Structured Rambling

Paul waxes retrospective.

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Sometimes we overread symbols. But there are SOME objects--water, fire, a door--that are ALWAYS symbolic. 

Paul discusses that most derivative, forced, and American of genres: The Western 

As memory fades and current events become history, what are the specific things "kids these days" should need to know about World War 2?

Paul talks about this lovely and underappreciated form of text. 

Paul talks about the revelations that can happen on second and subsequent of books. 

Way better than a great a$$

Paul explores the sketchy history of the Norse landings in Newfoundland, after fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting the site at L'anse aux Meadows last month.

This episode is dedicated to Tim and Allie. 

Paul weighs in on literary fasciscm. 

Thomposon, Hunter S. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. New York, Random House, 1971. 

Don't read or watch this play if you're feeling low.

McCarthy, Cormac. The Sunset Limited: A Novel in Dramatic Form. New York, Dramatists Play Service, Inc., 2006.