So grateful that @theauthorguy.bsky.social reminded me in our conversation of what a disservice Of Mice and Men is to Steinbeck‘s legacy (especially high schoolers). Rereading Tortilla Flat this summer was so fulfilling.

Here’s the best way to find it on Spotify (audio or video—and even BOTH!): bit.ly/DWNOL

Yes! THE Author Guy. Formerly of THE Ohio state (not THE® University, but the land itself.) It was so much fun. Even our people with ADHD watched it ALL THE WAY through.
, “The nuggets in there!"

Hey, I like what the Bulwark has to say. But only in regards to the level of maturity, sanity and thoughtfulness they have in arguing for ideas that I mostly disagree with.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is one of my favorite underrated films.

Morons and self-loathing fools. Doing moronic and self-loathing fool things. And the sheep stand by and hope the wolf hugs them.

Gene Hackman was a fascinating person. Contradictorily full of life yet a tortured loner. He was surprisingly funny but could also unleash his fury on directors and producers (and assistants and...) in the name of art. So much talent. So much range. An icon 21 years after retirement.