By Pixie I must preface this by saying, since the show Girls debuted on HBO, I have watched it, often confused myself, as to why I was watching it, but even more so, why I liked watching it. If my oldest friend was asked to compile a list of shows he’d expect me to like,… Continue reading Book Review: Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
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Aww…I Read a Book!
A Facebook friend posted a link on my page – Atheists Feel Awe, Too. It’s a familiar notion. When Diane Nyad swam to Cuba and subsequently ended up on Oprah, the atheist world was set afire when Winfrey declared atheists did not feel “awe” or “wonder.” Now, as an atheist myself, I wondered what… Continue reading Aww…I Read a Book!
Book Review: Alex Skolnick’s Geek to Guitar Hero
Alex Skolnick, the talented lead guitarist of thrash metal band Testament and jazz band The Alex Skolnick Trio recently wrote an autobiography Geek to Guitar Hero. He begins with his childhood where he talks about his challenging upbringing in an academic family, his rise to fame with Testament, and his independent journey towards becoming an… Continue reading Book Review: Alex Skolnick’s Geek to Guitar Hero
The Cape of Death
A short piece from an upcoming collection tentatively titled Violas and Violets. The phenomenon weeps in the city by the water. A veil; a blackness overtakes them all. Shadows blotch the streets, every window is eclipsed. Every face drapes in the burden. Every single skin withers in the last moments of this detrimental living.… Continue reading The Cape of Death
Interview with Craig Lewis, Author of Better Days – A Mental Health Recovery Workbook
I’d like to start off by saying I really respect what you’re doing – openly talking about punk rock (and, I’m going out on a limb and saying alternative culture, in general) and mental health help and recovery. I know that I had some horrible experiences seeking help for panic attacks and other issues, and… Continue reading Interview with Craig Lewis, Author of Better Days – A Mental Health Recovery Workbook
I Like Them Hard and Old (It’s A Book Rant, Stupid!)
So, I’m officially playing the part of a Victorian housewife here, reviewing a set of books that came out at least 140 years ago. I’m also going to play the part of a tunic-wearing Ancient Greek politician, reviewing books that came out when the world was run by inanimate objects personified by other tunic-wearing individuals…with… Continue reading I Like Them Hard and Old (It’s A Book Rant, Stupid!)
Cool Drinks and Cheap Reads at the Friends Book Shop
What’s just as good as reading a library book for free? Buying a new book for two dollars and not having to return it. But where can you get new or almost-new books for just two bucks? The Friends Book Shop at the Ferguson Library! There are two locations: one at the Ferguson’s Main… Continue reading Cool Drinks and Cheap Reads at the Friends Book Shop