A Very Good Bad Cat / June 30, 2013 by LoLC

Maxee (~2000 to June 29, 2013)

Deemed a lost cause by an NYC shelter nine years ago, Maxee went on to help four apartments feel like home, keep my feet warm at night, and lick the bejeezus out of every soft fabric I owned. She was a skilled mouser, ant-er and ribbon-er who loved high perches, tiny boxes, and surprise attacks. She woke me up most mornings by systematically knocking my David Sedaris collection off the bookshelf, and thanks to her, brushing my teeth while standing normally will now always feel weird.

Max was quirky, quick and plucky till the end. She will be greatly missed.

Small Deviation Due to Small Arrival / May 18, 2013 by LoLC

Welcome to the world, ERM!

I'm sure your parents will be delighted to learn that I've been busy picking out just the right graphic tee to wear when next holding you. In the meantime:

Dubious Assertions / March 19, 2013 by LoLC

It's kind of adorable how desperately the 1997 World Almanac wanted to be relevant.

("Up-to-the-Minute-the-book-was-sent-to-press-which-was-months-before-hitting-the-shelves" Information)

How naïvely it expounded on the very innovation that would spell its demise!

And how it presented the term "Netizen" with a straight face!

But the world was a different place then.

One where 1-800-FLOWERS led the charge in online shopping...

...and the environment had yet to be burdened with anything pesky like "air" or "birds."

Ah yes, simpler times.

And another win for books.

Why e-Readers Will Never Win Me Over / March 16, 2013 by LoLC

Recently, this Slate article introduced me to the artist Nina Katchadourian, whose work is infused with a whimsical sense of humor that is utterly delightful. All of her projects are worth checking out, but the Sorted Books series is particularly dear to my heart...