Monthly Archives: March 2012

Can rivals stay married?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Dave Gladow

One of the themes that didn’t quite make the cut for Eyeblack Odyssey (though it probably should have) was the idea of rivalry in a marriage. Specifically, can fans of opposing rival schools be married and make it work? For … Continue reading →

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What should the New Orleans Hornets new nickname be?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dave Gladow

I’m serious, I have no friggin’ clue. Here’s the NOLA.com story on the potential change, and the original SI.com article (very much worth a read) which inspired it.  The basic info is this: The Hornets may change their team name. … Continue reading →

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Frequently asked questions about Eyeblack Odyssey

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dave Gladow

Here are some frequently asked questions about Eyeblack Odyssey, my first book of splendor and delight. What is it? It’s my first book of splendor and delight. It chronicles a fall in which I attempted to go to a different … Continue reading →

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What’s the worst part of Eyeblack Odyssey?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Dave Gladow

Following up on Wednesday’s post, I must now ask myself, what is the worst part of Eyeblack Odyssey? Well, okay, I don’t have to do this, but I’m doing it anyway. Fortunately, my answer is a relatively easy thing to … Continue reading →

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Lightning: The missing science in everything

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dave Gladow

You ever notice how lightning is some sort of mystical catch-all for unexplained science in the movies? I was just thinking about this in the shower the other day*, and it really dawned on me that since scientists are mostly … Continue reading →

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What’s the best part of Eyeblack Odyssey?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dave Gladow

In the course of the occasional interview (but more often when involved in a random conversation with a person who displays a general interest in my new book, Eyeblack Odyssey), I have been known to get some variation of the … Continue reading →

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On little print…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Dave Gladow

After years of emotional struggle and an exhausting schedule of writing, editing, and waiting, I finally got to a point with my book where it was available for public consumption. And fearing the worst kind of critique whilst simultaneously hoping … Continue reading →

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Top 5 non-reading uses for Eyeblack Odyssey

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dave Gladow

Anyone can write a book that people read. But what about a book that provides even more than that? Here are my top five non-reading uses for my first book, Eyeblack Odyssey. 1.) Doorstop. Let’s start with the traditional. I … Continue reading →

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Top 5 reasons not to buy Eyeblack Odyssey … refuted!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Dave Gladow

Now that I’ve given you five good reasons to buy my book, Eyeblack Odyssey, you might still be dragging your feet. To that, I’d say, “What’s wrong with you?” But I’m willing to go even further than that, and refute, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 reasons to buy Eyeblack Odyssey

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dave Gladow

Haven’t decided yet whether you want to buy my new book, Eyeblack Odyssey? Here are the excuses you need to go ahead and pull the trigger. 1.) You like me or my writing. Granted, this might seem obvious, but I’m … Continue reading →

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