Thanks, Adrian. I have to say that Santa is getting a pretty bad rap in the aggregate over there. I guess that's because no one is really willing to tackle the baby Jesus.
Pluribus Wake & Dance First
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The show* Pluribus* on Apple TV is a binge-worthy series with an
interesting premise, and now it's been nominated for a whole bunch of Emmy
awards. I d...
Men - 2022 film review
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British folk-horror appeals to me, although it will probably be a long time
before anyone tops the film that really catapulted this type of
storytelling...
On True Stories
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Today I would lobby hard that the church remember a voice who spoke for so
many in America: Toni Morrison, Author and Activist. Born Chloe Ardelia
Wofford ...
History Creates Narrative
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Cathy’s health had a hiccup this past week. She had some nausea and
abdominal pain. We thought it was the chemo catching up with her, but it
turned out t...
Via Basel: Later Life Decisions–and an Anniversary
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On this day sixteen years ago, my beloved son Chris left this earthly realm
for another—the spiritual and ethereal. He had been doing well in his
struggl...
Favorite Reads, Spring 2026
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I’m a little late with my Q2 list. That doesn’t mean I had trouble finding
books to recommend. On the contrary, it was a good quarter.
*The Big Empty*,...
Weary of Utopia
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After almost seven decades of promises, the problem is no longer the
horizon, but the distance between official discourse and everyday life.
14ymedio, Hava...
Watch out, there is a blurb!
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I’ve developed some level of fear – caution – regarding blurbs. Those
informative passages on the back of a book. The ones that help you decide
whether to ...
I'm Still Alive — Take Two
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I’m still alive — and not yet on Substack. The previous post announcing my
non-expiration was true, but I did not return to full volume. No one wants
ful...
It’s Good to Talk: Why Dialogue is Fundamental
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The reasons why humans developed complex speech are still contested, but as
a writer it doesn’t really matter if it’s due to a uniquely shaped hyoid
bone,...
Return of the Counterforce
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Back in April, a screaming came across the sky, the announcement of a new
Thomas Pynchon novel, to be published in October, entitled *Shadow Ticket*.
Th...
I Swam With America!
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On the 4th of July, the usual 6:30 a.m. time for Early Bird Lap Swim was
pushed back to 9:00 a.m. for a general holiday celebration for the
community. I ...
The More Things Change
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Back in July of 2009, Do Some Damage launched with seven authors on
Blogspot.com.
Now, sixteen years later, the site is moving to a Substack newsletter.
...
Tom Maderos at "Escape Into Life"
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This blog hasn't seen any activity of late, but it's still here and I have
a couple of reasons to revive it, although I don't expect there will be
many ...
The Last Hurrah
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‘Relax will you. It’s just an abandoned warehouse.’
‘Well, it’s giving me the creeps.’
‘We’ll just glance it over and skedaddle. Tomorrow you’ll be a fre...
Cecilia “Cissy” Suyat Marshall
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Justice Thurgood Marshall’s widow, Cecilia Marshall, died this Tuesday.
After her husband’s death in 1991, she continued to occasionally appear at
the Co...
Eight Basics of Successful Nonprofit Leadership
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Leading a nonprofit is, in many ways, like leading any kind of business.
Some of these I learned growing up watching my father run his small
business. For ...
#104 / The Shared American Story
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Ken Burns (pictured above) is an American filmmaker who is known for using
archival footage and photographs in documentary films about American
history....
Snatches of the Everlasting Gospel 3
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Upcoming Events
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Lit Crawl Belfast:
As part of the Belfast Book Festival, come to No Alibis see me and Rosemary
Jenkinson read from works by our favourite crime authors,...
Six Days in Phoenix
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On day one, Thursday, we marched to the Capitol, 75,000 strong. The
legislature basically flipped us off, and adjourned until Monday.
On day two we h...
SCHEHERAZADE
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On Friday night the Prom was Scheherazade, live from the Albert Hall. I
have listened to it three times since th...
New Year’s Discount
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Happy New Year to all my readers! This year begins with two discounts for
you: North Sea Cottage (the first mystery about Tora) is available for $
0.99 onl...
A Barrel of Salt: Salzburg, Austria
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Last summer I started this post talking about a saying my father handed
down to me. “You can’t know a man until you’ve eaten a barrel of salt with
him.” T...
Surprise invasion of Japanese punk
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A strange bit of synchronicity occurred in my life this week, courtesy of
Netflix. I have a two disk at a time plan with them. (Yes, that's right,
I stil...
Flanless in the kitchen, six p.m.
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My walking buddy complains her flannel pajamas are no longer warm, cheery,
or comforting on these very long nights of early winter.. The thrill is
gone, a...
Grazie & Arrivederci!
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So that's the end of the Europa Challenge! Thanks to everyone for a great
five years of reading and reviewing! I'll leave the blog up so folks can
find you...
Meeting Points
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Meeting points, in water, sky or paint; the places where blue turns red &
runs into the sea; edge of a face that bends into shadow; shape that
changes sh...
Dahlia Lithwick on the mentally ill in jail
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I'm reviving this somewhat moribund blog to post a link to an article by
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick on a mentally ill man who died after four months in
jail a...
New Website! New Blog! 2 New Programs!
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Striving always toward full integration of the logical - linear and
analytical with the intuitive - creative and imaginative, I've united those
parts in a ...
Sayulita
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It's not October anymore.
Something a bit more timely for the top o' the blog, okay?
My most amazing friend, Raquel, swept me out of my daily routine ...
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Dear All,
This is Cynthia, I am David's sister in law and Naomi's sister. I am so
sorry to tell you that David passed away Friday evening. He was at home,
...
It Lives!
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It has been quite a while since I have updated this blog. Some things have
changed over the last year, I changed jobs last October, after thirteen
years ...
UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~ OVER DELIGHT
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~ OVER DELIGHT
* AT THE BIJOU * ?
Yes, that's right.
From our newly refurbished red velvet reader seats . . .
to showcasing AUTH...
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Intermidable. Also very long.
This flight will be unpleasant till the end.
I have no pateince left that I can spend,
I am as crabby as a crabgrass lawn.
Th...
William Kentridge at Volte gallery
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The South African artist William Kentridge is showing at Volte gallery in
Colaba. Anybody in Bombay between now and March 20 should definitely put
the ex...
Worlds Collide Under Purple Skies
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It's amazing to me how often my Japanese world collides with my American
world. Two years ago, I happened to be on vacation in *New Orleans*. I
was sitti...
Assistant Editor On Board!
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TFFO writer Tom Pitts is the new TFFO editorial assistant at Out of the
Gutter Online! Click here to welcome him to the operation!
Gay Male Poetry Post Identity Politics, Part Five
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I am now posting the last of the presentations from my AWP panel on gay
male poetry post politics. Like Aaron Smith, Brian Teare questions the idea
and the...
You have a hidden dark side!
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Detectives Beyond Borders
"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"
http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/
Well, it's not actually all that hidden, but it's true.
ReplyDeleteI like it .. Janet
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janet. And I hope your Christmas wasn't in the least bit 'noir'.
ReplyDeleteArsenic for old Nick indeed!
ReplyDeleteI liked it.
Adrian...
Thanks, Adrian. I have to say that Santa is getting a pretty bad rap in the aggregate over there. I guess that's because no one is really willing to tackle the baby Jesus.
ReplyDeleteYeah, everybody knows that Santa is just a front.
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Detectives Beyond Borders
"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"
http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/
Yes, he is just a little too good to be true.
ReplyDeleteAn easy target because everyone is afraid to go after the big guy. The Alpha. The Omega.
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