Womb? Weary?

Hmmn. Well, I don't exactly mind the result of this little quiz - designed to tell you what book you are . . .

You're Ulysses!

by James Joyce

Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared
to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do
understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once
brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in
the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you
additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

(thanks to Alison and Mark)

Of Mermaids and Moxie - IWH and TSD

This coming week, in the midst of all this craziness, I'm also involved in two projects by noted author and fabulist Mr. Trav S.D. that may be of interest. Hope to see some of you there - here's the promo email Trav sent out:


* * TWO SINGULAR LOW-COST ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES CAN BE YOURS THIS COMING WEEK * *

Sunday, July 22, 4pm
SEA OF LOVE
at Coney Island USA , 1208 Surf Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Admission: $5

Trav S.D. revives his outlandish sex comedy, which was inspired by the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, for a special reading in honor of its 25th anniversary. With him on deck are Peter Brown as Bildad, Gyda Arber as Gidget, Lisa Barnes as Mrs. Paul, Ian W. Hill as Long John Long and Robert Pinnock as Poseidon, God of the Slinky Seas. It’s all part of the Coney Island Museum’s Ask the Expert series.


Tuesday, July 24, 8pm (7:30 sign-up)
THE MOXIE SHOW
at Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church Street, Tribeca, Manhattan
Admission: $5

Trav S.D. and Robert Pinnock host this eclectic mix of an old-time variety show (and Moxie infomercial) and a modern day open mike night. Featuring Deejay Ian W. Hill as the Voice of Moxie, Alexis Sottile’s new band Children of the People (a.k.a People of the Children), the Brain-Mind Debates, and hopefully YOU! That’s right. We’re seeking sketch comedy groups, stand-up comedians, poets, musicians, puppeteers, magicians etc etc to show their work. Door prizes for random audience members as well as prizes for those acts showing the most MOXIE, democratically elected using the world’s oldest approval device, the applause-o-meter. The inaugural edition is part of The Underground Zero Festival, but look for us every second and fourth Tuesday at Collective: Unconscious thereafter. Come help contribute to the downfall of Western Civilization.


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(I am also responsible for the supply of actual cans of cold, crisp, refreshing Moxie for the latter show - I bring it back in bulk from my trips to Maine, as it can't be found anywhere in NYC! Yankees, take note and get it here!)