I’m extremely pleased to announce that Gerard Van der Leun’s poetry book, Into the Smoke of the World and other poems, is ready for purchase. Poetry was very dear to Gerard’s heart, and this beautiful book features almost all of … Continue reading →
I’m happy to report that I finally found a printer that can put out a version with which I’m satisfied, and I gave them the go-ahead. I originally thought the book would be available around Thanksgiving time, but that obviously … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →It was always clear that at least some of Nick Funetes’ traffic has been the result of bots. The only question is how much. Lately I have become more and more suspicious that the answer is “an enormous amount.” But … Continue reading →
It’s a saying that’s probably as old as the internet: But sometimes it’s possible to tell. And X has just made it a lot easier by rolling out a feature – first temporary but which supposedly will become permanent – … Continue reading →
For many years I’ve made it a practice to read a lot of comments all over the blogosphere and in the MSM. I’ve noticed in recent years a growth in comments from – for want of a better word – … Continue reading →
Greetings from Idaho! I’m bored to tears at work so I decided to browse your website on my iphone during lunch break. Who knew a spambot could get bored, much less to tears. Then again, if you really think about … Continue reading →
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been seven-plus years since I put up my present neo-apple photo. That makes it outdated, although I like to think I haven’t changed that much (although the apple has; but that can be replaced). … Continue reading →
Commenter “Rufus T. Firefly” writes, in contemplation of the fact that James Lileks and his wife are separating after decades of marriage: I think this fascinates me because he is being so very open and public about something that all … Continue reading →
Ah yes, here we go again. It’s been awhile since I’ve asked for donations. In the meantime, many readers have donated anyway, and I thank you all profusely. Some of you even have a setup whereby you make a monthly … Continue reading →
One example, which is now in the trash: Is your name Neo as in Neo Nazi. I wouldn’t be shocked anymore. Anyhow, Tyler was a far right maga. I await the next Nuremberg Trials. Trump and His admin will judged. … Continue reading →
For all of you who tried to visit this site past about 10 AM today, you probably were met with an assortment of messages indicting the blog had gone down. That happens now and then, unfortunately, but this was different. … Continue reading →