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?
When You Don’t Know If You Were Perfectly Fine
Dorothy Parker on Drinking, Desire, and Lost Nights Drinking a little too much alcohol at one time has been known to induce a bit of amnesia. Those of us who have been known to drink a bit too much on occasion can attest to this. Those of you who haven't made this mistake please trust... Continue Reading →
On Reading
"We read to know we are not alone." -C.S. Lewis-
Relationships Gone Wrong: The Mix Tape
Happily Ever After??? Valentine's Day, that day of romance and relatiosnhips has past. Here is a collection of relationship songs with a not so happily ever after. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OKvL2iretD0tBV5Mzt9YB?si=S4U6MZX5TMy5bnS-aFkhYw
The Imporatnce of the Mix Tape
As we grow older we may become a little sentimental, nostalgic, and/or out of touch. But there is a certain age when we realize that the more things change the more they remain the same. An example of this is the Mix Tape aka the Playlist. The playlist/mix tape, whether digital or analog, is an... Continue Reading →
There is a visceral joy connected to a print newspaper. The feel of turning the pages, ink rubbing off on your fingers, and carrying it folded under your arm while sipping a cup of coffee.
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