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In Memoriam

RIP Jack Vance

The cusp of the demon is the iPad in your lap

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If you said “Jack who?” you might want to know George R.R. Martin once called him the greatest living science fiction writer and a master of fantasy “right up there with Tolkien.” That’s right, buddy, Tolkien. Unfortunately, as of Sunday, May 26, 2013, he no longer qualifies as living and will have to settle for merely being the greatest.

Carlo Rotella’s overview of Vance’s significance as a writer in The New York Times Magazine is probably the best thing I’ve ever read about him. I suggest you read it too. “The Eyes of the Overworld” (from the second Dying Earth book) is a prescient and deeply ironic metaphor for this avatar-obsessed virtual non-life we’re cultivating as a race of touchscreen and phone addicts. And this, 40 years before FaceBook. It’s also hilarious. Thank you, Jack Vance, for just being you.

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Johnny Tapia’s public memorial service

Johnny Tapia in his early 20s, when he was beginning his professional career and starting to make a name for himself nationally
Courtesy of Johnny Tapia
Johnny Tapia in his early 20s, when he was beginning his professional career and starting to make a name for himself nationally

On Sunday evening at The Pit, Burqueños will gather to honor Johnny Tapia. Viewing begins at 6:45 p.m. and the service is scheduled for 8 p.m.

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        Duuude! Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! fans are totally bumming today. Season Cinco and series finale milk man Richard Dunn passed away at 75. As the milk man he delivered Tim and Eric's unpasteurized holiday milk, killing off the cast and several guest stars.

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