Reading: A Preparation for Death, by Greg Baxter. Who says contemporary writers aren’t writing about contemporary Ireland? Baxter is all over 21st century Dublin, and all over a lot more besides. Will come back with more thoughts when I’m done.

Watching: The West Wing, Season 4. Yes, I know, but I missed it the first time around. Fascinating insights into a fantasy presidency. Claudia Jean gets my vote.

Listening to: Po’ Girl. Because I’ve run out of Be Good Tanyas albums to buy. Which, as you can see (below) is a crying shame.