It’s too easy to say yes when the barstaff ask if you want cashback. Hello.
I didn’t do that last night, but some of you might have. It’s okay, just remember that your impulsive spending keeps things ticking over. I may splurge on a bobble hat from Emerald Surfwear this week. No cashback, thanks.
You might have seen that I’m writing a book. People keep asking, so I’ll tell you that it’s like a Korean Vendetta movie set in the West Of Ireland and directed by Tarantino. That’s just a list of influences. The story is about two crooks who go on a rampage against their boss on Halloween night. As of now, the working title is “PROJECT SAFEHOUSE.” This naming scheme is a trick I stole from Warren Ellis. Follow his email newsletter to equalise my Karma.
This is Sunday Snackbox, a weekly ping on the radar of existential horror. Stomach feeling terrible? Skin crawling? No money? Headache? It’s okay. Some people feel like that every day. I don’t know how much we can do for them, but we can look after ourselves. Here’s a recipe, some reading material, something to watch, and a playlist I made you. Aren’t you lucky.
ONWARD!
COOK THIS:
Smoked Salmon and Pea Frittata – Five ingredients. Easy stuff.
READ THIS:
Priests are sad. They’re just like us, now. (irishtimes.com)
How to get over social anxiety – A repackaging of “Face Your Fears,” but good. (nymag.com)
Tengu: The Japanese Demon that’s basically a mini-god. – Tofugu.com
WATCH THIS:
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen – The Internet went mad at this a while ago, but I only recently found it, so watch it again. It’s mental.
LISTEN THIS:
LASTLY:
The National Poetry Slam Final is on December 8th. That’s two days before my birthday.
More importantly, my excellent friend Dave Rock and I are representing the entire Province of Connacht at the thing. If you can come at all, please do. I’ll be sending out details about a bus for us all. It’s on a Thursday night, but it’s a big one. We’d all love to see as many heads heads there as possible.
That’s that. Until next week.
Nick
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