Ann Patchett had Snoopy as an inspiration.
The notion of trolling in ancient Sanskrit
Unfortunately the proposed remedy doesn't work in the current incarnation of that form of "speech"
Where did they come from? (I had no idea that was the name for comicstrip swearing)
A major J.R.R. Tolkien exhibit runs from Jan 25th to May 12th at the Morgan Library and Museum in NYC.
It could be fun. $20 but free on Fridays from 7 to 9pm
Then again the country sees to transforming into Mordor
A map of places that only exist in myth and literature
a tip of the hat to Julia
A few women poets, including two Native Americans, showcased in The New York Times with readings and images.
Why not a residency in Switzerland where you're paid a stipend to work in neat little suspended houses? One would imagine this is very competitive.
ANTONIO Mark you this, Bassanio, The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart: O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
a tip of the hat to Brian for remembering.
The winners of this year's Quantum Shorts competition.
A forgotten black novelist. A fascinating piece in The New Yorker.
a tip of the hat to Sukie
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from the merchant of venice
ANTONIO Mark you this, Bassanio,
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
An evil soul producing holy witness
Is like a villain with a smiling cheek,
A goodly apple rotten at the heart:
O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
a tip of the hat to Brian for remembering.
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