tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:06:30 +0000http://www.aroundthecouch.com/noreply@blogger.com (ned)Blogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-8283745997214708365Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:05:00 +00002010-06-02T02:05:11.343-04:00Wordsmith: NedRandom Throw PillowsBy ned * Other ned Posts--------- Ned:   I know this is kinda awkward.  (looks shyly away)  You might remember me. We used to hang out ... like a year ago.  I really liked your unfiltered tap water and I was kinda hoping we could hang out for a night.    The City of New York:  Ned, you were great.  Really you were.  But San Francisco! For all of this (New York shakes its "Bronx" in a sassy http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/06/short-dialogues-with-inanimate-objects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-7621526486879245207Tue, 11 May 2010 06:10:00 +00002010-05-11T02:10:57.824-04:00May is a month of pomp & cirmstance, tissues for mom's, and diploma's for sons and daughters. In honor of that, the staff of aroundthecouch.com brings you this month's mixtape. Music Playlist at MixPod.comhttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/05/mixtape-mondays-something-for-graduates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-4489952740750308803Sun, 09 May 2010 22:08:00 +00002010-05-09T18:08:30.776-04:00Philosophers CornerWordsmith: Mike CoreyBy Mike Corey * Other Mike Corey Posts Wild Geese. Mary Oliver wrote about them once, or perhaps more than once, depending on whether or not the revisions--assuming there were any--count as separate writings. But in what that writing or those writings ultimately produced, Oliver touched on a notion that has resonated with me, as I imagine it would with most who come across it. Tell me abouthttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/05/wild-geese.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-3638429494029739702Tue, 04 May 2010 22:41:00 +00002010-05-04T18:59:10.776-04:00Arts Entertainment Pop CultureSports Lazy ChairWordsmith: LeKeithBy LeKeith * Other LeKeith PostsWrestlemania is an annual Pay Per View by World Wrestling Entertainment (the WWE). Considered the Super Bowl of professional wrestling, it contains matches that are often the culmination of a feud (storyline) between wrestlers looking to have a Wrestlemania or breakout moment so as to elevate their status in the wrestling community. Lately, another trend has http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/05/has-left-building.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LeKeith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-9018272753504679721Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:43:00 +00002010-04-14T15:29:38.663-04:00Philosophers CornerWordsmith: NedBy ned * Other ned PostsThe song Taps has always struck me as too familiar.  Like Happy Birthday or the Jeopardy theme song, whatever delectable musical feast is behind it has been beaten to common mush. Overplayed in culture, when I hear the familiar melody I glaze over. Change my focus. Review tasks. Scan the crowd. Until it passes.  Perhaps with the exception of one time about a month ago.http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/04/contrasts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-2098170392452263783Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:27:00 +00002010-04-07T03:31:01.353-04:00April showers both of the indoor and outdoor variety as compiled by the members of ATC.  Enjoy! Music Playlist at MixPod.comhttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/04/mixtape-mondays-april-showers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-928323507027898425Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:46:00 +00002010-03-17T11:46:55.882-04:00 Music Playlist at MixPod.comhttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/03/mixtape-mondays-luck-of-irish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-6222718590253858072Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:37:00 +00002010-03-08T01:38:40.536-05:00Philosophers CornerWordsmith: NedBy ned * Other ned Posts Simply put, David Cross makes me laugh. From the envelop pushing skits of Mr. Show to the unwitting innuendo’s and “never nude”-ness of Tobias Funke, Cross has been pushing comedy irreverently forward for almost 20 years. On stage, his leftist charged, cynical, matter-of-fact stand up style even gets a chuckle from this right-of-center optimist.  Off stage, he pushes http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/03/progress-questioned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-2944279335195107528Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:05:00 +00002010-02-16T12:49:27.760-05:00Arts Entertainment Pop CultureWordsmith: LeKeithBy LeKeith * Other LeKeith Posts While I bemoan the end of the Flight of the Conchords television series, I think of what they have left me. Reviewing their lessons via their albums, the teachings of Bret, Jermaine and even Murray have prepared me for times like Valentine's. So, "For all the Ladies in the World," here is how romance is done, the FOTC way. First, find a lady. This can http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/02/love-new-zealand-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LeKeith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-4902516973797943397Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:36:00 +00002010-02-06T01:29:14.387-05:00Wordsmith: NedRandom Throw PillowsBy ned & by Guest Co-Author Word Gnome * Other ned Posts The American Squash Society is attempting all out war to win over the hearts and minds of a new generation of squash fans and players. Squash reached its height of popularity in the Victorian era. The four walls of the squash court seemed to embody the trapped emotions most felt; the black ball matched their outfits. The modern name "http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/02/antiquated-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-4481548999463628917Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:24:00 +00002010-02-03T03:18:59.556-05:00Editor in CouchIn honor of Valentine's Day and its often unmet expectations (yes, we have some ex-emo kids on staff), we present to you a mix of disenchanted love. Special thanks to Howard Han of http://www.fixitinpost.org/ who contributed some song recommendations: Music Playlist at MixPod.com Songs Included and contributors rationale: "Denial Revisited" - The Offspring: Im embarrassed to say this, but Ihttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/02/mixtape-mondays-disenchanted-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-6650701029791482840Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:08:00 +00002010-01-31T13:13:34.156-05:00Philosophers CornerWordsmith: Observation DeckBy Observation Deck * Other Observation Desk Posts As unbelievable as it sounds, I have survived my first semester of 1L year of law school – although barely. Even more unbelievably, I have returned to complete my tri-partide epic about Kant. As promised, this part is supposed to be about applying Kant’s categorical imperative – but this may be a harder task even than understanding its http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/01/you-kant-do-that-on-blog-part-iii-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Observation Deck)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-4523435687870944550Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:37:00 +00002010-01-29T03:37:27.441-05:00Editor in Couch2009 was marked by a myriad of developments that left us craving smaller bites of information.  Through Google reader and iPhone apps we got headlines and snippets to satisfy our data hunger.  Twitter speak limted us to 140 characters and drove an Iranian uprising.   Obama's first year in office could be credited from an internet campaign that generated a grassroots base.   Around the Couch was http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/01/chapter-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-2183130903900690810Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:13:00 +00002010-01-20T01:13:31.616-05:00Wordsmith: Josh CainCushion NarrativesBy Josh Cain * Other Josh Cain Posts               Before I submit to you my selection for the best video game of 2009, I want to clarify that I am not judging by the normal video game standards such as graphics, game play, story, or even multiplayer.  As a hardcore gamer, I recognize that Assassin’s Creed 2 is far more beautiful, Batman: Arkham Asylum more innovative, Uncharted 2 more engaging,http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2010/01/best-video-game-of-2009_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-4030496222881235136Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:00 +00002009-12-10T04:41:47.887-05:00Wordsmith: NedRandom Throw PillowsSports Lazy ChairBy ned * Other ned Posts   The holiday season encourages a variety of activities that inertia would otherwise cause us to ignore or avoid. We all tend to look at our bank balances in early January only to feel like a ho-ho-ho as unexpected gifts and splurges take their toll (the Yule Log dvd excluded). We fill our homes with green despite it being a stark season. We interact with family http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/12/traditional-by-products.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-7255905488286918405Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:27:00 +00002009-12-15T03:14:31.537-05:00Editor in CouchArts Entertainment Pop CultureThe contributors of ATC thought long and hard. After a few games of darts and rock, paper scissors, we each assembled our lists of best songs of 2009.  Here is the synthesis of those lists.  Enjoy! Other suggestions welcome! Music Playlist at MixPod.com If issues here is a link to the playlist - http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/37408181 ***** List of the songs included and occasional rationalehttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/12/mixtape-mondays-best-of-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-3333145603726256725Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:40:00 +00002009-11-26T01:40:50.481-05:00Wordsmith: NedArts Entertainment Pop CultureRandom Throw PillowsBy ned * Other ned Posts Certain musicians craft lyrics fitting to comfort the uneasiness of a particular moment. For me, one artist has showcased this talent repeatedly without my searching him out to do so. There is no doubt of Paul Simon’s acclaim as poetic lyricist supreme, but I would like to add one more accolade to his resume – troubadour of serendipitous soothing. In regards to socialhttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/11/im-accustomed-to-smooth-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-350955753759504901Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:08:00 +00002009-11-22T23:08:59.849-05:00Wordsmith: Josh CainCushion NarrativesBy Josh Cain * Other Josh Cain Posts I was pretty sure my friend Gabe was about to be disappointed. It was his first time in New York City and I had just found a bar that would let 18 year olds drink. For some reason his enthusiasm was undiminished by the facts that a) it was a Tuesday b) we were being allowed to drink because the bar was almost empty and my dad knew the owner and c) the only http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/11/night-out-with-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-578275943944310888Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +00002009-11-06T00:15:18.458-05:00Arts Entertainment Pop CultureWordsmith: LeKeith By LeKeith * Other LeKeith Posts Working and living in New York City isn’t always what it seems. With so much energy devoted to the day-to-day affairs, keeping noses to the grindstone as it were, the allure of the city goes to the wayside. But the arts - film, television, song and comics – can be refresher courses in the city’s wonder. Such is my case. I've been introduced to works that have http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/11/finding-my-nyc-state-of-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LeKeith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-6834587053153941527Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +00002009-11-05T00:15:10.504-05:00Philosophers CornerWordsmith: CLArts Entertainment Pop CultureBy CL * Other CL Posts The video below is an interview between Stephen Colbert and John Darnielle, the singer/writer/main guy in The Mountain Goats, of which two parts caught my attention. The first was the "suicidal pride" (in Colbert's words) of mountain goats, in that many die attempting to jump across ravines that are significantly wider than they can jump. The second was Darnielle's http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/10/mountain-goats-and-economy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CL)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-7801799391976215438Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:10:00 +00002009-11-06T00:16:00.993-05:00Arts Entertainment Pop CultureWordsmith: LeKeithWhen the editors of ATC put the team up to the challenge of creating a mix tape in honor of this month of feasting and harvest, one contributor by far and away had the best set of suggestions. Therefore, this month's mix tape is brought to you by the letters "L" and "K" as LeKeith solo dj's this month mix which creates a symphonic meal. May your ears devour it. Your Mix Tape Menu Food http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/11/mixtape-mondays-month-of-plenty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-6997426852779504221Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:22:00 +00002009-10-27T02:47:55.989-04:00Wordsmith: NedArts Entertainment Pop CultureBy ned * Other ned PostsRobert Downey Jr breathes life into a variety of different characters. When contrasted with more serious roles in Chaplin and the Soloist, his comedic role in Tropic Thunder perhaps best demonstrates his versatility and ability to garner critical praise. As his next conquest, he has recently been paired in the new Sherlock Holmes movie with Jude Law -- whom I have kept http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/10/searching-for-baker-street.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-9037497744302766123Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:43:00 +00002009-10-27T02:22:24.943-04:00Wordsmith: CLSports Lazy ChairBy CL * Other CL PostsBack in high school, when I had cross-country or track races most weeks, I would usually bring along a bottle or two of Gatorade. It was more or less the only hydration/energy option back then, and it had one serious drawback for me: I found the taste way too sugary, so I would bring one full bottle and one empty bottle and end up with two bottles of 50% watered down http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/10/gatorade-g2-cynical-genius.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CL)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-8274652531093528850Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-10-20T12:25:00.288-04:00Wordsmith: Doug LieblichRandom Throw PillowsBy Doug Lieblich * Other Doug Lieblich PostsNew Media Upstart Company seeks Assistant who can figure out this gosh-darn Internet. TVFeeder is a hot young production company designed to distribute high quality shows virally. We are looking for an assistant who can tell us just what this Internet hooplah is all about. The assistant will deliver our emails to other computers and take us to the http://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/10/hot-entertainment-job-listings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Doug Lieblich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1398620659484752634.post-8715311595003607358Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:51:00 +00002009-10-16T01:57:51.563-04:00Wordsmith: NedPolitical ForumBy ned * Other ned PostsIndividuals, movements, and institutions often define themselves against their adversaries. The Cold War allowed Capitalists to delight in their freedoms and Communists to lament the West’s frivolities. Barack Obama defined himself as pragmatic and multilateral to contrast with the idealism and unilateralism of the Bush years. Yale and Ohio State necessarily have to takehttp://www.aroundthecouch.com/2009/10/defining-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ned)1