Tag Archives: Writing

I’m Sorry for Neglecting You

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Phil Bost

Hello friends, please take a moment to enjoy my Luke Johnson-styled post. (He is such a vital blogger, so do take a moment to check his wares.) ************ This blog has experienced serious neglect since I’ve started working on durhamhoods.com, … Continue reading →

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The Adrenaline Jimmies

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Phil Bost

The Adrenaline Jimmies are not to be confused with the Jimmy Legs described here by Jon Stewart: Stay with me here. I have a hypothesis that strength training does something to an individual’s capacity to produce adrenaline. This is an … Continue reading →

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Top Secret Durham Neighborhood Listserv Map

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Phil Bost

This post is about my top secret project that I’ve been working on for a few weekends.  It was partly inspired by an eight year-old girl who went missing about a block from my house on January 7th.  It was … Continue reading →

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Hannibal Buress on Letterman

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Phil Bost

This is popping up on a lot of comedians’ Tumblr blogs.  There’s a consensus that Buress nailed it. Just love this guy.  First saw him on Louie and really fell for how his understated delivery and slight mumble lulled you … Continue reading →

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Who Cares About Kanye West?

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Phil Bost

[image via the Bygone Bereau] Passion of the Weiss is my favorite rap blog.  Last month their host of contributors held a roundtable discussion on Kanye West’s new album.  The idol worship you’ll find at Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and PopMatters … Continue reading →

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Bill Gate's Favorite Teacher Does It for Free

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Phil Bost

[image via azstarnet] We really shouldn’t care what Bill Gates thinks since he’s the quintessential black swan, but I wanted to catch your eye with a Sully lede. It is true though.  Bill Gates sits there with his kids and … Continue reading →

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Inside the Mind of a Genius

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Phil Bost

Google any phrase like “best television show” and The Wire is sure to dominate your results.  It wasn’t always this way. Back in September of 2000, David Simon (one of 2010′s MacArthur Genius Grant recipients) made the pitch to HBO.  … Continue reading →

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How to be an Ass at Parties

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Phil Bost

Step 1.) Read Wikipedia’s List of Common Misconceptions. Some Good ones: George Washington did not have wooden teeth. According to a study of Washington’s four known dentures by a forensic anthropologist from the University of Pittsburgh (in collaboration with the … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Game

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Phil Bost

Eugene says: Every once in a while you come across writing so good, you can’t sit still as you’re reading it. Fantastic way to introduce this article which is (partly) about the legend: Pelé. Excerpt: If the crisis of having … Continue reading →

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Faux Fur Writing Board

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Phil Bost

I would gladly put my cat Bok Bok in the blender if it would turn her into something useful like this. Let me reiterate. If the result was this write board, I  would blend Bok Bok on Christmas morning. [via … Continue reading →

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