The Architecture of Signifiers

Over a second lunch of leftover chili I watched one of the newly-dropped Hidamari Sketch whatchamacallits.  365 4.1, specifically (yes, the cat story).  One of the things about Hidamari that I’m fascinated by is Shinbo’s use of symbols — the girls’ personal icons particularly.  I thought I would write a short post about symbolism in that [...]

Moment the Ninth — Oops

I’m afraid here’s where I crap out for a day.  First, I got these out of order — this one should be ten, and the one from yesterday should be nine.  Second, I have to go to bed so I can drive nine hours tomorrow.  This one ends up being pretty content-light anyway. So.  It’s [...]

Moment the Tenth: Et tu, Hidamari Sketch?

After Aria showed me the light, I figured I’d give slice of life one more chance, and Hidamari Sketch, which I had attempted previously, seemed a good enough place to start. I still don’t think I get it entirely — I feel like I’ve gone snorkeling in a body of water that warrants a submarine [...]

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