you make me stay when i should not/are you so strong or is all the weakness in me

A couple of things to cover today.
First? Even before I've reached chapter one, I have a crushlet on Dave Eggers. Have you guys SEEN the bits on the title pages? Very funny man, such a shame that he's a 3 on the straight/gay chart. *sigh* they all are, aren't they? I didn't get to read much (i'm talking about A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, btw) because I was in the break room, there were people and I had to socialize. harumph. But I'm enthusiastic about getting around to it.
Second? Can we talk about the brilliance of Joan Armatrading's song "The Weakness In Me"?? Any Joan fans out there? I've only got her Greatest Hits album (for "Willow" and "Me Myself I" primarily), but over the past few weeks, "The Weakness in Me" has been something I've listened to over and over again (& forced other people to listen to as well because it's been on like, every mix I made- Lisa's Birthday mix, I think it's on one of the Frankie Thick mixes and it's even on the new Matty mix- shhh, don't tell him- it's a surprise!) Anyway, It's a really beautiful song. I love the quality of her voice... I think I'd love to hear Tanya Donelly or my beloved Bic Runga sing it, actually.
let's see, how can I Brooklyn this up a bit? I joined a mailing list for gay brooklyn! :) ok i have to go eat dinner and then... the second half of STATE OF PLAY! woo-hoo, living it up... etc.

-rick