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The Wings
Something hangs in back of me
I can't see it, can't move it.
I know it' black,
a hump on my back.
It's heavy. You
can't see it.
What's in it? Don't tell me
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From 10 Rules of Writing
On my Fb page I posted an article entitled 10 Rules of Writing in which many famous authors give their advice on what to do/avoid when entering the writing life.
This was one of Neil Gaiman's:
The main rule of writing is that if you do it with enough assurance and confidence, you're allowed to do whatever you like.He also says that this applies ( Read more... ) -
Logical Fallacies Inherent in Political Discussion
Recently watched a video on the situation in Haiti, just to update my facts. Apparently, I got a biased presentation of the problem. The video started out fine, simply stating facts about poverty in Haiti. Among these facts the authors of the video thought it appropriate to also mention that 75 percent of Haitians practice voodoo. This is a ( Read more... ) -
"The Cup of Trembling": the Branford Marsalis Quartet in KC's Historic Jazz District
The neighborhood at 18th and Vine welcomes you with the syncopated rhythm of our uniquely American music. This music floods out of bars and cafes and museums as well as out of concert halls. It floats over the ugly cracks in the unimpressive brick storefronts and covers them like candlelight covers the imperfections in a woman's cheek. It welcomes ( Read more... ) -
On this occasion of my birthday...
Universe is 14 billion years old.
Seems silly to celebrate one fucking year.
Be like having a fucking parade every time I take a piss.
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"I'll Have Her, But I'll Not Keep Her Long"
Sadly, I just found that I missed this year's Heart of America production of Shakespeare's Richard III, one of my favorites. And so affordable (unless Steve Lothen hits you up for cash at the gate)! Happily, while remembering productions of Richard III that I have loved, I recalled Al Pacino in Looking for Richard. Found that both he and Anthony ( Read more... ) -
George R.R. Martin is Not Your Bitch
Really enjoyed this post on Neil Gaiman's blog about impatient fans who complain that they catch their favorite author doing something besides writing.
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