VanLingleMungo
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I've watched Godard's Breathless several times, and seeing Nouvelle Vague this evening and learning how he filmed the movie so improvisationally was a kick!
(However: Is it just me, or is the dialogue in NV 80% epigrams?)
(However: Is it just me, or is the dialogue in NV 80% epigrams?)
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I've watched Godard's Breathless several times, and seeing Nouvelle Vague this evening and learning how he filmed the movie so improvisationally was a kick!
(However: Is it just me, or is the dialogue in NV 80% epigrams?)
(However: Is it just me, or is the dialogue in NV 80% epigrams?)
Good for the WaPo, running these stories next to each other
November 1, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Good for the WaPo, running these stories next to each other
I like "King Shit"
October 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I like "King Shit"
The photographer is Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun Times.
October 9, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The photographer is Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun Times.
Pumpkin curry is comfort food, and if you're in the East Bay, Pakaoma is one of the best.
September 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Pumpkin curry is comfort food, and if you're in the East Bay, Pakaoma is one of the best.
My assignment cancelled after I'd already taken the ferry into SF, so I'll be forced to work in this hellhole until the next boat goes out.
September 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My assignment cancelled after I'd already taken the ferry into SF, so I'll be forced to work in this hellhole until the next boat goes out.
NYT describes him as "charismatic":
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NYT describes him as "charismatic":
Honestly, 2 minutes after I suggested to someone online that Republicans could seriously consider outlawing gun ownership by Dems or gay people by labeling them "terrorists," I saw this:
September 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Honestly, 2 minutes after I suggested to someone online that Republicans could seriously consider outlawing gun ownership by Dems or gay people by labeling them "terrorists," I saw this:
You be you, NYT.
One of the most hate-filled voices in America is remembered as "charismatic."
One of the most hate-filled voices in America is remembered as "charismatic."
September 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
You be you, NYT.
One of the most hate-filled voices in America is remembered as "charismatic."
One of the most hate-filled voices in America is remembered as "charismatic."
Obviously, I was very upset about the veterinarian situation yesterday. I just decided I couldn't take a loved one back to that situation, thereby possibly (ironically) traumatizing her. Cancelled both the scheduled blood test and the dental work appointment today and we're off to find a new vet.
September 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Obviously, I was very upset about the veterinarian situation yesterday. I just decided I couldn't take a loved one back to that situation, thereby possibly (ironically) traumatizing her. Cancelled both the scheduled blood test and the dental work appointment today and we're off to find a new vet.
Interesting, potentially useful word I ran across while reading Poe this morning: rhodomontades. As in "uttering the most extravagant rhodomontades."
August 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Interesting, potentially useful word I ran across while reading Poe this morning: rhodomontades. As in "uttering the most extravagant rhodomontades."
Will I live long enough to see Spelling Bee accept this as a word? I keep trying ...
July 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Will I live long enough to see Spelling Bee accept this as a word? I keep trying ...
Girls Town, with Mamie van Doren, Mel Torme (as a young tough), and Paul Anka.
July 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Girls Town, with Mamie van Doren, Mel Torme (as a young tough), and Paul Anka.
How is it Spelling Bee won't accept this? Annoying
June 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
How is it Spelling Bee won't accept this? Annoying
Nice turnout for our No Kings protest in El Sobrante. Did my soul good to see how much support we had and the diversity of our community that showed up.
June 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Nice turnout for our No Kings protest in El Sobrante. Did my soul good to see how much support we had and the diversity of our community that showed up.
Will they ever accept this?
June 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Will they ever accept this?
Our witness today had a support animal -- 11 yo Rocky, who flitted about the deposition room hoping for scritches from all. It made the day so much more pleasant, and everyone got to talk about their own dog. The office should really think about keeping one on hand that we can use when desired!
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Our witness today had a support animal -- 11 yo Rocky, who flitted about the deposition room hoping for scritches from all. It made the day so much more pleasant, and everyone got to talk about their own dog. The office should really think about keeping one on hand that we can use when desired!
I signed up for Giants.TV because my son said this new package worked great for him. It's $20/month and you get all SF Giants games, home and away, with the local broadcasters. 1/
April 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I signed up for Giants.TV because my son said this new package worked great for him. It's $20/month and you get all SF Giants games, home and away, with the local broadcasters. 1/
Baseball for breakfast
April 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Baseball for breakfast
Giants walk it off with an opposite field base hit by Wilmer Flores!
April 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Giants walk it off with an opposite field base hit by Wilmer Flores!