Morning meme I've never quite understood the purpose of

Grab the book nearest you. Right now. Turn to page 56. Find the fifth sentence. Post that sentence along with these instructions in your LiveJournal. Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

"The older man looked at him with love."

This isn't exactly from a book, but it was the closest thing to a book that was closest to me, Tin House #33, the story is "The Young Wife's Tale" by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum. 

Totally makes you want to run out and buy it, doesn't it?

Somebody please give this kid a lollipop and a firetruck and send him on his way

Exactly how many farewell addresses does one soon-to-be ex-president need?  By my count, tonight he gives his third (at least).