At the beginning of the month I promised this blog would not be neglected. It's the end of the month and I notice I haven't kept my promise. Would it help at all if I told you that writing itself has definitely not been neglected? Some exciting ideas are hopping around in the creative centres … Continue reading Link Lasso – A Reading Lifestyle

This edition of the Link Lasso is themed around writing. What else is new? First, this New York Times column dispels the notion of the writer locked away in an attic or study or loft, and reaffirms the literary art as being essentially one of connection to the world. Given that, here's an infographic showing the … Continue reading Link Lasso – The Writer’s Way

Today's edition of Link Lasso is dedicated to Roger Ebert, who passed away earlier this month after his long battle with cancer. While I can't say I religiously followed his reviews, I knew his name from a very early age when I would occasionally catch snippets of Siskel And Ebert At The Movies on the … Continue reading Link Lasso – The Way of The Future

Some people are in love with language, and others are in love with literature. In this edition of Link Lasso I'm going to be highlighting some stuff I've found that pertains to both. (It's been awhile since I've done this, so these links go back aways...) First language. Stephen Fry has some words on pedantry … Continue reading Link Lasso – A Love Affair

I've seen The Dark Knight Rises twice already in theatres, but for some reason the right words to review it just won't come. Several paragraphs are written and they all feel wrong. It might take some time before I feel ready to really give my thoughts. In the meantime, here are several Batman related links I've … Continue reading Link Lasso – Batmania!

I have another blog post I need to write, which means procrastin -- I mean, "waiting for inspiration". So why I don't I just get out the ol' lasso here and round up a few of the more interesting links I've stumbled across through this here internet. First, I hope you all had the chance … Continue reading Link Lasso – July 8, 2012