Archive for November, 2009
Muddling By
It is two-thirty-four in the ante merideim and I’ve just returned from a cold, wet slog around the neighborhood. Often these walks are recuperative but not now. My skin feels as if its been dipped in oil and my brain congeals in the ancient fat of a thousand cheap hamburger shops. The hours drip treacly ...Read more.
Palin Still A Turkey This Thanksgiving
Alternate title, “Palinistas Still Gobble Up The Stupid”. You might remember just over a year ago that I made mention of the infamous Sarah Palin interview where she blathers on oblivious to the fact that several turkeys are being bled to death behind her. Sarah Palin, the turkey killah from Wasilla, I think she was ...Read more.
Please Excuse Brian For His Absence
This will be a brief and well intentioned update. I apologize for my absence. As always, it’s things beyond my control, comprehension, and yen. You understand, of course. *mwah* I am currently thrusting my way through Corked, a memoir by CBC radio producer and all around delovely lady, Kathryn Borel, Jr. Titled by someone at ...Read more.
C’est Tout Bon
Disregard any ill will that might have dripped on the screen from my previous post. I contacted the author, Daniel Somercrof, and asked how he came up with the title for his book. I mentioned, of course, this place. In his response, he says: The title refers to alcohol dependence; the novel’s main character, a ...Read more.
The Bourbon Asylum: It’s A Mystery
I think I’ve been robbed. Or rather, I think I’ve been violated. How does one explain the weird sensation upon learning that “The Bourbon Asylum”, a name you created and pretty much own outright, has been snagged by some insensitive French person for the title of his mystery book? I’ve had this domain for almost ...Read more.
The Late, Great Ballantine
This past Tuesday, we lost legendary comedic magician Carl Ballantine. Though his name may not ring a bell, he helped influence the likes of Steve Martin, David Copperfield and many other magicians & comedians. His daughter, Saratoga, recounts the final hours of the comedian’s life and I think it is an excellent read. Below is ...Read more.
Some Like It Cold
Prior to 1962, men would do anything to be on top of Marilyn Monroe. These days? Mmmmm… not so much.
