Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?
Two days ago, it was Richard Nixon's 100th birthday. I know. I know. I'm having a hard time coming down from it myself. Part of the reason you might have…
Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?
A couple of days ago I did the Jeopardy Online Test. I most likely passed, but I'd be a damned sight happier if I hadn't vapor locked on the Oscar…
Status Reports On Upcoming Projects
As part of my charter to keep you informed about all things me, I offer this status update on everything that'll be new and now...shortly. Summer of Long Knives: Done.…
The 1st Amazon Customer Review of Dismantle the Sun
I can disclaim the following: the person who wrote the 1st review of Dismantle the Sun on Amazon neither a friend, nor a family member, nor a debtor, nor me. She received…
Re: The Year Just Past
The publication of Dismantle the Sun and the death of my father serve as the headline events for my 2012. I am pleased my Dad made it long enough to…
Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?
--Just finished watching Truffaut's 400 Blows. If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and get the blu ray by whatever means necessary. (If you steal it, follow the kid's…
Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?
I've said all I care to say about the shooting in Connecticut...well, not quite all. One of the memes floating around Facebook and Twitter is that the media should either…
Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?
Have I really done 31 of these? Christmas music is in the air, whether you're into it or not. So before we get too sentimental, here's Patton Oswalt describing what…
Can Anyone Write Rampant Animal Sex Prose?
In response to this year's Bad Sex Award (given to Nancy Huston's Infrared), Rick Gekoski at the Guardian proposes a Good Sex Award, though he acknowledges that it might never get…
Are You Pondering What I’m Pondering?
Yesterday had me socializing far more than I generally like, so I took the day off of speaking to other human beings. Don't worry. I like most of you. You're…