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The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy, NYRB Classics

Posted on August 18, 2016 by ubu507

Recently a woman named Tracy Tynan published a memoir (which — full disclosure — I haven’t read), that seems to center, like so many these days, on how awful mommy and daddy were. Her father was that once famous enfant … Continue reading →

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Body

Posted on August 17, 2016 by ubu507

…nudity was never a straightforward proposition, but rather an opportunity for denial, deferral, displacement and deception. — Michael D. Garval, Cleo de Merode and the Rise of Modern Celebrity Culture

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Shadow Chairs

Posted on August 15, 2016 by ubu507
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Helian

Posted on August 14, 2016 by ubu507

In the solitary hours of the spirit It is beautiful to walk in the sun Along the yellow walls of summer. – Georg Trakl

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Lady in Red

Posted on August 12, 2016 by ubu507
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Book of the month from the Great Lakes Center for Literocity!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by ubu507
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A CAT AND A WILL

Posted on August 10, 2016 by ubu507

A rich old man dies, His will specifies that his heirs are to retain his faithful caretaker. The caretaker comes to Perry Mason’s office several days later and asks the lawyer to represent his cat. A lawyer defending a cat! … Continue reading →

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The Dawning Moon of the Mind: Unlocking the Pyramid Texts by Susan Brind Morrow

Posted on August 9, 2016 by ubu507

The “Pyramid Texts” are a group of hieroglyphics that were inscribed on the insides of the Old Kingdom pyramids at Saqqara 4,000 years ago, and, as such, some of the oldest writings that we are aware of. Intended only for … Continue reading →

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10

Posted on August 8, 2016 by ubu507
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A Small Deviation From Calculated Expectations

Posted on August 6, 2016 by ubu507

“As we have said multiple times, it could have been anything, including nothing.” — Maria Spiropulu

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