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 2006
Foreboding: The Colts Preview
Normally the NFL sneaks up on me, because I’m focused on baseball and can’t handle the hype machine without games. This season, however, I’ve been counting down. Giddy, indeed. However, not sure if it’s excitement — or sheer nerves. I … Continue reading
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If You Must … my trip to KDC Park
Welcome back, you enthusiastically greet Mister Faded Glory. Yes, it’s good to be back, he lies. But nonetheless, the pilgrimage to Seattle was all things — fun, illuminating, relaxing, and refreshing. Instantly, the Emerald City (or Queen City, depending on … Continue reading
HAVE I RUN TOO FAR TO GET HOME? . . . GRUNGEDOWN NO. 1
Obviously, today’s Grungedown is significant not only just for capping off the most inane and meaningless drawn-out narcissistic countdown in history. Rather, in addition the crown also is another feather in the cap of the greatest, most precisely “grunge” band … Continue reading
Grungedown No. 2: From the mouths of decadents . . .
Can you believe it? It’s just one week until Mr. Faded Glory makes the pilgrimage to Seattle, Washington. One week! Sadly, that’s not a segue. Right now those pesky Barenaked Ladies are running through your mind, but campy song classic … Continue reading
Grungedown No. 3 – You Knew It Was Coming
No. 3. Pearl Jam, Porch. Absolutely and unequivocally Pearl Jam‘s greatest song. In fact, what more can I actually write about this, except to include it as the No. 3 Grunge Rock song of all time. As a personal favor … Continue reading