The Pinnacle of Unpersoning In a time of unpersoning and a culture of cancelation it may serve us well to review (or study for the first time) a bit of history. There is one individual from the last century that is worth a closer look if you are interested in the concept of canceling somebody.... Continue Reading →
When defining what is literature (art) which is more important: technical characteristics aesthetic considerations
This was a dark time for those of us of a certain age.
Some Scribbles Concerning “Us and Them”
Power, Pronouns, and Persuasion It’s a cool afternoon out here in East Tennessee, and I find myself enjoying a shot in the dark and listening to The Dark Side of the Moon. Pink Floyd’s “Us and Them” is a sincere and understated piece concerning war. One of the aspects of the song that always resonates... Continue Reading →
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A few fun selections for St. Patrick's Day: Leprechaun with Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, and Mark Holton "I'll Tell Me Ma" by Van Morrison and The Chieftans "Paging St. Patrick" by Dorothy Parker
Getting Over is Not Getting By
When Using Others is Second Nature Hard times often call for tough decisions, but the decision to use another person is not getting by, it’s getting over. James Joyce’s short story “Two Gallants” presents the reader with two individuals who use others for their personal gain. The characters of Lenehan and Corley appear to move... Continue Reading →
On Art
"The object of the artist is the creation of the beautiful. What is beautiful is another question." -James Joyce-
The Grind of Getting By
And the Dream of Getting Ahead "What is your blood and sweat worth?" This is the question Bill Tully, an aging boxer, asks his manager in Fat City. John Huston’s 1972 movie tackles the topic of what it means and what it takes to get by. The movie's characters struggle with the everydayness of work,... Continue Reading →
Historical Value vs. Artistic Worth?
How many hours have you spent wandering the aisles of used book stores?
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