Response to Klosterman's Book

My impression of the book "Killing Yourself To Live" is: It was okay. I found I could understand about 80% of what Klosterman was writing about. I found what he initially set out to write about (detours aside) was informative. Especially the story of Pattie Boyd, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison which prompted me read more about those three in another novel. I liked when he would associate certain songs with what was going on in his life at that time.
I was a little bored was his whining about his girlfriends and his love life which I think took away from the story somewhat.
I would recommend this book be used if the majority of the class were older than say 28. Because at least they would know who some of the musicians are that were discussed in the book.

Do You Know Your Enemy?

An interesting portion of Klosterman's book discusses his relationship with a guy known as "My Nemesis" (Pages 157-164). I found this amusing because Klosterman and his nemesis are Frienmies. What an oxymoron that is! (Hold on, I need to look up the term oxymoron to be sure I'm using it correctly; I'm okay, at least according to Wikipedia....). How can you be buds with a dude who punched you in your face, publicly taunts you via a newspaper publication, and then proceeds to get in ANOTHER fist fight with you outside a bar; then you live with him after he punches your lights out and a few years later after all the crap you've done to each other you still want to hang out with the guy? Plus, Nemesis guy seems extremely bored with talking to Chuck and vice-versa, so what's the point of this friendship? I'm confused. Their frienemy relationship seems strained and phony to me. Its so ridiculous that its actually funny. I take it this is a guy thing? Cuz I don't know of any women that would still be buddies after all of that shit these two put each other through....

What's New????

Not a whole hell of a lot! I am getting my daughters prepped for softball season. My eldest tries out for her school team tomorrow. It will be the first time my kindergartner will play this season so my husband and I have been practicing with her. Baseball is a big deal in my family. I grew up on the ball field, even though I never played. My father has for over 50 years. My mom played briefly and so did my brother. My husband started about two years ago. My older two daughters have been playing for three years. It is a fun way to spend family time together.