• Burning Shore

    Fish Tales

    At Sea with the Odyssey, the Fisherman, and the Rose of Nevada

    At Sea with the Odyssey, the Fisherman, and the Rose of Nevada

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore

    Still Expanding Those Minds

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore

    Existential

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore

    No Apologies

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    6 min

    Alembic Offerings

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    The View from the Mast-head

    Pantheism and its Discontents

    Pantheism and its Discontents

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    5 min

    Thar She Blows

    News and Notes

    News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    I Was a Teenage Jesus Freak

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Empathy Boxed In

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    15 min

    Demons and Christians

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    California Flickers

    Reviews, News, and Notes

    Reviews, News, and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    9 min

    Myths and Matters

    Californica and More

    Californica and More

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    3 min

    See You in Cali

    Upcoming events

    Upcoming events

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    Californica

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    14 min

    The Wild Awake

    Animist Awareness in the Ventana Wilderness

    Animist Awareness in the Ventana Wilderness

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    9 min

    Zone Ghosts and Mango Babas

    News, Reviews, and Notes

    News, Reviews, and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    10 min

    Hard Rain Drops

    Navigating the Weirdness

    Navigating the Weirdness

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    God is a Fiery Accelerant

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Ganga Burn

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    14 min

    Invisibilities

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    Out of the Oven

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    9 min

    Happy Anniversary

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Into the Cantina

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    Dancing with the Dead

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Big Little, Big

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    Political Weird

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    The Rise and Fall of Earthrise

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    Sad Ear Worm

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    9 min

    War in the Age of Intelligent Machines

    The New Archive, plus News and Notes

    The New Archive, plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Toad Tunes

    Alan Bishop Psychs Out

    Alan Bishop Psychs Out

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    15 min

    PKD’s Divine Interference

    One from the Archive

    One from the Archive

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    5 min

    On the Road

    Upcoming Classes, Lectures, and Events

    Upcoming Classes, Lectures, and Events

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    A Little Monkey Told Me

    A Hanuman synchronicity, plus News and Notes

    A Hanuman synchronicity, plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    7 min

    Platform Shuffles

    The shifting marketplace(s) of ideas

    The shifting marketplace(s) of ideas

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Monsters of Techno

    From the Archives

    From the Archives

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    You Are the Eyes of the World

    The Dzogchen and The Dead

    The Dzogchen and The Dead

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    AI and the Acid Western

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    Techgnostic Times

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    7 min

    Spiritual Warfare

    From the archive: Televangelists during the first Gulf War

    From the archive: Televangelists during the first Gulf War

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    14 min

    Doom Scroll

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    King of the Jinn

    Esoteric Tourism in Morocco

    Esoteric Tourism in Morocco

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    13 min

    Pinky Pat Layouts

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    11 min

    The Weird and the Banal

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    17 min

    “AI EEEEEEE!!!”

    Grappling with global weirding

    Grappling with global weirding

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    9 min

    Powerspotting

    Establishing the Alembic

    Establishing the Alembic

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    10 min

    Sounding Off and On

    Plus News and Notes

    Plus News and Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    7 min

    The Smoldering Shore

    Back in Slack

    Back in Slack

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore

    The Elephant LSD

    Thoughts on a Euro-American Ally

    Thoughts on a Euro-American Ally

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    7 min

    Burning Shore Redux

    Plus News & Notes

    Plus News & Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    7 min

    A Nibble from the Dr.

    More on the Beatles

    More on the Beatles

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    16 min

    Ask Dr. D. 11

    Schismogenesis, Subculture, and the Inevitable Discord Server

    Schismogenesis, Subculture, and the Inevitable Discord Server

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...
  • Burning Shore
    12 min

    Beatles and Blotters

    Plus News & Notes

    Plus News & Notes

    You have probably had enough Odyssey talk by now, but here’s another take, now as cold as a fish. Still, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on one of the great myths of the sea, that briny zone of thought and experience that has pulled me under ever since I reread Moby-Dick late last year. Considering the fact that Nolan’s film became that rare Hollywood thing — an actual event — it seems hardly accidental that the...