& Whatnot

I'm a bit overwhelmed with work this week, but here is what's wonderful elsewhere:

Get sucked into Cecil Vortex (if you haven't already) and be sure to sign up for The Richard Brautigan Poem of the Day. It's not always Brautigan, but it's always good.

I'm so looking forward to reading my copy of Marcy Dermansky's new novel TWINS. Could it have something to do with the fact that my sister and I, although we're not twins, currently live together and are somewhat co-dependent? Perhaps.

This morning in a sudden urge for self-improvement, I downloaded Sebastien's French PodClass #10, hoping to learn a few phrases on my morning walk to work. Instead I was treated to a full-fledged conversation in French (too advanced for me, I'm afraid) by the charming Sebastien and co. and, even better, some French rap. Tomorrow, if I'm still feeling the urge, I'll start with class #1.

If you're in SF, I'm hoping to see you at the Makeout Room tonight for the reading to benefit Katrina victims.