1a) Last Monday, GMC Category A member Lothes and I saw a tiny film called Wait Until Dark. The film, starring Audrey Hepburn (was she always this cute?) and Alan Arkin, tells the story of a blind woman who is terrorized by a trio of men who are after a doll packed to the frilliest lace with baggies of heroin. (Score!)

I'll try not to ruin too many of the plot surprises for you, but let me just say that in the span of two hours, some interesting things...oh, you'll just have to see it.

1b) While the sexism in the film speaks to a certain time in the twentieth century (is it possible for a blind woman to save herself and hold off criminally-minded men intent on hurting her?), the heroine emerges victorious, overcoming any and all disabilities, while confirming the belief that, yes, there is hope for Hollywood actors/actresses past their prime.

Thanks again, Reagan!

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The GMC Album of the Week is Our Love to Admire by Interpol.

Hot Wax:

"No I in Threesome"
"The Scale"
"The Heinrich Maneuver"
"Pace Is the Trick"
"Rest My Chemistry"
"The Lighthouse"

This album is one the finest of the year, for sure--ignore it at your own peril!

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Who has ever been an extended road trip? Do you have any tips on how to make the trip a successful one? What should I avoid doing/seeing while crossing this nation in a U-Haul?

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I haven't written anything in weeks--not even a grocery list.

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All I bought today was a small iced coffee at Dunkin Donuts, which cost me a total of two dollars and sixteen cents. (For those of you who are numerically inclined, that means: $2.16.)

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Is anyone up for allowing me to take their portrait?

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Have a good week, everyone.