okay, here we go as promised about rampant consumerism. today i bought one of those wooden artists model pinocchios, requisite corkboard and easel from michael's. mmm...and cedar sachets and an unwieldy curling iron and lots of other ssaguri stuff from linens and things. ugh, the things. you know what, i wasn't tired last night, my brain is just totally seedy and not functional. this is just typing practice. target practice. but in case i forget let me landmark a bit: entire places tainted by experience, smart boys and sweet girls, books less enjoyable, silkscreening. harry potter actors have been cast!