Tag Archives: Gertrude Stein

Found art, literary garbage and Spam

There are serious artists who get paid serious money by museums and galleries, with opening night of their shows featuring all sorts of wealthy moguls and supermodel types surrounding the Artist in his black turtleneck as he unveils his latest … Continue reading

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Is this high-brow poetry — or pretentious garbage?

Poets are crazy. This much I have learned. Take a look at this man, who was apparently a famous poet. In my endless quest for the truth, I have discovered more Gertrude Stein-esque free verse. I did so after writing … Continue reading

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Gertrude Stein is a literary TRAIN WRECK

I know the name Gertrude Stein, and understand that she is some kind of Giant of Literature. (It’s pronounced “lit-rah-SURE, by the way, if you want to be all snobby and lame.) HOWEVER: For the first time, I’ve read actual … Continue reading

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Top 10 facts about agent Cherry Weiner, who has a license to kill

Literary agent Cherry Weiner calls herself a dinosaur. If you went to PNWA (Pacific NorthWest Writer’s Association, pronounced “pawn-WAH” because I say so) this summer, you witnessed Cherry Weiner, heard her speak, perhaps even talked to her and shaken her … Continue reading

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