“Trust me, though, the words were on their way, and when they arrived, Liesel would hold them in her hands like the clouds, and she would wring them out like rain.” To say I loved the book tells you very little. I imagine instead the “creative brief” the writer is tasked with. Boy Wizard defeats [...]

“Every work of art is one half of a secret handshake, a challenge that seeks the password, a heliograph flashed from a tower window, an act of hopeless optimism in the service of bottomless longing. Every great record or novel or comic book convenes the first meeting of a fan club whose membership stands forever [...]

Starting is always the hardest part. It’s been years since I’ve left the old blog behind and while I’ve missed it – I needed the break. What has persisted however is the annual CD exchange. Once again I’m graced with a solid chunk of music. And while I may not be a fan of all [...]