Celtic Myths and Legends - Peter Ellis

A very well put together book of Celtic myths - would make good bedside stories. People get what's coming to them - good for good, bad for bad, although there are some sad tales. Beautifully written fairy tales.

Shamanism - A Guide for Daily Life - Thomas Dale Cowen

What in the world was I thinking putting this book on my wishlist? Rather than the anthropologic guide to shamans in different cultures I wanted to read, this book is a new age mess. It actually claims something to the effect of "it's ok if it feels like you're making it up" and then talks about how if you do the same thing together in a group you'll all get different results. It has even less external validation than other relgions. I'm just glad it was so short - if I had to read one more word about how your imaginary friend as a child was actually a manifestation of your spirit guide I think I would have puked.

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

My god. I love Indiana Jones. I was so excited before I saw this movie that the theme song was running though my head for days beforehand. I promised myself I wouldn't overhype and get disappointed. But it was horrible! I mean, come on - aliens! And the interpersonal stuff was so insipid. Blech. Where was all the fun of the other 3 movies?

Comedy of Errors - Chicago Shakes

Totally loved this production. Took a completely ludicrous play and and put it in the context of a movie set in London during the Blitz. Hilarious.

In Hanuman's Hands - Rao

This book club book was written by a local Chicago guy - a "memoir". Slightly disturbing that a friend of a friend was such a crazy druggy and did so many horrible things to his friends. Of course, you have to wonderful how much of it was true. At the end of the day, though - didn't enjoy it very much.