Rants of a Grumpy Old Man: Pity the Nation
The great San Fransisco Beat poet, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, wrote in a poem of the same name: “Pity the nation whose leaders are liars Whose sages are silenced And whose [read on]
Zsolt Alapi
Rants of a Grumpy Old Man: O, Brave New World
Zsolt heralds the arrival of Dr. Rye Coozer, virtual gynecologist.
MONTREAL NOW: April is the cruelest month….
Notre Dame is burning and western culture along with it.
MONTREAL THEN (AND NOW): Montreal, City of Poets
One great culture respects another culture and learns from it, learns to cherish it and incorporates it into its heart.
MONTREAL NOW: My Funny Valentine
Love is easy when you have advice from a master of poetry and literature.
MONTREAL NOW: Why Good Writing Matters
Looking for great reading — pick up Keith Henderson’s The Pagan Nuptials of Julia.
MONTREAL NOW: SHOW ME THE MONEY
Review of Kenneth Radu’s book of short stories about imbalance between human and monetary values.
MONTREAL NOW: CRAWLING DOWN INTO A “PERSONHOLE,” OR HOW BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
Zsolt stands as a rebel against gender rebellion and all other forms of conformity.
MONTREAL NOW (and THEN): Is That an Extended Conceit, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
Cucumbers and vampires — perfect for Halloween.
MONTREAL NOW: THIS BUD’S FOR YOU— TRIGGER WARNING: STONED CANADIANS AT YOUR DOORSTEP!
Get ready to light up, Canada, and become the coolest country in North America.