Falling and Laughing

K., Erik, 1977– Falling and laughing Chicago: 2007. p. : ill. (some col.); imaginary dimensions. Coarse language sometimes used. Non-fiction, except for bits fabricated by author. SUMMARY: Music-, dog-, word-besotted Chicago man discovers he enjoys talking back to the internet. Fun times ensue. SEE ALSO: SUBJECTS OCCUPATION: Lapsed librarian, current designer, aspiring flâconteur (rare minotaur-like creature that is half flâneur, half raconteur).

SUBJECTS Falling and laughing 1. Thoughts--their shape. 2. Thoughts--ones had while walking dog. 3. Thoughts--ones that made me laugh. 4. Thoughts--the kind I’ve got. 5. Spleen--its venting. 6. Japery--assorted. 7. Words. 8. Music. 9. Books. 10. Obsessions--varied. 11. Animals--facts. 12. Animals--made-up things.  13. Dogs--beloved halfling Rottweiler. 14. Birds-- the bowerbird. 15. Birds--the great bustard. 16. Illinois--Chicago--residents--lives and customs. 17. Happiness--its pursuit.

Close Drawer

CARL: I think I’m having a breakdown.
DONNA: What? You’re not having a breakdown, Carl.
CARL: I haven’t been running for three days. I’ve been shitting into a cornflakes packet.
DONNA: Oh, right…  Well. Yeah, that does sound like a breakdown.
Watching the first season of Pulling is an excellent way to spend a slothful New Year’s day. I didn’t think it was possible for a program to be more painful than Peep Show. Such amazing writing.

CARL: I think I’m having a breakdown.

DONNA: What? You’re not having a breakdown, Carl.

CARL: I haven’t been running for three days. I’ve been shitting into a cornflakes packet.

DONNA: Oh, right…  Well. Yeah, that does sound like a breakdown.

Watching the first season of Pulling is an excellent way to spend a slothful New Year’s day. I didn’t think it was possible for a program to be more painful than Peep Show. Such amazing writing.

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