Daily Archives: May 6, 2006

What’s the trouble with impressionists?

By Frank Paynter | Published: May 6, 2006

In the culturally stunned, dystopic states of North America a poet needs a different (though no greater) kind of faith and commitment from that of poets under other cruel and t/ruthless political regimes. Faith in poetry itself, more perhaps than has been required in other, older societies. Commitment to a poetics not defined by the [...]

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West Point Graduates Against the War

By Frank Paynter | Published: May 6, 2006

Thanks to David Weinberger for dropping the soap on this one today.  The West Point Graduates Against the War have been ordered to cease use of the West Point trademark.  The lying liars prove the West Pointers point, I think.  This from the Mercury News… West Point spokesman Lt. Col. Kent Cassella said the academy [...]

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Blogger branding and a good cup of Joe

By Frank Paynter | Published: May 6, 2006

My uncle gave me great advice about coffee when I was in my teens. “Learn to drink it black,” he said. “You’ll never be disappointed if there’s no cream or sugar.” I took that advice and I’ve never regretted it. This morning I’m sucking down mass units of something called “Late Night Log-in.” It’s a [...]

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