I recently heard cited the popular myth that demon rum possesses people, causing them to utter thoughts not their own. Speaking as the son of two alcoholics, may God rest their oft-troubled souls, I can assure you that alcohol has no mind of its own. It loosens filters and relaxes governors, allowing those “possessed” by […]
Fortunately (for my sanity, if not my wallet), the design requests have tapered off this week, which leaves me time to study lines. Would that they were in English, but they’re not. They’re in Shakespearean, which, while it bears a striking resemblance to English, is something apart. Here’s a minor example: “And these few precepts […]
Last night, my friend BJ and I made a pilgrimage to Tiny Town, a heartrendingly shabby Yuletide lawn display which, depending on your point of view, is among either the finest or most foul expressions of holiday cheer ever conceived. Each Christmas for 30 years or more, an Easley woman has showcased her collection of […]
