Friday
Brews You Can Use My apologies for the lack of posts this week. Marie and I are moving into my parents’ house. We have a lot to do in …
Month: January 2020
Tuesday
Like Camus’ hero Sisyphus, Salinger’s two novels look at nihilistic man, the man who has given up the possibility of finding a meaning—a response—from the universe’s wall of indifference. …
Monday
SHOW NOTES First Segment I’m working my way through Lawrence Cahoone’s 700-page anthology of postmodernism. He starts the book out by excerpting key passages from writers who helped frame …
Choose Wisely (a joke)
A joke
Friday
That scene was shot at Neir’s Tavern in Queens. It might be the oldest bar in New York City. It almost shut down, but thanks to some help from …
Thursday
Gay Thursday I discovered this evening that my backyard might be responsible for the stunning victories of the LGBT movement over the past 10 years. The Stryker Corporation out …
Wednesday
A few semi-noteworthy tweets from my surfing last night. The sad thing is, I found only three such semis in 20 minutes of scrolling through Twitter. Learn something new …
Tuesday
At the end of The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus meditates on the “absurd hero” Sisyphus, a character from Greek mythology. Sisyphus was a crafty man who repeatedly betrayed and …
Sunday/Monday: New Podcast Episode Released
Show Notes Today is the feast day of St. Macarius of Egypt. At least with the Eastern Orthodox. I don’t believe the RCC recognizes him as a saint. He …
Friday
BYCU Mid-January. Winter storm warnings afoot. What else is there to do but drink? Apparently, Anheuser-Busch agrees. For every inch of snow that falls, it’s offering $1 off select …
Thursday
When the full truth and weight of the absurd hits a person, the result can be dramatic. A person might stand against the wall and wail, like H.G. Wells’ …
Wednesday
Rambling Whew. The new-year blitz is over. Three closings in 12 days. For the non-lawyers out there: Closings are when a business or piece of real estate changes hands. …