Paul Berman rips apart The Motorcycle Diaries, the cult of Che and so-called “American intellectuals” in a blistering article on Slate. The Cult of Che Don’t applaud The Motorcycle Diaries. By Paul Berman The cult of Ernesto Che Guevara is an episode in the moral callousness of our time. Che was a totalitarian. He achieved
Using the Internet as a Media-Distribution Channel
Me, on a panel, talking about blogs and other stuff Sure, why not! Digital Dissemination Using the internet as a media-distribution channel Moderator: Troy Johnson, AALBC.com Can you make an impact in the arts or on the political landscape while skirting the traditional avenues of physical print publications? Many are doing just that with websites
Breakfast of Champions, Running with Scissors
Days like this, I want to be at home, relaxing in bed with a good book. I’m currently reading Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast of Champions, one of the most subversively whacked-out books I’ve ever come across. In the midst of seemingly random observations he unexpectedly drops cynical nuggets of truth: Viet Nam was a country where
Friend Test
It makes sense that, unless you really know me, you’d assume I was born in the Bronx. It was one of many trick questions on my Friendtest and the one most people missed. The correct answers were: 1. What borough was I born in? Manhattan (10 points) In fact, I was born in Manhattan, at
Hey, Dick! I’ve joined the new economy on eBay! You Get So Alone Sometimes That it Just Makes Sense, by Charles Bukowski. (Black Sparrow Press, Santa Rosa. 1986.) No. #321 of 400 limited edition. Signed with small illustration by author. A Very Fine hardcover copy in an acetate dust jacket. Minor dent in lower right
While Batman, and I guess Moon Knight, would be the most obvious alter egos, neither was a Legionnaire… You’re Brin Londo, Timber Wolf! Which Legionnaire are you? brought to you by Quizilla It’s been years since I’ve read a Legion book so I’m not sure how on the mark this is, but the description works
Adios, Nueva York
CITY LIMITS’ September/October 2004 issue has a timely article, Adios, Nueva York, about the Puerto Rican exodus from New York City during the last decade. According to the 2000 census, NYC lost 10% of its Puerto Rican population between 1990-2000! While many left for the island, a significant number have headed to surprising destinations like
Comic Book Wednesday is like an oasis in the middle of the drudgery that is Monday-Friday. Picked up more than I expected to this week, including bags, and am nearly halfway to another Midtown Comics rebate! As it is, I need to pick up another longbox as the collection is nearing 1,000 comics. Damn Omar
Let’s see how closely you actually read this journal, and how well you know me! http://glecharles.friendtest.com [EDIT – 11:58am: Who’s cheating? Someone’s spent the last hour on this journal going through 29 pages and counting, presumably trying to get a 100 on the quiz. Either that or it’s my boss and I’ve been busted! Uh-oh…]
Bad connection? Crossed signals? A sign from the trickster himself? Hello Guy, Here is your Free Daily Horoscope Service for Sept 21. It is time for you to start using your voice for more than just speaking, Guy. You have a beautiful speaking and singing voice, yet you don’t use it to its full capacity.