"…something like the supervisor of an entire team of political agents…"
Some time back, a gaggle of ne-er-do-wells gathered together online to read challenging books in 50-page increments. We commented as we went, checking in, sharing observations. All with the intent of securing for ourselves a magnetized collectible or similar specialized consumer good. This was a thing we did. And we did it more than once. … Read more
Congratulations ye mighty Meanderers! A full-on fabulous 19 folks made it to the finish line and will receive magnets via mail (one of these days soonly). As we get ready to send the design off to Vortex Industries for replication at our famed factories in the beating heart of old town Poznan, here’s a peek … Read more
Wondering about all the quarantine screenplays that are being written right now in smallish spring apartments with open windows where people perhaps don’t bother zipping up their flies as much as they normally would. The romcoms sure about falling in love on Zoom, but also the quarantine buddy comedies the online detective stories the psychedelic … Read more
The Bay Area went to shelter in place last night at midnight. In case it comes to your area too, I thought I’d share what “shelter in place” is like around these parts. And granted, it’s super early, and I know I’m a lucky fella in a million ways, so please read this with that … Read more
Our potassium levels are suspect but nonetheless we’ve made it to the start of Week 6, in which we’ll make a wee leap to the back of the book. Thanks again for taking the trek. I have missed these group reads, and the book is much richer for having all of your thoughts in the … Read more
With all plots moving in one direction, it’s time to launch our Collective into Week 5. There are only two more weeks to go, ye mighty Meanderers, and it continues to be a great treat to read your comments as I trot along the trail. Last week I went back in time to my first … Read more
After a fairly average sunset at least hereabouts, welcome to the start of Week 4! Last week thanks for the rich thread, packed with references to Secret Hitler (a “social deduction” game), the adventures of a mischievous pool toy, some frustrations with J.A.K’s POV, reflections on what White Noise would be like in the 2020s, … Read more
Hey presto and welcome to the start of Week 3 (and Book II)! Last week I tried unsuccessfully to keep track of which kid belongs to which parent. (Speaking of which, who’s-whose-kid? cheat sheets will not be deleted from the comments.) Really appreciated all the thread-goodness on everything from keening kids, to Kate Hepburn, from … Read more
And just like that, we’ve made it to the start of Week 2! Thanks to everyone who’s Meandering and commented on Week 1. Really happy to have you along for the amble! Last week while we braced for what feels like a bad breeze or perhaps just the next person to fall into a rack … Read more
Hail and welcome to the kick off for this here White Noise Meander. What’s the big idea? A group of us are teaming up to read Don DeLillo’s (well heck I can’t describe it because I haven’t read it yet!) novel…. How’s it work? We’ll be reading roughly 50-60 pages a week. Each week I’ll … Read more