To paraphrase the greatest band of all time, it’s been much more than one week since you looked at me. Or, rather, since last you read my blog. Or, better still, since last I thought that you, or someone like you, was reading my blog. Or, finally, since I even updated this thing. Thank GOD I closed down TypePad and have been cruising with my freebie WordPress account.
Some projects I’m currently working on:
1) Radiohead and Philosophy. George Reisch and I are currently in the throes of cobbling together what I hope will be the best-selling title in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series by Open Court Press. So far, the contributions are great, covering everything from Radiohead’s later politics, to the existential moments of The Bends, to the apocalyptic imagery of Thom Yorke’s The Eraser. I’m hoping to contribute some fiery material on Levinas and the Other in Radiohead as well as a tasty treat on Marcuse and OK Computer. I’ll keep you posted (very infrequently I’m sure) on how the project develops. It’s due out next summer, but that’s closer than you think!
Many may remember my contribution to Pink Floyd and Philosophy last year. George and I have a co-authored piece up on Pop Matters this month discussing some of the ideas I wrote about concerning Barrett and capitalism. It’s a fun read! Oh yeah!
2) I’m currently almost done with the first volume of two for World Book on Living Green. The books are targeted toward a middle school audience and are called “Consumable Goods” and “Durable Goods,” respectively. Each is 64 pages long and purports to both explain how these goods affect health and the environment as well as offer alternatives and activities for living green. It’s been fun to research a topic that has always interested me. It’s funny how much of the suggestions I’m making I’m now putting in to practice on the basis of my research alone. The amount of waste our society creates is…well, beyond thunderdome.
3) Just did a piece of a trade magazine called Modern Hygienist that covers green living suggestions for every room of the house. It was definitely made better by my research for the World Book volumes. It will be in fine dentist offices everywhere in a month or two.
On the pop culture front, here’s what I’m diggin’ currently:
Film: Val Lewton horror pics from the ’40s. A precursor to Hitchcock and scarier than you think. And the genius part is: no monsters. At least you don’t see them….or do you?
TV: Slings & Arrows, Season 1. Canadian theatre dramedy started out slow, but WOW, it’s gotten good. If you’ve ever like Shakespeare, this is a must view. Can’t wait to get through the rest of the 3 seasons.
Music: The Big Sleep, The Whigs, Black Mountain, In Rainbows, Gang of Four, and Talking Heads: 77. Oh yeah, and I had a dream about Candlebox’s “Far Behind,” so I had to get it from iTunes. Classic.
March 13, 2008 at 2:10 am |
Sweet! He’s back on the blog. And at least he has a good excuse for his prolonged absence. However, I can’t help but notice the stunning lack of attention or mere mention of Baseball. As baseball fans know there is no “off season” merely a re-organization of player assets and then more ball. And more ball is upon us.
“beyond thunderdome”
Thunder Dome? Isn’t that where Evel Knievel jumped 25 cars? Or is that the place in Bristol that hosts the Monday night Nitro as well as Bob Dylan concerts?
March 13, 2008 at 2:14 am |
Hey! Looks like I’m posting at 2:14 am. Where the hell is this server? That time puts it in either Reykjavik, Lisbon, Casablanca or anywhere in between.
March 16, 2008 at 2:10 am |
“Modern Hygenicist” sounds like a publication that would recommend weekly colonics. In other words, how much does a subscription cost??
Also, Black Mountain kinda rulez. Well, rules a lot — but not as much as “Far Behind.” (Seriously).
March 18, 2008 at 2:18 pm |
Congrats on all of this. I’m head-spinning in joy.
March 30, 2008 at 8:28 pm |
Big game tonight. Big game. The W is on the mound for the first pitch. LoDu is already in full ‘roid rage. The new field looks pristine. And the Braves have been picked by two so far to win it all.
Baseball is on.
April 22, 2008 at 9:20 pm |
Not sure if you have heard, Chad has passed away. He leaves behind his wife and two children. Sad day.
June 6, 2008 at 2:26 am |
So, I must say, with all the work we do, and all the work you’ve line up to do, have you noticed what’s going on? Chipper Jones is hitting .418. Chipper Jones has reached the 400 Homer mark. Chipper Jones did all this going 4-5 with a homer and stolen base. Chipper frickin’ Jones.
Also, knowing your position on the matter of the king of groups in your album list, you must have the latest REM. It’s the first REM album I’ve heard in some time that I’ve actually enjoyed through and through. It’s a new view of the old days. Not a bad album.
Also, Jason Spaceman is still writing great albums. His latest offering, Songs in A & E, is delightful. Probably not the best word for it as his albums tend to be on the lyrically depressing side but he writes like a master.
Also, where did this little doodad on the right come from? Some sort of alien symbol. Do I dare heed its call?
Also, Weezer has released yet another self titled album. They are bordering on the comical. Whatever. This better be more rewarding than the last one which reminded me of a acid flash back of a cheap cover of an Everlast album.
August 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm |
So.. are you done yet? Cause the Braves are.
August 26, 2009 at 10:57 pm |
Hard to believe you have not updated in over a year… I’ve been hushed for over a year, just waiting for updates. Darkness washed over the dude…