Culture Snaps - June 2nd

by Jillian Butler, Ampersandology

WATCHING...

Well, I'd blame Encyclopedia Brown, but it's alarming how often I've started to do that. You're off the hook this time, Boy Wonder.  I guess I'll have to point the finger at the spitfire acting, top-notch snarky dialogue, and the empty bottle of hooch where this show's heart is supposed to go.

READING...

Elizabeth Abbott, A History of Celibacy

You'd think a detailed account of the historical narrative of the celibacy movement wouldn't be sexy in the least. You'd be wrong. I'm generally an Elizabeth Abbott fan, but this one is a stand-out. Please note: the picture I've chosen makes a great case for the single entrendre, don't you think?

LISTENING...

Local Natives, Gorilla Manor

My no-fail source for music recommendations has come through for me this week, pushing me onto Local Natives' Airplanes. It is so splendid: light, rhythmic and achy in the heart place. Thanks, Bug.

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