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Card Trick in front of my favorite bookstore
I get it.I have a face made for radio. I also have no explanation for what kind of spastic, contortive facial-flap I do at :40. Just move along and try not to be distracted by Captain Visage:
Posted in Blogging, Card Tricks, Entertainment, Vlogging
Tagged Bookstore, magic, sleight of hand
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Tomorrow’s outrage
I figured I’d go ahead and Vlog a small tour through my local used bookstore. There are actually two of any worth here, but I’m going to plow right into the heart of the Kraken–that acetone-laden behemoth that calls my … Continue reading
Overview: “Auschwitz, A New History,” By Laurence Rees
There really is no way to “review” a book like this. So I won’t. I’ll just give a general impression of the empty feeling I have after reading it–and that feeling comes not from the author’s deficiencies, but his fantastic … Continue reading
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
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Tagged Nate Fleming, novel writing, reviews, thimblerig's ark
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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.
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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
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Tagged Flannery, mark, O'Connor, twain
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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.
Box Number Seven 