Cardyn Brooks's Blog, page 32

Roget, Webster & OED to the Rescue

amazing real raw true   Observation: When fiction phenom Katy Evans uses these words in her aggressively visceral writing style, they read as distinctive identifiers with layers of impact. When other authors' prose are peppered with these words they lose their emotional punch.   Bogus Assumption Treated As Fact: If one bestselling author's writing style and vocabulary compels readers, that means readers want every author's style and words to reflect the exact same style and words. 

Not OK in Oklahoma (University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon   Observation: Some racists spend more time and energy smack talking (and chanting) rather than performing and achieving at superior levels.  

Breaking Free

The original artwork for the Dodging Eros, Through Past, Present and Pleasure by Cardyn Brooks cover image boldly ventures into an uncertain future.

Still Dreaming

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

http://www.gotnewswire.com/news/chevy-chase-home-vandalized-with-nword-on-mlk-day


Observation: For as far as we've come, we still have quite a way to go.

Mental Poison

I have no disagreement with President Obama as a human being. In fact, I'll go so far to say one of the things I respect very much is the role model that he has served as a husband and a father. And I think he has been an exemplary husband to his wife and an extraordinary father to to his daughters. Frankly, America needs a good role model like that.

-Mike Huckabee during a speech at the National Press Club February 2011


Observation: Sanctimonious hypocrisy sells more books. 

 

Opposite Effect

Observation: Anti-freedom fanatics never seem to understand that murdering individuals doesn't kill inalienable truths; it just makes defenders of freedom more dedicated.

Dodging Eros C.I.X. Tries Therapy

Dodging Eros Cover Image X starts at the beginning.

Dodging Eros Cover Image X in Rehab for the Holidays?

After spotting an allegedly intoxicated C.I.X. in an empty field several days ago, reliable sources have reported that the mysterious original artwork has been involuntarily checked into the exclusive Shady Acres Art Spa to get "refreshed" for its upcoming debut. There's speculation about loose threads, sun damage, and dangerous pigment mixing.

Dodging Eros C.I.X. Hits the Skids

The original artwork for the Dodging Eros, Through Past, Present and Pleasure cover image was seen wallowing in an empty field. Wailing and babbling was heard. While most people in the U.S. are celebrating Thanksgiving, C.I.X. is probably headed to art rehab.

Dodging Eros Cover Image X in Hiding After Being Freed

The search for the original Dodging Eros artwork enters a new phase.