Howdy, y’all. Today is the 28th day of July — at least here in Texas, USA, Earth — and thus it’s National Chili Dog Day AND National Milk Chocolate Day, and the only way it could get any better is if the Gazette’s small army of interns would rush out and bring me back a… Continue reading Random Thursday
Category: Books & Writing…
Magic Keyboard: Life Changing?
I had a birthday about a month ago — we won’t dwell on which one — and my lovely and loving bride gave* me a new 5th generation iPad Air and a Magic Keyboard. Besides having a pretty dumb name, the Magic Keyboard also has a confusing one, because there are multiple varieties of Magic… Continue reading Magic Keyboard: Life Changing?
Random Thursday: The Drought Edition
Well, hello there…don’t you look mahvelous! It’s an indisputable fact that Gazette readers are above average in both intelligence and pulchritude. But, please…try to be humble about it when in the midst of your less well-endowed acquaintances. Today is National Devil’s Food Cake Day, which would normally be a cause for celebration, except that it’s… Continue reading Random Thursday: The Drought Edition
Random Thursday: The “Words Are Fun” Edition
There once was a girl from a drag stripWhose ragtop was loathe to upshiftBut her bench seat was mind-bendingAnd her lap belt anti-stickingSo her capri pants were prone to a downtick. I suppose you’ve guessed that today is National Limerick Day. And I’m quite confident that my original composition will never make the limerick hall… Continue reading Random Thursday: The “Words Are Fun” Edition
Random Thursday: Remembrances of Futures Past
Howdy, y’all. I see that it’s been awhile since there was anything new on this blog-like thing, and you can either thank me or accept my apology, depending on your perspective. Anyway, today is National Great Poetry Reading Day, and in recognition of this hallowed event, I present the following in honor of Joyce Kilmer,… Continue reading Random Thursday: Remembrances of Futures Past
The Key to Good Writing
It’s not Bulwer-Lytton, but, then, what is?
Book Review: “The Detonators”
“The Detonators” is a well-researched and deftly-told account of a time in US history that many people probably don’t know very well.
New Glove Box Stories
Three new short stories that will make you grateful for the blogosphere.
Intriguing “Blindness”
This post makes me want to read this book. Have any of you read it? Technorati tag: Jose Saramago
Book Review: “The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo”
“The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo” is Peter Orner’s first novel. It’s set in an exotic location but tells a universal story. And it’s got an unusual format that will make bloggers feel right at home.