Mariano, the Accidental Artist
Perhaps this is an unfair blog. Perhaps it is not right to select out one contributor to the discussion threads at The Society of Honorand parse his work. But I intend neither to condemn nor idolize, complain nor advise, admire nor despair. Well, maybe some admire. Mariano Renato, or MarianoRenatoPacifico, or Renato Pacifico, or any … Continue reading
The Art of the Insult
A quirky gentleman by the name of Paul Conrad died a couple of years ago (September 4, 2010). The brouhaha about libel in the Philippines brings him to mind. Conrad lived 86 years. His name was legend in the United States, reflecting the power and popularity of a pen. A pen that was busy writing, … Continue reading