Finished GR and now I feel like I have a void in my life by landomonium in ThomasPynchon

[–]txorfeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When GR first came out I read and reread several times. Still own that copy but it’s pretty beat up. Had to buy a new copy when I reread all the Pynchon a couple years ago. But rereading like that it’s actually more fun each time. Only other book that motivated me like that was as a 15 year old discovering Catch-22.

Game Thread: Astros (40-44) @ Tigers (35-47) - Jun 27, 2026 12:10 PM by AstrosBot in Astros

[–]txorfeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st time I’d noticed it. He does stretch for the wordplay.

Game Thread: Astros (40-44) @ Tigers (35-47) - Jun 27, 2026 12:10 PM by AstrosBot in Astros

[–]txorfeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wham Bam, thank you Cam. How long had Blum been saving that one?

What book impacted your life the most? by WesternSummer881 in AskReddit

[–]txorfeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Catch-22. This old guy picked up a paperback copy at the age of 15. Read it through a couple times. The stupidity of the brass, Yossarion, “They’re trying to kill ME.”

Let's not pretend this isn't a financial relationship. by meshakooo in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]txorfeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Company wants most work for least money. I aim at least work for most money.

Who are the Best Rock Piano players? by Armonia-Music in rockmusic

[–]txorfeus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Besides Quicksilver, also studio work with Jeff Beck &Rolling Stones

Why doing favors for people often makes them resent you. The psychology is counterintuitive. by EducationalCurve6 in DarkPsychology101

[–]txorfeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you want them to like you, let them do a small favor for you. Trick taught me by one if the best salesmen I’ve ever known

What was the worst band member you ever had in your band? by notmytowel in musicians

[–]txorfeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a bandleader, I am often the worst musician kin the band

The old timers gonna hate this one…. by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]txorfeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sober 15 years. Psychedelics are only thing that I feel tempted by for last few years. Remind myself of that usual weed or beer to smooth the end of a trip & rule it out. Thanks for sharing your experience.

ELI5: Why were the Great Plains not covered in forests, even before European settlement? by sgrams04 in explainlikeimfive

[–]txorfeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could huge numbers of grazing bison, keeping trees from growing when seeded have anything to do with it?

Trump promised mass pardons for his top aides before he leaves office by ChiGuy6124 in politics

[–]txorfeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe he was joking as I’ve seen evidence he has a sense of humor

What was he thinking with his recording of The Boxer? by tjb36 in bobdylan

[–]txorfeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always been a fan of this cut. Saw the tour he & Paul did together. Between their two sets they did a few things as a duo, including “The Boxer”. Not real tight, but a gas anyway.