This world is bright and hard and loud as a casino
That title is a line from a song from the late Paul K. It’s from the title song from his “Wilderness of Mirrors” LP. Paul K is one of the best overlooked songwriters ever. He should not be overlooked.
Anyway, this week has some more stuff than in the past and I hope you dig what I’m trying to do here. If you can share it, please do. That would be most appreciated.
Anyway, here you go.
A photographer to check out:
Robert Frank
A quote
Every country has the government it deserves - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821)
Some nonfiction to read
A look back at Cormac McCarthy before he hit it big. This story from the NY Times in 1992 is an excellent read on the now famous writer.
Cormac McCarthy's Venomous Fiction
A song to listen to
Cat Power covered this song, but the original is better.
Fate of the Human Carbine by Peter Jefferies
Some more nonfiction to read
This story about Daniel Auster, the son of writers Paul Auster and Lydia Davis, recently died of an overdose. He had been arrested and charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of his 10-month old daughter. Not light reading.
The Life and Death of Daniel Auster, a Son of Literary Brooklyn
Some fiction to read
A short story about grief and talking horses
A documentary to watch
Some things I wrote for Bloody Elbow this week
UFC 277 main event commentary left a lot to be desired
Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill are the fighters to watch at UFC Vegas 59
Josh Quinlan is the debuting fighter to watch at UFC Vegas 59
Some YouTube videos I made this week
UFC Fighter Pay Debate - Would Sponsored UFC Events Increase Fighter Earnings?
UFC 277 Commentary - Joe Rogan Was Unprofessional and Unprepared
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A picture I took of Marvin this week
