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

Letters to My Son & Road Angels: author Kent Nerburn

She sat looking at me, keeping the pad turned to the page with the evidence on it. I didn't have a retort. I looked back at her with a 'So, go on' face. She did. "There is another contemporary author, Kent Nerburn, a theologian, and he points out the fact that no one wants to sit … Continue reading Letters to My Son & Road Angels: author Kent Nerburn

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

Tier Ranking Conversations

Good afternoon. Today - for fun, entertainment, and thought - I'm going to tier rank conversations. Because the art of conversation has gotten so confusing, with all the recent technological advances. In a continuation of my last blog post, In Conversation. I've broken up some of the styles and situations, and added a few more. In … Continue reading Tier Ranking Conversations

In Conversation

There are many types of conservations. I have my preferred ones; but they all have meaning. Value? That depends. Let's get into it. Types: Intimate, or between two people only Public, with an audience, known and unknown Private, within a small group or with one's self Situations and Styles: In a therapy session In a … Continue reading In Conversation

Cortez the Killer: smash or pass

Recently I saw a classical musician's reaction to Neil Young's Cortez the Killer. Water filled my eyes. The song has always been one of my all time favorites. Young broke it out on his 1975 album Zuma. It is about Cortez, Moetezuma II, war and peace. In the 16th Century! Seems relevant given the state of … Continue reading Cortez the Killer: smash or pass

Human Nature: Reboot

This is a repost from May 0f 2001, or 30 months ago. Because I think it's relevant now considering how war has busted out all over. Many people are shocked and can't believe humans could be so violent and cruel. Or I should say, other humans, because they themselves insist they never could behave in such a manner. … Continue reading Human Nature: Reboot