The Letter R

RLJHP

In the era before the web (when .plans ruled), John D'Alessandro and I had a small internet-based publishing house; it never managed to survive the web.

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Rain

There's something about the first big warm spring raindrop that falls on my cheek that excites me entirely. I love to stand barefoot in a warm spring rain, my feet digging into the grass, feeling the water drip down my face. I like the release of a summer thunderstorm that cracks open still, muggy air with wind and water and the scent of honeysuckle.

Raleigh, NC

You gotta love a city that boasts a theater whose walls are papered with carpet, has the world's most anti-septic coffeehouse, and a gorgeous working antique carousel at Pullen Park.

Rants

I rant frequently, although few of the rants have been deemed worthy to be placed on-line. There are rants about lonely would-be net.Lotharios, wacky correspondants, and the news media, among other things. The rants date from 1992.

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Raves

I like a lot of things, and love not a few. Very few of those things are actually described.

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Reading

I read for pleasure and I read often. I'm just not happy if I don't have a pile of books to go through. I'll read just about everything and anything, but lately I've been on a non-fiction kick.

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Reality TV

I drew a line in the sand: I will not watch Temptation Island (I just don't find the concept of people who seek to screw up their relationships that enticing) or any of the "reality" thrice-passed on crap that comes on UPN/WB. Other than that... I really enjoy Reality TV. The best of the best shows is The Mole I and II: best host, smartest challenges, high entertainment value. No bikinis. Other favorites: Survivor I,The Amazing Race, and, surprisingly, Cannonball Run 2001. I also feel no shame about loving Paradise Hotel, and there's nothing more snarkworthy than American Idol.

Red

My Christmas trees have been lit up all in red the past few years, and boy is that a fantastic look.

Reddi-Wip

American know-how, right there! Aerosol cream! Makes everything better!