Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

A short history and glimpse of the future

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

R.Crumb

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running toward life

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

In a long ago edition of the Paris Review, writer Ray Bradbury responded to a question about a mysterious character, Mr. Electrico, who appeared in “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” “Yes, but he was a real man. That was his … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weekend House Party

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Here in the sad old USA we are in the midst of a long holiday weekend and a motivation-sapping heatwave. So, it’s a great time to stay indoors and chill. There’s no better way to do so than with an … Continue reading →

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Civil Disobedience

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

If the injustice is part of the necessary friction of the machine of government, let it go, let it go: perchance it will wear smooth–certainly the machine will wear out… but if it is of such a nature that it … Continue reading →

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Macédoine

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

  Inside Darwin’s bookshelves: a project to catalogue his personal library. International pop superstar Dua Lipa and the historic Portuguese bookstore Livraria Lello have teamed up to launch the Manifesto Library. Opening today, June 27, 2026, the space serves as … Continue reading →

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Birds of America

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

If you’re in Maine, you might want to check out First Fridays at Bowdoin College’s Special Collections Library. On the first Friday of every month, people gather together for a surprise. Some of them have even placed bets on the … Continue reading →

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Geographic Oddities

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

I don’t think that anybody would challenge the notion that the United States is a really, really weird place, but there are some geographic oddities in the video below that you might find fascinating. RealLifeLore selected some interesting facts that … Continue reading →

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On Writing

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Stephen King is one of the most successful authors of all time, and among other honors won the National Book Award in 2003. His memoir / writing manual, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, offers a wonderful look inside his … Continue reading →

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Hope is a thing with feathers

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

“Hope” is the thing with feathers — That perches in the soul — And sings the tune without the words — And never stops — at all — And sweetest — in the Gale — is heard — And sore … Continue reading →

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Vampire Novels

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Brian D. Butler
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