Art vs. Life and Death, Again
Sean MurphyWe were saying? Wow, look at the New York Times, today, on the complicated legacy of Roberto Bolano, here. Money quote(s): Few writers are more acclaimed right now than the…
Art vs. Life and Death, cont’d
Marjorie has some typically insightful observations on her blog, here. Sean blames critics and the academy for perpetuating this queer line of thinking. I agree that such folks shoulder their…
Art vs. Life and Death
Subj: art Date: 11/28/98 12:55:40 PM Eastern Standard Time From: BULLMURPH To: BULLMURPH Question: If artists are inherently not normal, but the goal of analysis is more or less to…
It is difficult to get the news from poems…
Unemployment could top 10 percent The United States lost 2.6 million jobs last year, the most in any single year since World War II. Manufacturing is at a 28-year…
Open Letter to all my friends who felt Obama’s inauguration speech was lacking
OK, bust out the Kool-Aid... Here is my take on Obama's speech: I actually think the toned down, somewhat somber address confirms what has been on display for quite a…
Welcome to the post-Bush era
Faith based, anti-intellectual fear of scientific rigor and informed debate are out; reflection and results-oriented dialogue are in! Or, as Sun Ra would say, Welcome to Brainville! (Uh oh. Looks like…
Amen!
The highlight, for me, from a day full of them. This would not--could not--ever happen at a Republican inauguration. And that is welcome change we can all believe in. Amen.
Today is the day!
Change is in the air, baby. Even my dog is getting in on the act. As always, whether it's to cheer or chasten, Mingus is the man for the job.…
Epitaph for The Decider: Another Angle on the Bush Years
One more day. Yes we did, yes we will, et cetera. It happened, and it’s happening (Obama is in, Bush is out), so I’ve felt less compelled to absorb every…
The Internet meets Heavy Metal: Everyone wins!
link for full-size chart here There's only one possible response to brilliance of this magnitude: