Category Archives: Miscellania

Do not miss this essay on Bob Woodward and the writing of Wired. It’s an extremely important piece of writing and analysis, and quite damning. It made me think of Didion’s essay on Woodward, although it’s even more critical of … Continue reading →

– To say that I am excited to read this book would be the understatement of the year. I could barely make it through the review I got so excited. – Speaking of that book, and its topic, I am … Continue reading →

Offline reading has to do with – Elvis – depression – PTSD – war In other words. The usual. But here are some things I’ve been reading over the past week. – My friend Jayne is so talented, and she’s … Continue reading →

– I finished Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel, and it is just as good as everyone has said, even better, and I could not put it down. What a last line! Goosebumps. Now onto the sequel! Off with her head! … Continue reading →

Riveting piece called Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie. Not to be missed. Probably not what you think either, although the nightmare aspect of it is also real. I mentioned the scene at the … Continue reading →

– “I Just Can’t Believe It’s Me” A fascinating post from the indispensable The Mystery Train blog. Just follow the links. It has to do with Elvis, naturally, but Troy linked to an article, a profile of Elvis, that I … Continue reading →