A little social commentary, a little writerly update this week…
Is Dumb the New Smart?
It’s actually a political/pop culture trend that started under the George W. Bush administration, and the concomitant rise of celebrities like Paris Hilton.
But it reached its zenith with Sarah Palin and her recent commentary on Paul Revere. He made his famous ride, gun in hand, to warn the British: we Americans have the right to bear arms. Remember from history class?
Education is passe, intellectual inquiry is for assholes, and everything you needed to know, you learned at Sunday family suppers, between Church and rifle practice.
For a recent pop culture counterpart, see Charlie Sheen.
Writing Brief
In writing news, my manuscript wends its way to a climax and denouement (isn’t that a great word?). I just finished up a murder scene (mwah, ha, ha, ha).
Excitement is building for Lambda’s 2011 Writers’ Retreat. I’ve made my flight arrangements and sent in my photo/bio.
Lambda started a listserv for Fellows so we can share transportation and get to know each other. I’m already amazed (and a bit intimidated) by the list of authors. Lots of writers to learn from.
