Monthly Archives: August 2017

NONPAREIL: The Robert E. Howard WORD OF THE YEAR

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Don

For some of us, Robert E. Howard is nonpareil — which my India paper copy of Webster’s Third says is “Something of unequaled excellence; a nonesuch; a paragon,” and, while you might not think of it, is a word “often … Continue reading →

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Two-Gun Bob: Where Are the Words of the Week of Yesteryear?

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Don

When I got up this morning to view the solar eclipse through a spaghetti strainer (not the opening words I ever imagined for a blog post), I was happy to see that my eBook LitCrit MegaPack on Texas writer Robert … Continue reading →

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Frisco Beat: Corpse Reviver

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Don

Joe Hagen sent me the shot you see before your eyes — Joe’s part of the secret junto of thinkers and drinkers who meet in and around 891 Post Street. I’d just mentioned going to Stookey’s for a Corpse Reviver, … Continue reading →

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Hammett: Popping into Stookey’s

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Don

A Sunday or three back I was in Frisco, just hanging out, and stopped into Stookey’s for a pop. I needed a Corpse Reviver No. 2 to keep the old corpse going, and they’ll always shake one up for me, even … Continue reading →

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Tour: 3 Sundays in September

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Don

People have been asking if I was ever going to offer some just-show-up walks again. I admit, it’s a fair question, this year being my Fortieth Anniversary and all. John Q. Public could reasonably expect some mean streets leadership to … Continue reading →

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