News! From the blog that promises you the rare glimpse into the life of some guy.

My stack of to-be-read books currently includes:

• The Believer Back Issue Bundle Jumble: 10 back issues for $20 (I've read some issues in bits and pieces when I've had time);
• Thomas Pynchon's Against The Day;
• John Banville's The Sea; and
• Elizabeth Green-Musselman's Nervous Conditions.

I'm trying to finish my manuscript for Shoot Out The Lights by the end of the month. We've also entered into my busiest season at work. Consequently, I am tired.

My son's 2nd birthday was this past weekend and it was delightful. We gave him a play kitchen that he adores, some age-appropriate legos, and a Huffy tricycle that refused to stay upright (so back to the store it went). He also got some cowboy boots from his Aunt Jen, a Leapfrog doll from his grandparents, and some wonderful books from some of his friends. Yay!

Oh, yeah. eMusic downloads this month included:

• Jens Lekman - Oh You're So Silent Jens
• Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus
• El-P - High Water
• Deerhoof - Friend Opportunity
• a bunch of Deerhoof contributions to compilation albums
• cLOUDDEAD - Ten
• cLOUDDEAD - Dead Dogs Two EP
• The Woggles - Wailin' With The Woggles
• The Mountain Goats - We Shall All Be Healed
• Red House Painters - Red House Painters (II)
• Tortoise - s/t
• The Spinanes - Imp Years
• Love Tractor - This Ain't No Outer Space Ship
• Acid Mothers Temple - Starless and Bible Black Sabbath
• Rhys Chatham - A Crimson Grail (for 400 guitars)

If you know me and decide to sign up for eMusic, please tell 'em I recommended it to you. I like free downloads!