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The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman Subtitled “A Book”, this latest installment from Chuck Klosterman is a periodic account of the 1990s with a particular focus on the cultural relevance of the historical events of the decade. He examines the significant elements of the time and illustrates how they were perceived in real time, rather than... Continue Reading →
Throughout my life, I’ve allowed fear to cheat me of opportunities more times than I could count. I’ve repeatedly failed to maximize circumstances because I assumed everyone else knew what they were doing in situations where I had no clue. I was embarrassed to admit my ignorance or to appear naive. I was afraid to... Continue Reading →
Women by Charles Bukowski“Women” is novel by Charles Bukowski that follows the life of his alter-ego character, Henry Chinaski. Chinaski’s life largely mirrors Bukowski’s own. He’s an alcoholic writer who survives through on deadend jobs, however, his luck begins to change in “Women” as he starts to enjoy some moderate success as a writer and... Continue Reading →
“Dinner was great, except for…” “Our trip was amazing, but I wish…” “He’s a good guy, however, he tends to…” We all do it. We can’t help it. We nitpick. No matter the person, place, thing, or experience, we find some way it could have been better. To some degree it’s harmless and sometimes even... Continue Reading →
On Writing by Steven KingSubtitled, “A Memoir of the Craft”, this book is Steven King’s autobiographical reflection on his life as a writer and his approach to the art. The book appeals to anyone as it offers a glimpse into King’s life as he grew to become the writer we all know today. He details... Continue Reading →
“You just really have to want to kill people,” he said with a smile. And, there it was. A truth I’d be avoiding for a long time. The words hummed in my head like a tuning fork as their meaning became crystal clear. I was 26 years old when I joined a Men's League baseball... Continue Reading →
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