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Twenty years of reading, watching, writing, and asking questions. Explore my latest essays, book and movie reviews, and dispatches from the world of The Chronicles of Purgatory Station.
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World War Z by Max Brooks – A Book Review
I’m not a zombie guy—no interest in them whatsoever. I’ve watched the zombie craze in pop culture, observing from afar, and simply didn’t get…
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Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon – A Book Review
If you follow my reviews, you know that I ardently proclaim Michael Chabon as America’s greatest contemporary writer. Sometimes he demands a bit more effort…
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The Psychology of Superman
Superman is a conundrum for me. What I love about his character is also what I hate about his character. When I look at…
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Las Vegas, Nevada – January, 2007
Because my wonderful wife and I are teachers, we have a few nice–and well-deserved–vacations throughout the year. Last Christmas, we kind of decided to…
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