Superbly written memoir about growing up gay in the black family and community. Not being black myself, I was intrigued by how closely parallel to my Superbly written memoir about growing up gay in the black family and community. Not being black myself, I was intrigued by how closely parallel to my own life experiences Johnson's story turned out to be. Sometimes our values or goals were different, but the experience was the same for me....more
A gay father's advice to his gay son, this book is both political and loving. I am of an age to have lived through and remember all the events and stoA gay father's advice to his gay son, this book is both political and loving. I am of an age to have lived through and remember all the events and stories he relates. For the most part, I agree with his views and advice. Well written and emotional, this book is for everyone, not just an LGBTQ audience....more
Very good look at the mental and emotional obstacles many of us may feel over sharing our creative works. Whether it is visual art, music, or writing,Very good look at the mental and emotional obstacles many of us may feel over sharing our creative works. Whether it is visual art, music, or writing, this book addresses those issues....more
I admit, when I first heard of this retelling of H. Beam Piper's book, Little Fuzzy, I had serious doubts. I was wrong. John Scalzi has renewed the imI admit, when I first heard of this retelling of H. Beam Piper's book, Little Fuzzy, I had serious doubts. I was wrong. John Scalzi has renewed the importance of the original by multiplying its impact at least an order of magnitude. The original message is still relevant and alive, but the effectiveness of the narrative is redrawn in contemporary terms....more
What drives people to compete with each other over growing (or eating) the world's hottest peppers? What is the seedy underside (pun intended) of thatWhat drives people to compete with each other over growing (or eating) the world's hottest peppers? What is the seedy underside (pun intended) of that business? Fennell has it covered in this study of the business, as it has been driven to madness by internet exposure over the last decade or two. An interesting listen or read, though I honestly have to admit I'm looking from the outside in. Nothing there that I could much identify with, for sure. Interviews with growers, technical experts (including a poison specialist,) and consumers. Well-researched, certainly, but quite a bizarre business overall....more
(audio book rendition from Audible) Amid a dark shadow of doom, hope glistens.
This you must hear. All of it is real, true and accurate. From the depth(audio book rendition from Audible) Amid a dark shadow of doom, hope glistens.
This you must hear. All of it is real, true and accurate. From the depths of despair, hope can emerge like a phoenix rising from ashes. Brilliant performance, encouraging conclusion....more
I haven't read a lot of graphic novels or comics. However, this seems considerably more subtle than most I have read. Anthropomorphic indeed, these slI haven't read a lot of graphic novels or comics. However, this seems considerably more subtle than most I have read. Anthropomorphic indeed, these sled dogs have real human personalities and weaknesses. The two humans in the background seem shallow by comparison. Fiddler is a philosopher, Dolly is a leader with fears of inadequacy, Venus might be a budding feminist if she'd allow herself to choose a path, Winston is a vain and unimaginative aristocrat, Guy is ambitious but not very bright (fortunately,) and Buddy is the office chauvinist with only one thing on his mind (if you can call it a mind.) The subtitle, "Sled dogs with issues," is probably accurate though I'd call it "Sled dogs in spite of themselves." Because, you see, all of them want to run and will immediately drop all other lines of thought when interrupted by an opportunity to do just that.
Though nothing here says explicitly that there will be or might be more volumes, the story certainly is open-ended. The art work is good, conveying a lot with relatively little complexity in the lines. I'd certainly read the next issue if there is one.
[Two years later: still holds up to scrutiny. Dogs speak to life, life shapes dogs. And humans.]...more
This is a must read for every gung-ho internet supporter. Agree with the author or not, he has some very important points. Internet activity is permeaThis is a must read for every gung-ho internet supporter. Agree with the author or not, he has some very important points. Internet activity is permeating every aspect of our society, from childhood education to warfare, and the implications of some of these things may not be what we want to have happen....more
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