The Artsaypunk

Lately, I’ve been in an awkward position, and not in any sexual way… not this time.  No, I find myself feeling shame, actual shame, based on what I’m reading.  Personally, I think it’s uncalled for, not to mention untoward.  However, toward or not, I still catch myself shifting my book into skewed reading positions that [...]

A tip of the goofy fishing hat to Hunter S. Thompson, may he rest in peace. I personally hope it’s a good trip, not a bad one.

Umberto Eco makes me feel dumb. In fact, I feel like drafting a letter: Dear Mr. Eco (eco.. eco… eco…), I find your ideas compelling; however, there’s no need to write like that. Sincerely, David J. Ford

This has been bugging me for a while, but I keep hearing about this book all the time, so I figure it’s still valid. And yes, you’re all going to say, “But Dave, you’re just jealous of Dan Brown’s fabulous success, because you in your twenty-seventh year have yet to publish so much as a [...]