March’s 8

Inspiration – I recently read Chris Ayres’ War Reporting for Cowards. It’s an overview of Ayres’ career–from journalism school to an aborted stint embedded in Iraq at the beginning of the invasion. It’s entertaining, but it also compares the mindset of aspiring journalists to that of war correspondents and explains how both personality types were subverted during the 2003 embedding scheme.

Perspiration – I’m gearing up to start playing tennis again. I’m not sure what to do with my glasses. I need them to see, but they tend to slip when I exercise.

Aspiration – I’ve spent the last few days listening to Bob Dylan albums and reading academic/obsessive theories about Bob Dylan. I will either write blog posts to follow up this one or this headful of ideas will drive me insane.

Liquid Inspiration – I’ve been making Pimm’s Cups. They’re not very strong, but they are very good.

Navigation – I’ve driven to Bloomington and Nashville recently for one-night trips. I hope to drive to more places soon. Any recommendations?

Maturation – Now some of my closest friends are getting married. I feel old.

Generation – When I was in elementary school, one of the magazines my parents had a subscription to was Wired. (When I think back to their reading lists, I realize my folks were/are pretty hip.) I remember seeing a few of these ads. I also remember saving things to Zip Disks. That about sums up the 90s for me.

Consternation – I just looked at the search terms that bring people to GBiotI. My favorites are “Gabe Bullard Syncopated,” “Old Bullard Lyrics,” “I was emo before Kanye made a hipster album” and “Garfield dying.” A few people come here every month looking for my professional information. For that, please go here.

BONUS ITEM:

Adoration – I just saw Stroszek for the first time. It’s great.