Better Than Friday - 188 (Patreon)

Good afternoon everyone, how are ya?

Currently finishing up the absurd nightmare poem of the Satyricon by Petronius.

It's a discordant, fragmented mess due to pieces of the book missing, but the narrative is so bizarre in the first place I'm not sure it matters.

Speaking of fragmented bizarre literary messes, something I really ought to review would be...

1. Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs

Theoretically, I read this in my 20's and again, like 'The Sun Also Rises', I remember nothing.

More understandable given the nature of Burroughs' novel. It's an absolute mess.

I can't wait to get lost in there again.

2. Kathy Acker interviewing William S. Burroughs

Two fine authors having an interesting conversation.

3. Joy Division - Interzone

A fine classic whose title is inspired by the Burroughs novel above.

4. The Emperor Nero

"Let him kill me...Only let him rule."

What a line.

The Satyricon was written in the age of Nero (it's speculated), so I thought I'd brush up on the convoluted bloodbath that is the history of Roman Emperors.

5. Renaissance Periodization and Dr. Mike

Not to proselytize, but here are some excellent reasons to strength train, and the different approaches one should take depending on their age.

Also, Dr. Mike Israetel is extremely knowledgeable and frequently hysterical.