Lamb. This latest book is actually connected to or is in the same series as Bloodsucking and because of that I cannot be so sure I’ll read it. That’s not to say that it won’t be ridiculously funny, but I’m entitled to my opinion right? Honestly, I almost want to call these books “Lady-Books” but I don’t know if I can.
Tuesday, March 23rd
@ 630pm
- Gever Tulley, author, will be talking about and presumably signing copies of his book Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) at Ink Spell Books in Half Moon Bay. When I first saw the title of this book I was pretty interested in finding out what this is all about. So, I’m not going to lie but when I actually saw a partial list of these “fifty” things I was more than a bit disheartened. I mean come on is “licking a 9-volt battery,” “play[ing] in a hailstorm,” or “look[ing] at the sun” really dangerous? I wanted something like sneaking out of the house at night, sneaking girls into the house at night, lighting firecrackers in quiet quaint neighborhoods and how to ask someone who’s old enough to buy you alcohol. Little more reasonable right? Well, I guess I knew all along this book would be tame and I’m sure if you’ve got some kids this might be fun for them. So, it’s up to you.
Wednesday, March 24th
@ 830pm
- Yoram Bauman, writer and the world’s only “stand-up economist,” will be providing comedy as he talks about his book The Cartoon Introduction to Economics at Booksmith. Having studied way too much economics in my day I can say that there is nothing humorous about studying the subject. In fact it’s much more likely to put you to sleep, it certainly did me more times than I remember. But, apparently Mr. Bauman has made the study of microeconomics enjoyable through cartoons and humor. I may just have to check this out for a refresher.
Friday, March 26th
@ 830pm
- Jessica Anthony and Chris Adrian, authors who both work with McSweeney’s will be at Booksmith presenting their books The Convalescent and A Better Angel. While I’m unfamiliar with Ms. Anthony, her book, which includes a bearded man selling meat from his van, does sounds pretty interesting. And you know if McSweeney’s likes it, you are bound too as well. As for Mr. Adrian though, I am familiar with his book The Children’s Hospital which was damn good so I’d be curious to hear and see what this new piece of work is all about.
