Me and Sylvia at the Memorial (April 2009)

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READIN started out as a place for me to keep track of what I am reading, and to learn (slowly, slowly) how to design a web site.

There has been some mission drift here and there, but in general that's still what it is. Some of the main things I write about here are reading books, listening to (and playing) music, and watching the movies. Also I write about the work I do with my hands and with my head; and of course about bringing up Sylvia.

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Fans of the randomized mix will be happy to meet Scruss' pet robotic DJ. Every day a new autocast, randomly selected tunes from Scruss' vast library, with robotic introductions. Today's mix:

Ohio Town Saved From Killer Bees by Hungry Vampire Bats â€” Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo
Vorony - (Crows) â€” The Ukrainians
Forever Dudes â€” Still Flyin'
tcp d4 38 m3 irdial â€” The Conet Project
The Chameleon â€” Flanders and Swann
Farther Along â€” Elvis Presley
Head â€” Julian Cope
Josie and the Pussycats â€” Juliana Hatfield and Tanya Donelly
Desperado â€” Langley Schools Music Project

Get 'em while they're hot, there is no archiving. There is (natch) an RSS feed, though.

posted morning of Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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