dennis scharnberg

It is time to recognize that “some” and “several” and “many” are not quantities.

Nigel Swarbrick,  A Bootful of Nails.

Trillions of stars are sending light to us, and yet the sky is not a white sheet.

Trent Malthus,  Taking Evasive Action.

Each of us steals a language that we did not invent.

Jason K. Broadus,  The Ice of My Dreams.

“Facts don’t care about your feelings,” said Kyle, rubbing it in a little.

Miles Everett Mander,  Hard-Won Tales.

He intended people to misunderstand him.  And people wanted (very much) to misunderstand him.  So, everyone was happy.

Giles Coxe-Coburn,  Belief in Insects.

How do you prove that you are not third-rate?  By calling someone else third-rate.

Winston Joyce, Rational Agent Theory.

The Weather Underground: “People of the world!  We are here.  We are in solidarity with you.  Cool.”

Alistair Danning,  An Anecdotal History of Radicalism.

That solid footing in sobriety continues to elude Donald.

Priscilla Onkers,  All About Edward.

The scientist urges us to “test” all concepts, all assumptions.  And does he do that?

Hobart Murtha,  A Field Guide to the Land Snails.

Posturing:  e.g., giving a collection of poems the title Committing Suicide With a Hammer.

W. Karl Bavinger,  The Misanthrope’s Way With Words.