Literature

Jan 25 2008

McSweeney’s Lists by David Goligorsky
Associative Thought, Language, Literature
McSweeney's - an indie publishing house - has a list of great lists. While you're browsing, consider buying some of their stuff to help dig them out of a financial rut! (Thanks, Peter!)
Nov 28 2007

Fig Crumbs by David Goligorsky
Language, Literature
I recently came across the blog of Michael Crowe, Fig Crumbs, in which he posts amusing and engaging pieces of writing. One brief sample below. Beat up, but upbeat I’m really positive that one day, soon, very soon, I’ll find something to be optimistic about.
Nov 23 2007

EVOO by Christian Eager
Language, Literature
…but I’m compelled to point out page 34 of the manual, which explicitly lists the items that are forbidden by the FDA to use in conjunction with this product, and look here, what does it say right here in the top spot?” And I say: “I don’t know how to read.” And she says: “It says extra-virgin olive oil.” And she just looks at me. The Harness, by Joshua Allen. There's lots more fantastic stuff over at Fireland.