Miscellany River

Yesterday in the Barnes & Noble magazine section, some guy shushed H. My son shouted his new sound, “Gaaaagg-elll!” a few times, and I noticed the guy giving us dirty looks. I was waiting -- just eagerly fucking awaiting -- for him to say something. Then he shushed. Not joking, not even smiling. He was pissed. I said, “You didn't just shush my son, did you? Where the fuck* do you think you are -- a library?! If you can't take a little noise, get the hell out of the store.”

So there. I know I'm a little bit late on this rant, because plenty have opined about it before me, but... these bookstore patrons are getting out of hand. It's getting harder just to navigate the aisles, because each is crowded with 5-7 nomadic freeloaders, squatting, sitting, and laying all over the rug. Who are these people?

* I whispered this word, both for violent effect and to protect my son's tender sensibilities.

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Can a 21-and-a-half-month-old with a mouthful of teeth start teething again? Just asking.

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Interestingly coincidental shuffle of songs this morning during H's breakfast. The playlist was “3+ Stars,” which has six hours of music contained therein. In succession, we heard “Just Get a Grip on Yourself” (The Stranglers), “Orgasm Addict” (Buzzcocks), “Rather Be With Me” (Viletones), and “Get Off” (Dandy Warhols). Is our iTunes sending a not-so-subtle message?

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The Devil and Daniel Johnston finally comes out Friday.

[posted with ecto]

On iTunes right now: “National Health” from the album Low Budget by Kinks, The