MISTER FADED GLORY
I'd call this blog a "Critique of Life," except that sounds way too pretentious.
Watch for my first novel, These Monks, a comedy about friendship, frustration, and Des Moines, available later this year.
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Monthly Archives: August 2005
Scapegoat
Have I said this before? I am embattled Chicago Cubs centerfielder Corey Patterson‘s biggest fan. I do not make excuses for his failures this season and last — namely, a struggle to adjust his swing and penchant to strike out. … Continue reading
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Redemption Song.
I agree, golf isn’t necessarily a sport. It’s tedious to watch, can be aggravating to play, and I would prefer it classified along the same lines as billiards, darts, and bowling — a game, rather than an athletic contest. However, … Continue reading
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Quick response.
You’ll be disappointed when you find out there really is no correct answer to yesterday’s burning quick question. Most of you, quite logically (and I realize logically is a loaded word within this network of philosophers — please, take it … Continue reading
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Quick question …
Please respond in the comments below after reading. First impulse, please. A man and a woman are married for 10 years, whereupon the husband suddenly dies. At his funeral, the widow meets another man, talks to him, and deeply enjoys … Continue reading
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Book review: Killing Yourself to Live
Well, it’s me again. I’m probably a terrible book reviewer, because I tend to fall in love (or hate) with a book during the first 50 pages of my reading. John Grisham would actually love this, it doesn’t require him … Continue reading
Posted in Hail, Hail, Reading
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Back in the flow
Just a few, random events to tie up over the weekend. I know, I know, too often I begin an entry promising random points-of-view, but rather delve into the mysteries of the Chicago Cubs. Well, here goes. The Cubs are … Continue reading
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