dennis scharnberg

counting the frowns

“Your argument is little more than a complaint, Hettie, as are many so-called arguments these days.”

Roberta Pym, The Complete Undoing of William Ambrose.

dizzy with confusion

“As a cook, let me assure you that it is always more fulfilling to know that a hammer—even a small one—was involved at some point (no matter how distant) concerning the dish I intend to prepare.”

Jason Starling, ed., Adventures in Narrative Parsimony.

bait and switch

In the 21st century, people exhibit an almost unlimited gullibility and yet claim to be capable of achieving what they designate as mindfulness.

Hill Boothby, The Dazzling Realm of Almost.