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JD 12-10-2010
by GiantBlazer on Dec 10, 2010 4:25 AM EST
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Junkity Junk Junk.
Some fun plays off of people's names:
The Devil's Hands are Idol Play Things
Post any you can think of in the comments.
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OT: Second BE Book Club Discussion
- A couple months back, a few of us in the Junk Drawer decided to start the first unofficial Blazersedge bookclub. The first book that was read by the bookclub was Last Days by Brian Evenson. The second book, and the one discussed below, was Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. If you read any further in this thread, this book will have been SPOILED for you. You have been warned. But anybody who reads the book is welcome to contribute to the conversation. If you like the idea of taking part in the bookclub's next book discussion, it will be “Matterhorn” by Karl Marlantes. More information to follow. Each person who reads the book should feel free to post what you felt about reading this and what the experience was like for you. If you want to dig deeper, go ahead. I've made a few simple questions that could be used to get people started. If other people have points and questions, just bring them up. Then we can discuss with one another to understand each of our points and see what kind of conversation happens. Thanks go to Idoltime for the original outline of this description, I just changed things as needed.
- Many Murakami scholars and fans, including myself, have felt that this book is the most auto-biographical in the author's canon. Murakami is known for his privacy, yet there are many aspects of this novel that feel very real. What stood out to you that felt more human, that felt more like it could have been an auto-biographical piece of the work?
- As Watanabe's story unfolds he becomes very close to both Naoko and Midori. How are these women different from one another? In which ways do you find them similar to one another? How would you describe the different kinds of love they offer Watanabe? Why do you think he finally chooses Midori? Has he made the right choice?
- Watanabe often speaks about “The Great Gatsby” and how closely he relates to Fitzgerald's novel. Why do you think this is important, and what does it say of Watanabe?
- This is going to be a two part-er cause you can only make 5 points in the “lists” fanshot. First, what is the importance of the two central men in Watanabe's life? Stromtrooper(Kamikaze if you managed to snatch the Birnbaum translation) and Nagasawa? How do these characters help define Watanabe, and how do they define themselves(as little definition as there may be). And lastly, many people have agreed that the Jay Rubin translation seems to be lacking and the fairly poor prose takes away from the enjoyment of the novel. How did the prose effect you? Are there any particular instances in which you experienced every translator's nightmare, that moment where you realized, without a doubt, that you were reading a book that had been translated? I'm dropping this post off and then I have to disappear again for a bit, but will pop in as I can to enjoy, and join, the discussion.
JD 6.12.2010
by GiantBlazer on Jun 12, 2010 5:39 AM EDT
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I hung out with a very special person tonight. A person I probably should not have hung out with, especially since it destroys me every time I do. Let me tell you, fellow Junkers: do not remain friends with a person you care for far too deeply who has broken your heart. Oy, bloody heck...
Today is the huge match between England and the USA. England shall make short work of the yanks, sorry folks (Tblazers knows his stuff!).
I gotta get up in like 3 hours to go to the Memorial Coliseum to see if my little sister is crowned Rose Festival Queen and then head straight to the English pub to begin getting "my English" on. This shall be a long and difficult day, but hopefully things turn out for the best for us "limeys!". Come on England!!
Mar-Cus Cam-By!
For all of those, like myself, who got goosebumps from this chant last night, and want to relive the magic. I sure love our fans.
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To:Juwan Howard, with love.
by GiantBlazer on Mar 18, 2010 5:55 AM EDT
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This is my first ever fan post, and I'm a wee bit nervous, but it's something I feel like addressing, and this site seems to be pretty nice, so here goes:
In the newest mailbag, Dave brings up some of the (very unreasonable) Juwan Howard bashing, and provides a very clever, humorous analogy, the quality of which I'm slightly jealous.
I can't believe how many people are calling out Juwan and complaining about him, when he's been huge this season. I think far too many people are forgetting the guy is a 37 year old forward who has been forced to play center for a large portion of this season, and, as Dave mentioned, far more minutes than he had become used to.
With all the talk about Miller being the unsung hero of this season, I think people need to realize the impact and influence Juwan has brought to our team as well. (Of course he hasn't been the difference maker Andre has, but he wasn't expected to, as Andre was, and he isn't getting the money Andre is) Juwan's impact isn't simply from a playing sense, but his mentality and on/off court antics. Between his banter with the other players, which is evident in every pre-game as the guys are on the court, his throwing of the ice bucket and tearing into the guys after the horrendous OKC game, and his subsequent "oh, really? These guys have never won here? we'll that's going to change tonight" and playfully pounding on the court in Phoenix before a huge win entering the all-star break, and his camaraderie with many of the leagues officials, and opposing players, his influence is all over the place.
Yeah, his offensive game isn't going to make any headlines (unless he dunks again), and yes, sometimes younger, faster players make him look like the 37 year old he is on defense, but he's been a solid contributer when asked, and there are several games this season we don't win without "old man river" out there for us.
Remember, also, that he came to Portland as an "insurance policy." If I could find an insurance policy with that huge of a payoff in any life situation, I'd be jumping for joy, not whining about whatever the real life equivalent of a few missed shots, and a few missed defensive stops may be.
I personally love the guy, he's quickly become one of my favorite players.
Plus, the guy's smile is incredible and very infectious.
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