urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus the life and times of me, as told by me lobsterfest destiny 2007-11-08T18:37:52Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:492937 2007-11-08T18:37:52Z 2007-11-08T18:37:52Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>What's been your worst experience at a restaurant?</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/qotd-never-going-back-again.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:492139 2007-05-14T23:35:19Z 2007-05-14T23:35:19Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>I've never found it to be easy being green, as evidenced by a long line of dead plants, stretching into my past. My horticultural pursuits have never ended in triumph but have generally ended with an unceremonial plant dumping, in...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/the-greening.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:492003 2007-05-09T17:36:47Z 2007-05-09T23:24:24Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>Recent Arrivals:Grinderman - Grinderman</p><p>Coconut Records - Nighttiming</p><p>Feist - The Reminder</p><p>Tori Amos - American Doll Posse</p><p>Downloading Soon:</p><p>The Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running EP</p><p>Interpol - Heinrich Maneuver EP</p><p>The Dears - You And I Are A Gang of Losers EP</p><p>Of Montreal...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/numu-new-music.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:491420 2007-05-04T15:23:20Z 2007-05-04T15:23:20Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>Nearly two days have passed, and I'm still on a high from having seen Arcade Fire. Which is pretty much how I expected to feel afterward, but it's nice to have a lingering feeling of excitement.I piled into a car...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/in-the-future-i-will-read-at-night.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:491061 2007-05-03T18:48:18Z 2007-05-03T18:48:18Z <div class=""> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thadman/482933523/" title="photo sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/482933523_0de93e1d12_m.jpg" class="" alt="Arcade Fire" fetchpriority="high" /></a><br /></div><br clear="all" /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:490822 2007-04-26T03:03:58Z 2007-04-26T03:03:58Z <div class=""> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberkode/404200689/" title="photo sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/404200689_3ad07bd84f_m.jpg" class="" alt="Busdriver @ 40 Watt" fetchpriority="high" /></a><br /></div><br clear="all" /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:490669 2007-04-20T19:42:53Z 2007-04-20T19:42:53Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>the parent project opened last night to a full house.yes, my mommy was there, as were several others moms (and dads) of cast members and directors. well, director.what an incredibly supportive opening night at the beginning of the culmination of...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/the-parent-project-day-one.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:490424 2007-04-16T04:18:44Z 2007-04-16T04:18:44Z <div class=""> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandavis/460747627/" title="photo sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/460747627_e3bc6506c0_m.jpg" class="" alt="Tv on the Radio" fetchpriority="high" /></a><br /></div>thank you for tonight.<br clear="all" /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:490151 2007-04-05T15:20:36Z 2007-04-05T15:20:36Z my wednesday didn't end in a way i would have liked.<br /><br />so a new playlist is in order.<br /><br />i present to you:<br /><br />songs for the dumped<br /><br />1. Neko Case - Set Out Running<br />2. Rufus Wainwright - April Fools<br />3. Ben Folds Five - Song for the Dumped<br />4. The Bird and the Bee - Fucking Boyfriend<br />5. Bloc Party - I Still Remember<br />6. Camera Obscura - Dory Previn<br />7. Erykah Badu - Think Twice<br />8. TV on the Radio - Dreams<br />9. The Shins - Turn On Me<br />10. Jon Brion - Her Ghost<br />11. Jens Lekmam - F-Word<br />12. Tori Amos - Hey Jupiter<br />13. Arcade Fire - My Body is a Cage<br /><br />I'm turning it up to 11 so all your ears can bleed... urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:489853 2007-04-04T02:43:44Z 2007-04-04T02:43:44Z CYHSY - Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood Ah, spring!<br /><br />What's with all the dust in this place?<br /><br />Just in from a fairly wonderful night out with The Wise Mind. Now that the weather has thankfully warmed up, I've returned to riding Mimi around town. On the way home from work, I decided to stop at The Weave for fresh air and refreshments. Finished a Nantucket Nectar and a cookie and got about a third of the way through the most recent issue of American Theatre, before my phone rang, and a voice requested my presence at the other end of the lawn. Turned out to be The Wise Mind and a friend of hers. We sat and talked for hours, even chatted up The Hedgepig during his brief appearance.<br /><br />We continue chatting until the sun went down, then I treated Wise Mind to dinner at Carrburritos. Always yummy.<br /><br />Tonight, The IllinoizeMaker is in Raleigh at the Decemberists show. I am a little jealous, but then again, I am seeing The Arcade Fire next month and (so far as I know) he isn't, so it all evens out in the wash. And there's always TV on the Radio in TWO WEEKS (!!!) that we'll attend together. And Bloc Party in June, but he may not go with me. And Ben Gibbard next month.<br /><br />So what was I jealous about in the first place?<br /><br />Anyway, I need to start writing a paper, so bye! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:489348 2007-03-08T19:25:56Z 2007-03-08T19:25:56Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>What's your musical horoscope? (Put your player on shuffle and write down the first 10 songs that come up.)Inspired by Stephanie.</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/qotd-musical-horoscope.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:489013 2007-03-07T23:25:20Z 2007-03-07T23:25:20Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>I was tagged for this by nancy drew: Ten things about an actor you might not know: 1. That thing about performers being generally insecure individuals who seek approval, this approval being a major force which drove them into performance?...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/10-things.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:488822 2007-03-06T04:30:14Z 2007-03-06T04:30:14Z <div class=""> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/minifig/354774059/" title="photo sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/354774059_10aff8d4c5_m.jpg" class="" alt="Minifig Bands # 7: Arcade Fire" fetchpriority="high" /></a><br /></div>Between the click of the light<br />And the start of the dream<br clear="all" /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:488570 2007-03-06T04:20:17Z 2007-03-06T04:20:17Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>As pretty much everyone in the world knows, Neon Bible drops tomorrow. I got my copy Saturday morning, thanks to having pre-ordered from Merge in January. How many times have I listened to the album? I'd say too many to...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/reading-from-the-neon-bible.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:488295 2007-03-03T15:44:41Z 2007-03-03T15:44:41Z Ben Folds Five - Eddie Walker In no way, shape, or form would I say that I've had enough sleep since I went to bed last night. I mean, this morning.<br />Ouch.<br />Well hello, Saturday. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:488056 2007-03-01T19:58:49Z 2007-03-01T19:58:49Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>The first week of rehearsals for "the parent project" is coming to a close. It's been a long week, and I know the journey is just beginning, but at some point, I feel like I regained some energy, that spark...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/projecting.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:487930 2007-02-27T05:47:07Z 2007-02-27T05:47:07Z The Decemberists - Constantinople So... I'm going to Asheville for a night in early May. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:487479 2007-02-21T22:51:39Z 2007-02-21T22:51:39Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>I'm not one to give shout-outs (except when I'm pimping the shows I'm in), but I just had to put this up. The music blog, You Ain't No Picasso, today featured Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies, the band in...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/kneesocks-represent.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:487311 2007-02-21T16:45:46Z 2007-02-21T16:45:46Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>Hot on the heels of my recent post about David Talbert, Mr. Talbert's name turns up again. This time, the writer-director is mentioned in an article on NYTimes.com, The World of Black Theater Becomes Ever Bigger, which argues that the...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/urban-theatre-redux.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:487102 2007-02-19T17:41:32Z 2007-02-19T17:41:32Z <div class=""> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a> <p>Over the weekend I came across an article (Variety.com - Scribe drives urban sprawl) about David E. Talbert, writer-director on the so-called "African-American theatre circuit." The article goes on to later rightfully reference the chitlin circuit, placing Talbert's productions within...</p> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/on-urban-theatre.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p> </div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:486369 2007-02-12T22:18:28Z 2007-02-12T22:18:28Z <div class=""><br /> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a><br /> <p>The Coulda-Shoulda-Woulda Files: Semisonic's "Chemistry" LessonIdolator has a blog today about the fizzle that was the end of Semisonic's pop career. The case is made that "Chemistry," their final single should have been bigger, and I agree, it's a pretty...</p><br /> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/chemical-spill.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p><br /></div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:486050 2007-02-12T20:04:59Z 2007-02-12T20:04:59Z <div class=""><br /> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a><br /> <p>I finally got around to seeing Children of Men this weekend, and the film has stuck with me over the past few days. It's a terribly rich film, an optimistic allegory for humanity's future (at least, that's how I read...</p><br /> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/will-no-one-think-of-the-children-of-men.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p><br /></div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:485707 2007-02-08T19:36:11Z 2007-02-08T19:36:11Z <div class=""><br /> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a><br /> <p>Hot on the heels of lead singer and songwriter Kele Okereke's public statements about his sexuality, Bloc Party has released their sophomore album, A Weekend in the City.So far, I've been quite impressed by the growth on display in this...</p><br /> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/spending-the-weekend.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p><br /></div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:485563 2007-02-08T17:03:49Z 2007-02-08T17:03:49Z <div class=""><br /> <a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/" style="float:left;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://imgprx.livejournal.net/6e1839c92df6aa52850cd31c840a5c4bb47cd06c9b21c92b77dd733f9e238afe/P2WlxyVijxKvgmFo9MpVVUMdsf-ah7h0yl7UCaRcl57Q_BWbw8D1WEl0UhImGhkls0cNmWzaM1NGTwBZzBttrRVX3SebOaTUvUlZ5gw:bgRSsOdQ3nlv9DaaiB4fOw" alt="View faux.real’s Blog" width="50" height="50" style="margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" /></a><br /> <p>What's the most famous movie you've never seen? Submitted by Mike.</p><br /> <p><a href="http://thaddaeus.vox.com/library/post/qotd-never-seen-it.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&#xBB; Read more on Vox</a></p><br /></div> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dmaleus:485320 2007-01-30T17:43:35Z 2007-01-30T17:43:35Z Sonic Youth - Sleepin Around God, Idolator is like Pitchfork for my mom.