Suck THIS, English vocabulary!

[slipjig3]

Just a note to let the universe know that I have just put the finishing touches on the grid for the best crossword I have ever constructed. Sunday-sized, good theme, funky and modern grid fill, pangrammatic, could be a little more open and minus a cheater or two, but goddamn am I doing victory laps on this one, especially given what a rat bastard it was to finish. (If you've overheard me cussing under my breath about how much I loathe crossword puzzles any time in the last several weeks, this %@$# was the reason why.) If this thing doesn't sell, I see kerosene and a blowtorch in its future.

Also, a brief addendum to my top 15 songs of 2012 post: I somehow completely forgot about "Salvador Divinorum" by Beaten by Them, off their album Kinder Machines. Damn. I also left off Richard Thompson's "Good Things Happen to Bad People," but that was because I'm saving it up for when the accompanying album, Electric, comes out in 2013 (which was probably a foolish decision, as the song's not only out now but jaw-droppingly good). Give it a listen now. Seriously. Right now. The Internet will wait for you. You'll thank me.

Comments

[d-h.livejournal.com]

Did you see this on crosswords last month?
http://www.theawl.com/2012/12/solving-the-broken-crossword-puzzle-economy

[slipjig.livejournal.com]

I did, actually. A really insightful article from someone who really knows the business. I keep hoping the market will shift in constructors' favor, and eventually it might, a little at a time.

[slipjig.livejournal.com]

I'm saving it for the beginning of the week, to maximize readership and participation. :)