Monthly Archives: May 2015
Download Thimblerig’s Ark
Nate Fleming’s Narnia-ish/Genesis-ish book, Thimblerig’s Ark, is available for free on the Amazon Kindle side for the next couple of days. I was supposed to read it a long time ago, and now I wound up spiking that little plan … Continue reading
Today
A horrible day to try to lay out anything of substance. An extended work day, and the inopportune orchestration of events prohibits me from doing much. Tonight I shall peel forth—and tomorrow? A Torrent.
Reading now
I am currently sitting at a Memorial Day barbecue. Watching the kids play. But I’m also captivated by this book at the moment. Truly, I am silenced. By both the sheer subterranean level of human depravity, and the sheer ignorance … Continue reading
On second thought
I was, going to originally layout an analysis between two competing pieces of literature. But, I have decided against that in light of today being Memorial Day. I simply reflect back to my own father, born in 1918, who voluntarily … Continue reading
On Monday’s show
it seems I’ve got the reflexive need to mention Flannery O’Connor’s works right now. But I can’t help it. As I was reading her story (and my current favorite) The Lame Shall Enter First, I could not help but think … Continue reading
A small look
With permission from her family, here’s a little glimpse at one of yesterday’s moments. Sort of an “in between crowds” performance for a little girl that thinks this old dude is pretty cool.
It’s official. I am a fan of Flannery O’Connor
I believe I’ll make this my shortest post ever with: Nuff said.
Performing for crowds–and enjoying what I do
I’ve been performing sleight-of-hand in some professional capacity for nearly 20 years now. It really doesn’t seem like it. I don’t do it every day anymore, but I’m still perfectly adept at it–and while recent videos would probably convince you … Continue reading
Proving my abject uselessness on the weekend
Not completely worthless. I have to head out to the Happy Valley Strawberry Festival and hector that masses with my card tricks. Somehow, for the last few days, I’ve felt like someone took a broomstick and shoved a rolled-up sock … Continue reading
Master Of None 