The inside of Bob Dylan’s head is a wonderland to which we are granted fleeting glimpses. Listen to an album and witness a single thought rolling around in his mind and bounding outward in endless lyrical variations–now humorous, now grave, now personal, now universal. From the outside looking in, Another Side of Bob Dylan finds … Continue reading Thoughts on Another Side of Bob Dylan
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Lost Tea Time Is Not Found Again
I do not pretend to be a tea expert. More renowned, Englisher minds than mine have given specific guidelines for proper tea preparation and consumption. I drink tea like an American. An American who doesn’t let the English boss her around. An American who wants a moderate amount of caffeine, is nominally avoiding artificial sweeteners, … Continue reading Lost Tea Time Is Not Found Again
Limerick on Luther
During my first semester in college I learned my favorite fact about Martin Luther. His revolutionary revelations were facilitated by long hours enduring digestive issues. As a good Catholic and teenage smart ass, I couldn't help but pen the following limerick: Luther suffered severe constipation Causing him years of hellish frustration. In the hours he … Continue reading Limerick on Luther
Repent!
"All right," cried Allbee. "Now let me explain something to you. It's a Christian idea, but I don't see why you shouldn't be able to understand it. 'Repent!' That's John the Baptist coming out of the desert. Change yourself, that's what he's saying, and be another man. You must be and the reason for that … Continue reading Repent!
Queen Harvest’s Top Five (5) Albums of 2015
Since my groundbreaking Top Five of 2014 album chart last December, my loyal readers have been waiting all year to learn what were the hottest jams of Queen Harvest’s 2015. Let me tell you, this year did not disappoint. Every album was new to me, and some were even new to normal people. I laughed; … Continue reading Queen Harvest’s Top Five (5) Albums of 2015
Queen Harvest’s 2015 Reading Recap
Learning that a friend read over 200 books last year compelled me to reevaluate my reading habits. A voracious reader as a child, I had let various distractions take priority over my time, even though reading continued to bring me joy and satisfaction. I read maybe five books in 2014, and I found that unacceptable. … Continue reading Queen Harvest’s 2015 Reading Recap
In Preview: James Joyce’s Ulysses
My journey to Ulysses began with another classic of the modern canon: the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection. I listened to those two CDs ad nauseam, ceasing only when the 30th Anniversary Collection was released. Along with “King Tut” and “Monster Mash,” Allan Sherman’s “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah!” is one of the more well-known tracks. … Continue reading In Preview: James Joyce’s Ulysses
Night Vale Radio on Fear and Regret
Remember: Fear is consciousness plus life. Regret is an attempt to avoid what has already happened. Toast is bread held under direct heat until crisp. The present tense of regret is indecision, The future tense of fear is either comedy or tragedy, And the past tense of toast is toasted. -Episode 23, Eternal Scouts
In Review: Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
Here come a riddle. Here come a clue. If you were really smart, you'd know what to do. - Talking Heads '77 One lyric that typifies the style and charm of The Decemberists' songbook comes from "Calamity Song," in which a verse begins, Hetty Green, Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab (ya know what I mean?) … Continue reading In Review: Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
Queen Harvest’s Top Five (5) Albums of 2014
Twenty Fourteen (2014) was a lousy year for the music industry, but it was a great year for my music collection. Allow me to recap the year with my Top Five Albums of 2014. 5. Day and Age (The Killers, 2008). Favorite song: “Spaceman” I bought this album after years of listening to Hot Fuss … Continue reading Queen Harvest’s Top Five (5) Albums of 2014
Put It In Your Hat 