Sooooo… I was out of town a lot this last week, and I have a cold, and my ebola has been acting up, and I have anterograde amnesia, and a whole slew of other excuses, but I forgot to update the poll for this week’s finalists in “What amusementpark-based-on-real-life would you most like to see?” […]
April 27, 2012
Ladies And Gentlemen, Books Are Good And Smart And Neat.
Each year the library here does one of those programs where they try to get the entire community reading the same novel, then have a series of discussions, and presentations and such, then bring the author to town. This year, they’ve chosen Amor Towles’ Rules Of Civility. They have also chosen to have me do […]
April 26, 2012
Please Hire Me To Be A Supreme Court Justice
The Supreme Court seems to be having some trouble lately. Justices not showing up for work, having inadequate experience, sitting there silently for 6-year spans of time (that would be Thomas). Maybe they need some new blood. Someone to shake things up. Someone who would bring a new approach to law. Someone like me. Why […]
April 24, 2012
A Brief History of Kidneybean
Getting everyone up to speed, from yesterday’s big news (for me)… One night, we’re watching a movie. A preview comes on for Big Miracle, a Drew Barrymore movie about whales. It looks… not great. My wife turns to me and says, “That looks good,” and then bursts into tears. Sobbing. Then she starts laughing, because […]
April 23, 2012
This Means, Of Course, That He Or She Will Win Every Contest I Have.
Here at The Byronic Man, we believe in doing things the old-fashioned way. Earning our bones, so to speak. So, sure, I’d love to expand my readership at a fast-pace, but I’m more concerned with quality readers – readers I care about and cultivate. And so I’m very, very, very excited to let you know […]
April 22, 2012
This Is Just For You To Say…
The other day I did a post based off of William Carlos Williams’ poem “This Is Just To Say.” I offered a couple parody versions, and we all had a good laugh, and shared and grew closer. Remember? The thing is, these parody versions are fun and I think everyone should join in. Don’t worry […]
April 21, 2012
You Must Be This Creative To Go On This Ride
Well, one thing is clear – there are a lot of theme parks options out there that people aren’t taking advantage of. People without the imagination and vision of The Byronic Fans. (Side note: Whadya think… “Byronic Fans”… catchy? Stupid? Demeaning? I’m tired of writing “Readers of The Byronic Man,” and this is shorter. Also […]
April 19, 2012
Hey, K8edid, Let’s Play 20 Questions!
Today’s 20 Questions interview is with the incomparable K8edid. Her site is an amalgam of humor, poetry and recipes that give you a pretty comprehensive sense of her, for being someone you’ve never met – which is pretty impressive for a blog. She claims to be a “closet writer,” but don’t you believe it. She’s […]
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April 27, 2012
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