Daily Double: Exorcism and Afterlife

2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Sochi

Scenes (courtesy of The Big Picture) from the Putin-approved, totally-not-gay Olympic ceremony :

(Sometimes a gently arching phallic tower, straining skyward, surrounded by fuzzy balls and spewing hot fluid, is just an Olympic torch.)

Let's Get Physical

For you fans of Tift Merritt, this is a good reason to get a turntable:



I couldn't resist the combination of the beautiful packaging, book, postcards, vinyl records, and Tift Merritt. I just ordered this from the Amoeba Records website for the measly price of $31 (15% off sale through this Sunday with free shipping). Go for it!

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Happy 50th Birthday, Rex!

(You haven't changed a bit.)

Merry Christmas from California

May your holidays be full of peace, joy, and glad tidings!