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“Dea Ex Machina” by John Updike

By On March 27, 2008

Dea Ex Machina John Updike “In brief, shapeliness and smoothness of the flesh are desirable because they are signs of biological efficiency.” – David Angus, The New York Times Book Review My… Read More

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“Down by the Sea” by Hal Sirowitz

By On March 19, 2008

Down by the Sea Hal Sirowitz When I was young I thought the condoms I found on the beach, she said, were dead jellyfish. When I brought them home my mother took… Read More

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Thanks to the 4,500 E-Verse Readers

By On March 17, 2008

I’d like to thank the 4,500 people who visited my blog in the past month to read what I have to say. I’d like to remind you all that we have E-Verse… Read More

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Newburyport Literary Festival

By On March 13, 2008

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Ernest Returns from Peru; Lynn Flies Over the Nazca Lines

By On March 10, 2008

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E-Verse at Philly Beer Week

By On March 9, 2008

Click to Play E-Verse representative and beer expert Keith Keller joined Paul at the opening night of Philadelphia Beer Week. This footage taken from the Nodding Head. If you’re in Philly and… Read More

Update from Peru

By On March 7, 2008

According to local sources, Ernie and Lynn managed to land in Cuzco despite adverse weather conditions typical at 12,000 feet, which momentarily compelled the pilot to redirect the flight to Lima. They… Read More

Barnes & Noble gets Tagged and Obsessed

By On March 5, 2008

B&N has been dabbling in online video for a little while now. Up until now, they have mostly focused on promotional items, featured books, interviews and events. Now it appears they are… Read More

A couple of things to get you through the weekend

By On February 29, 2008

Stephen Colbert has been one of the early adopters in mixing TV with the Internet. He has been responsible for taking down WikiPedia and asking fans to make a viral video online… Read More

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A Viral Video Duel

By On February 28, 2008

Greetings E-Versers, Paul here. After recent discussions with E-Verse readers, it pains me to think that many of you are not keeping up with popular culture (and I do use that word… Read More

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E-Verse in Peru

By On February 27, 2008

Ernest will be away for the next eleven days traveling in Peru. He will resume regular bookish posts upon his return, assuming he survives altitude sickness and various delightful diseases on offer.… Read More

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E-Verse Plug: Two Upcoming Performances of Music by Composer Daniel Felsenfeld

By On January 21, 2008

January 27, 2008 :: Stanford, CA Mezzo-soprano Amy Schneider, pianist Laura Dahl, violinist Livia Sohn, and cellist Thalia Moore premere The Poet’s Dream of Herself as a Young Girl, a setting of… Read More

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My Good Friend and E-Verser Nominated for Grammy Awards in Both Heavy Metal and Polka! No Lie!

By On January 8, 2008

My old pal and long-time E-Verser (and drummer) Matt Thompson is up for two Grammy Awards this year: “Best Metal Performance” for his drumming on King Diamond’s single “Never Ending Hill” “Best… Read More

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“New Year’s Day” by Robert Lowell

By On January 1, 2008

Again and then again . . . the year is born To ice and death, and it will never do To skulk behind storm-windows by the stove To hear the postgirl sounding… Read More

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Boston Globe List of Poems Made Into Movies

By On December 5, 2007

1904-1913 Nothing but a couple of shorts based on “The Night Before Christmas.” There have been so many of these — including half a dozen made-for-TV versions — that I’m leaving all… Read More

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E-Verse Contessa brings us SWAG

By On November 15, 2007

A reminder to E-Versers that, although it has been a while since our last episode, we are not stopping production. Ernie got married, which apparently takes some organizing . . . who… Read More

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Kenn Kweder DVD, and, Yes, Lynn and Ernie are Getting Married

By On October 17, 2007

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2007 National Book Award Finalists for Poetry Announced

By On October 16, 2007

The finalists for the 2007 National Book Award for poetry have been announced. I reproduce the foundation’s press release. Please do not mistake these obsequious descriptions of the authors for anything I… Read More

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David Yezzi and “Poetry Amid the Kultursmog”

By On October 15, 2007

David Yezzi on contemporary American poetry, from a recent interview in MensDaily.com: “A perennial call goes out sounding the decline of poetry, but it seems to me that things are much as… Read More

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Funny Photo Caption – prizes awarded!

By On October 8, 2007

This photo was captured during Ernie’s bachelor party this weekend. A prize will go out to the best caption. Post your captions in the comments. Winners (and prizes) will be announced tomorrow.… Read More

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It’s not a party until you’ve tapped a keg

By On October 7, 2007

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The Ernest Hilbert Bachelor Party

By On October 7, 2007

Many of you may or may not know that Ernie is getting married this month to the lovely Lynn. We’ve dragged Ernie up to the Poconos (the mountains in Pennsylvania) to celebrate… Read More

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An E-Verser Needs Your Help to Understand the Origins of “New Age” Philosophy

By On August 17, 2007

An E-Verser writes in for your guidance: “I’m interested in doing a cross-curricular project (RE, History and Art) on “New Age” religion with some of my students, but I want to do… Read More

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Italian Shirts and French Facades

By On July 20, 2007

I took lunch today in the basement at the Bellevue Hotel (I had a Newport Salad, a historically recent creation, which was described on the menu as a “New Port Salad”). I… Read More

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Where’s my E-Verse tat?

By On July 18, 2007

We’re sending E-Verse temporary tattoos out. We have plenty to go around. Check out these happy campers sporting their very own art de corps. They’re free, and we ship them to you… Read More

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E-Verse Missed its Own Anniversary

By On July 17, 2007

I have never been very good at recalling specific dates or appointments, and annual ones, anniversaries, tend to be particularly elusive where I’m concerned. As a result, I missed E-Verse Radio’s eighth… Read More

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E-Verse Blog Introduction

By On July 16, 2007

Welcome to the newly inaugurated E-Verse Radio blog. As a Bond villain might proclaim: “You may be wondering why I’ve called you all here.” Paul, my E-Verse producer, has been after me… Read More

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Welcome to the brand new E-Verse Blog!

By On July 9, 2007

Welcome to the brand new E-Verse Blog! The newsletter that formerly appeared here can be found now at www.everseuniverse.com. It will feature both the current and past installments of the newsletter. The… Read More

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By On July 3, 2007

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“Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” – Henry Louis Mencken

By On June 18, 2007

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