On modern escapism share 20 days ago by Art In all honesty, there are but a few works of art that modern people interested in understanding their own lives should at least have a perpetual glance at. And no - I’m not talking about any self-help books or DYI-checklists. That stuff is for chumps (chimps?). You will not be able to understand vit ... Ours is the fury - oursisthefury.com | The Sheltering Sky share 30 days ago by Laudizen King The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles My review rating: 5 of 5 stars Paul Bowles was a writer, composer, traveler, translator, icon, historical figure, friend and destination to many around the world. I had just finished reading “The Sheltering Sky” several years ago, and my paperback showed many turned ... lowtide - laudizen.blogspot.com | Tree of Smoke share 43 days ago by Bob W. Caffeinated and jittery, I’ve been on a ragged Denis Johnson high the last couple of months reading Tree of Smoke, his 2007 National Book Award-winning Vietnam War novel. There were moments early on when I wasn’t always convinced that it was the book I wanted it to be, having thoroughly enjoyed the ... Coffee Spew - coffeespew.wordpress.com | |