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 →
Reels, Records, & Reads
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?
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
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