So I started reading David Sedaris's new book, and it was funny enough to make me forget to take a shower. (Don't worry, I took one yesterday.) Have you ever noticed that ever since James Frey's fake memoir debacle, memoirists seem to be required to put in a little note about the book's authenticity or lack thereof? Well, Sedaris's note reads: "The events in this book are realish."
Vegetable personalities
At the risk that you'll all think I'm nuts...but heck. I was getting cauliflower ready for dinner and it occurred to me that vegetables have different personalities. In my mind, anyway. Zucchini: the most agreeable of vegetables. It blends in with everyone, but it's never obsequious or false to itself. Sweet potatoes: the grandmother of vegetables. Very cozy and welcoming. Cauliflower: kind of bland, devoid of personality, but it could surprise you sometimes. Like a dull guy who occasionally tells a funny joke at the water cooler. Broccoli: feisty. Like a terrier. Spinach: kind of dour, but a loyal friend. Kale: has a fierce sense of individuality, but like spinach, is a loyal friend. Kale's affections last for life. Corn: this one is kind of a party animal. Corn is still drinking beer and making a mess when you'd like to be closing up. Tomatoes: a little sloppy. The kind of vegetable that needs to be reminded to tuck its shirt into its pants. Cabbage: not invited t...
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I never read James Frey's book. I've never really understood why he wasn't just honest about it all from the beginning. I guess he just wanted to sell more books.
Yes, the heat wave is nothing to envy. You are lucky to be in Canada :)
Re: the heat wave... my face nearly melted off in the 30 seconds it took to walk from the building to my car today. I wish I could take the Slip n' Slide home.
The heat is a little scary, isn't it?
I peeked at the Frey book at Borders a while back...not sure if I will read...if you do, let me know what you think...