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Welcome to Diane Patterson's eclectic blog about what strikes her fancy

The loudest sound in the world

Posted on February 8, 2008 Written by Diane

The loudest sound in the world is the click-click of the ballpoint pen your husband uses to mark changes in the text of your finished novel while he sits in bed and you're trying to sleep. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Writing

“You’re a classy man, Tony Blair.”

Posted on January 30, 2008 Written by Diane

No, I haven't completely lost my marbles—that's one of the hilarious lines from Life on Mars, which Darin and I just finished watching. For those of you who haven't heard the hype, it's the story of Sam Tyler, a DCI in 2006, who gets hit by a … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: TV

Oscar nominations

Posted on January 22, 2008 Written by Diane

So, the Oscar nominations were made this morning, and unlike in previous years, I've seen lots of the movies and so can make intelligent commentary on them. Rather than "pick the winners," though, I'm just going to tell you what I think. Best … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Movies

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