Cocktails of Ice and Water

Posted by on August 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

My intractable nostalgia has recently put me on a Dashell Hammett kick. Finished "The Maltese Falcon," and moving on to "The Thin Man."

Animals – by Frank O’Hara Have you forgotten what we were like then when we were still first rate and the day came fat with an apple in its mouth it’s no use worrying about Time but we did have a few tricks up our sleeves and turned some sharp corners the whole pasture looked [...]

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Why do we have to look like this?

Posted by on July 16, 2012 · 5 Comments 

"Now the questions that come to mind. Where is this place and when is it, what kind of world where ugliness is the norm and beauty the deviation from that norm? The answer is, it doesn't make a difference. Because the old saying is true. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, in this year or a hundred years hence, on this planet or wherever there is human life, perhaps out among the stars. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Lesson to be learned - in the Twilight Zone."

“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.” -Henry David Thoreau, 1854 Trying to pick a favorite Twilight Zone episode is a bit like trying to pick your favorite flavor of ice cream – impossible, but an enjoyable excuse to go back and revisit all of the contenders. [...]

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The Joy of Whimsy

Posted by on July 5, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Quidam - Father

My friend Genevieve recently asked me what brings me joy – as distinct from pleasure. I was startled at how hard that question was to answer. Try asking it of yourself. Tough, right? Or at least it’s harder than it ought to be. I feel like the answer should roll right off your tongue – [...]

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