Since Sunday night I’ve planned to write a scathing post about the Golden Globes, a once “renegade” award platform, that…
I Used to be Intelligent… Kinda… I think
Yesterday I was thinking about how smart I used to feel. When I was young. Okay, I’m not so old…
Side by Side #2
This week brought news that Soundgarden is reuniting (and on the heels of the Johnny Cash mention in my last…
Scott McClanahan Will Inherit The Throne.
I just finished reading Scott McClanahan’s new collection, Stories 2. This is the kind of book that gets me amped.…
A (Brief) Guide to Exhibiting Your Punk-itude
Over a year ago I was sitting in a hotel room, thinking I’d get some work done on the novel…
Best of 2009 Part Three: Miscellany
I’ve taken you through books and music. I haven’t had a chance to go out to many movies this year…
Best of 2009 Part Two: Music-ness
Hey, kids, it’s part two of my list-o-mania! Let’s continue to hate lists by loving mine, what do you say?…
Best of 2009 Part One: Book-ish
I’m glad to be coming in on the whole end of the year list thing at the point where every…
A (Free) Tip for Interviewers
I know, everyone’s all like “where’s Ryan’s best of 2009 list” and frankly I’m way ahead of you. And by…
What Makes You Guilty?
I have a collection with me at work today called 6 Israeli Novellas. I’m itching to read Benjamin Tammuz’ contribution,…