Archive for February, 2008
I’ve always loved the fiddle, and I really don’t know why. I must have inherited the interest from my dad when I was a kid. I suppose I got off easy, as I very well could have picked up his passion for fanny packs and Roger Whittaker. I also love Primus, claymation, and all things [ READ MORE ]
My entry for the Whispers Short Fiction Contest has been posted. The contest called for a 250 word maximum entry inspired by this photo. Here’s mine: Closure I cradle the urn in my arms, like one would a blanket-wrapped newborn, the icy metal burning against my bare hands. A yellow field of grass surrounds me, shuddering in [ READ MORE ]
I forgot to keep updating my 2007 reading list, but I’ve decided to give it another go this year. It’s nice to look back on what you’ve been reading. I’m unfortunately still recovering from a reading drought, but I’m slowly getting back on track. This has been a very slow start to the year, but [ READ MORE ]
Every few years I stumble upon this, and I’m always glad I did, as it’s one of my favourite short stories. It’s by Terry Bisson, and he seems okay with people posting it, so here it is in its entirety for RSS ease. There’s also a short video that was made of this story floating [ READ MORE ]
Looks like it has a lot of potential, as long as Indiana doesn’t suddenly become Spider-man. [ READ MORE ]
This about sums up my thoughts on the subject. Bill Bailey’s fantastic. And for the less jaded out there, here’s ‘Love Letter’ from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, from their And No More Shall We Part album. Nick Cave appeals to my over-dramatic side. He’s a really creative writer, and his songs are usually fairly intense [ READ MORE ]
The street was empty, void of cars and people and life. The thin mist in the air parted ever so gently as I walked through, closing in again behind me as if blocking my return. That’s when I saw her. A woman, strangely bright amidst the surrounding darkness, almost blinding, staring into me with eyes that [ READ MORE ]