Book Quote of the Day

From The Church of Dead Girls, by Stephan Dobyns, 1997.

"You know how with most people you're really having two conversations? There's the hidden one under the one you're having? You see someone's fear or pride or vanity, which is like a second subject matter. With Aaron, I never see that hidden conversation." Franklin laughed. "It's too hidden. And without it I never have the sense of what he's going to do next or why he does what he does. I can't see how his sense of cause and effect operates.It's like the surface of a pond. Something's stirring underneath, but I don't know what."

Glossolalia

The phenomenon of speaking in tongues, or glossolalia, is a VERY interesting topic. At least to me. Today in our discussions at the museum we talked about instances of glossolalia found in the bible, and modern instances of glossolalia found throughout the world in Christian and pagan religions. I would be interested in any stories about glossolalia readers may have--whether it be a story about a pentecostal meeting, or an experience with mystical languages, etc. I don't expect that many will read this post, but I'm putting it out there.

-TR

Speaking in Tongues, Sarajo Frieden, 2007

What Phantoms lurk in these dark islands?

Well, that idea fell flat on it's face. Or rather, I did. Not having the opportunity to travel to the great libraries of the world, I will instead content myself with talking about myself. Which is what most people do best anyway.

My room is a mess, perhaps reflecting the state of my mind. I made a last ditch attempt to clean last night, but once again I've failed. The piles encroach upon me like so many tanks armed for battle.

On the plus side, I found a rack of antlers in the garage today. I think I'll put them on my wall somewhere.