Monthly Archives: February 2009

I’m Not Selfish, I Just Love Literature

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

I like this remark by V.S. Naipaul: "It’s the thing about the work. If you are travelling for material or to write a book, it isn’t that you are self-centered, it is that you are with the work. You are … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Shame

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

Tuesday afternoon I had a big shame attack. Tomorrow I’m going to park in the same place, spoon out of the same peanut butter tub, and overcome my shame my reciting one or more of these mantras as the beautiful … Continue reading →

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V.S. Naipaul’s Prescience About Islam

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

From Patrick French’s new bio: In a piece now redolent with irony, Marvin Mudrick wrote in the Hudson Review [circa 1980] that V.S. Naipaul was being "monotonously alarmist" about the dangers of political Islam. What did he fear, seriously — … Continue reading →

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Irish Teen Has Sweaty Middle-Aged-Blogger Fetish

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

BELFAST, IRELAND—At first glance, 17-year-old Emma Smith seems like any other shy and submissive Irish schoolgirl. She loves shopping, text messaging, and the color pink. But beneath her wholesome exterior lies a wicked secret: Emma Smith is consumed by sexual … Continue reading →

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Time For A Change?

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Luke Ford

Yid emails: As to you being sued, I think the only thing that has saved you so far is that you are an indigent blogger street person and aren’t taken totally seriously. Most people think you are sick or demented … Continue reading →

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