Sir, the worst way of being intimate, is by scribbling. –Dr. Johnson
Posted in Observations, Odds & Ends, Philosophy, religion on Nov 29th, 2007
While I was lathering up in the shower yesterday my thoughts drifted about lazily, a condition no doubt induced by the steamy warmth of the shower spray. Gradually my focus turned to a consideration of secret pleasures many of us enjoy but generally avoid mentioning. Why did such an ordinary activity as [...]
Posted in Observations on Nov 26th, 2007
Sunday evening’s sold out performance of Beautiful Star this early in its scheduled one month run is an indication that the popularity the play enjoyed last year is undiminished, and, a good omen for Triad Stage. My wife and I missed attending Beautiful Star last year and heard a number of comments endorsing the [...]
Posted in Observations on Nov 20th, 2007
Although drought has not eased its parching grip on pastures, farmlands, and fields, and has nearly desiccated lakes throughout most of North Carolina, fall color, an inscrutable artist, has stubbornly painted landscapes of glowing pastels that stimulate the imagination of travelers and ease the toil of their journey regardless of their destination. With the troubling [...]
Posted in Charitable Organizations, Food, Observations on Nov 16th, 2007
Although it had been a few years since my wife and I attended the annual Feast of Caring in Greensboro, it was immediately apparent to us that the fund raising event for the Greensboro Urban Ministry had lost none of its appeal to folks who wanted to support its continuing work in the community. My [...]
Posted in Observations, Technology on Nov 15th, 2007
For several days I have been pre-occupied with the Labyrinth that is Apache’s configuration file. I’d like to think that I am reasonably capable when it comes to reading comprehension; however, I openly confess that Apache’s technical documentation seems antithetical to offering instructional information for any save the most hardened veteran who has devoted his [...]
Scribbling
Sir, the worst way of being intimate, is by scribbling. –Dr. Johnson
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The Zero
A Novel
Jess Walter
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