mini reviews on most things cultural
We’re about to get expelled and it’s going to be on Mikal. Principal Eggerton sniffed out the weak link as soon as we settled into the surplus cafeteria chairs facing his office. I watch him watching us through the glass door to his office, as if we’re in a precinct lineup. Read more
Her toe is bleeding again. Krissy knows the nail is never going to grow in normal. Miranda had told her back when they joined the corps de ballet that you could get acrylic tips for your toenails but she’s not sure about this. Miranda’s information is always suspect. Krissy is Read more
Jake was pretty sure this was the first time Susannah had ever made a statement. Ironic really. But he couldn’t tell her that right now, she was repeating the statement. “We are not having this conversation.” She put more space between the words, taking time to sip Read more
muttered to myself @ the traffic light, Bathurst and College, TO composed in the car, northbound on Bathurst, 1.11.13, 11:30am He’s making his way into the bus shelter because clearly he should not get all those bandages wet. His head is a checkerboard of white band aids and scalp. A Read more
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers Ah, the first Monday of a brand new year. So sparkly and shiny and perfect I don’t want to sully it. Just like putting the first mark in a new notebook, I dread the first mistake. But the page can’t stay blank forever. Read more
What if instead of just checking off a name you had to justify it? Right there on the ballot. But in your own words. It’d still be anonymous but you’d have to vouch for your choice – I pick Mitt Romney because he looks like me and I believe he’s Read more
Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman There’s been a bit of fuss over this book. I love distinct voices and the Ghanian-Brit argot of a pre-teen sounded like something more to love. Game on. There are few books I start and do not finish. I feel an almost moral obligation to not Read more
Call me Ishmael. (Moby Dick) I am an invisible man. (Ralph Ellison) It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was a the age of foolishness, … (A Tale of Two Cities) Not all great books Read more