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.

Gold Soundz: A compendium of popular favorites from the annals of Falling and Laughing

Close Drawer

The slightly sinister codename “Blue eyes” was rendered all the more chilling when, further along in my perusal of Gleanings in Bee Culture, I came across this illustration:

Who is Novice? Who is “Blue Eyes”? Are they stock characters in some long-forgotten apicultural passion play? I shall continue looking into this matter, even if I have to plumb the depths of the Depository of Blasted Hopes.

Meanwhile, “Too much swarming? Yes!” is how I’m going to conclude all of my correspondence going forward.

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