Category: Reading
The Infinite Jest: Now More Than Ever
Back in 2013, I think it was, I joined an online reading group to read Infinite Jest. David Foster Wallace's 1996 novel that blew the minds of readers and critics alike. It's still doing that! The Infinite Jest is now more than ever. Because I've been seeing YouTube videos from many BookTubers claiming the novel is … Continue reading The Infinite Jest: Now More Than Ever
I am a Bad Consumer
I am a bad consumer. This became apparent to me because of my recent move, which required several interactions with businesses, companies, corporations, and banks. However, being a bad consumer does have its upside. That is that I don't accumulate debt. Therefore, I have a good credit score--better than 70% of my fellow Americans, I … Continue reading I am a Bad Consumer
The Author’s Cafe on Spotify is Fantastic
The Author's Cafe is a playlist on Spotify. I just made it. The Author's Cafe Playlist on Spotify is fantastic! Specifically, it is songs referenced in the books I write. I am The Author and this is my cafe. Sometime around 2012 I tuned into streaming music via Spotify. Furthermore, I began to make playlists to mark … Continue reading The Author’s Cafe on Spotify is Fantastic
Greek Mythology Dressed as Monster Porn
Tales of a Spiritual Sun (2023), a book by practicing Psychologist Dr. Paul Kiritsis, is Greek mythology dressed as Monster Porn. The book is a series of short stories based on ancient Greek myths. The tales are reimagined by Dr. Paul Kiritsis, PsyD in a modern, twisted, psychosexual manner. Let's get into it. Greek Mythology … Continue reading Greek Mythology Dressed as Monster Porn
Understanding is the cure for Election depression
Understanding is the cure for Election depression. Oh yeah. Moreover, it can be yours by the New Year! Let's get into it. The Problem is, I understand, that many people are suffering after the recent election 0f 2024. Because, I think, of the consequences of ICOG. ICOG is an acronym (I came up with this) … Continue reading Understanding is the cure for Election depression
The BASEBALL 100: a review
The BASEBALL 100 is a book by Joe Posnanski, my brother's favorite baseball writer. Brother Jack gifted me the book last Christmas. I just finished it and will say this: The Baseball 100 might have to move into my top five books' list. Of all time! Because it checks all the boxes of what makes a book … Continue reading The BASEBALL 100: a review
Blogger Interview With Mark Jabbour: May 20, 2024
Today, I wanted to share my Blogger Interview with Mark Jabbour. I know him through blogging and we have been visiting one another’s site for quite a… Blogger Interview With Mark Jabbour We recorded this six weeks ago. A lot has happened since. Nevertheless, we had fun. Pooj and I have a conversation about the … Continue reading Blogger Interview With Mark Jabbour: May 20, 2024
Election 2016: Book Review
Election 2016: The Great Divide, The Great Debate by Mark Jabbour Xlibris book review by Mihir Shah "Clinton is wrong in that regard. It doesn’t take a village to raise a child; it takes a man, a father (with help, of course)." On the surface, what appears to be a text delving into the perfect … Continue reading Election 2016: Book Review
Winter Dreams
This is the time for Winter Dreams. Okay, maybe they are phantasies; but I do think they began as dreams during the night, in the deep recesses of my mind. I was burrowed under the blankets of my bed. Warm. There were three. Let's get into it. Dream One I walk away. Out the door … Continue reading Winter Dreams