Author Archives: Ron Giesecke

The aesthetics of old books

I happen to be lucky enough to live right near a used bookstore that is a literal BEHEMOTH of a bookstore–I’m talking about the acetone-ridden aircraft carrier with sticks and stacks of shelves . . . two-books deep sometimes, with the … Continue reading

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I’ll tell you what ISN’T on “light duty.” My ability to read through workplace worthlessness

The problem with cynicism is its ability to make me seem like a clairvoyant. My nearly-superfluous understanding of my fellow man’s entropic tendency towards cowardice, selfishness, and situational greed gives me the appearance of prescience. When in reality, it’s the … Continue reading

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Today

Blogging is going to be schitzo. A matter of getting the observational tripe in between breaks. So you’re spared the magnum opii of nonsense for now. And especially made-up Latin plurals.

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Monday’s something-or-other 

At the outset it’s become clear that I’m not going to find even the most palliative help for my literary schizophrenia. Turns out, I’ve started this book, Father Elijah, about four times. But my exposure to the blue-screen, brain-freezing iphone … Continue reading

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Lewis 

Sent to me today by a good friend.   

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Sunday’s roundup

So now comes the tug-of-war for my synaptic dedication.  I’ve already managed to pull five or six books off the shelf, assuming this one to be the one I’m going to read next.  And trust me; there is no rhyme … Continue reading

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This was my afternoon

 Let’s just call this X-water. Because I’m not telling where.  

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Overview: Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger

I’m not even sure what I’m supposed to say here.  I’ve been taken on an emotional, territorial, regional, and spiritual ride all at once.  I’m actually not going to to wax too profuse here, because really, this book is one … Continue reading

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I warned you.

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From the inside today

    

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