The Bierce Denouements

Posted by JoeAm on February 1, 2013 · 16 Comments 

Denouement, n. 1. a. the final clarification or resolution of a plot in a play or other work, b. the point at which this occurs. 2. final outcome; solution. Ambrose Bierce gives us, in resolute resolution, the meanings of words which otherwise would be plots of unintelligible confusion.  Here are a few of his more … Continue reading →

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The Letter "L" by Ambrose Bierce

Posted by JoeAm on November 6, 2012 · 18 Comments 

Excerpts from “The Devil’s Dictionary“ By Ambrose Bierce Selections from the Letter “L” LANGUAGE, n.  The music with which we charm the serpents guardinganother’s treasure. LAP, n.  One of the most important organs of the female system–anadmirable provision of nature for the repose of infancy, but chieflyuseful in rural festivities to support plates of cold … Continue reading →

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Laughing in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on May 24, 2012 · 9 Comments 

Filipinos have a sense of humor appropriate to their social condition. That would be earthy rather than nuanced. “Huh? Nice going, Crazy Joe, confusing us in the very first sentence.” By earthy, I mean Filipinos “get” sex jokes and ridicule because sex is very popular here and ridicule is an art. But take a stab … Continue reading →

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