New background

I’ve done one last thing before putting site work away for the weekend: I’ve changed the background graphic. If you don’t believe me, hit F5, and you’ll see.

Originally, the background just featured elements from the Bellagio carpet, but it now features bits and pieces of at least a half-dozen. Can you guess any of them? Hint: They aren’t all from Las Vegas.

C’mon, give it a shot…that’s what comments are for.

I’ve also spruced up the title graphic, as you’ll see. I tried the monochromatic look for a few days, thinking that I’d focus more attention on the text. But after I had time to think about it, it just looked boring. After experimenting with color, I’ve decided to add motion.

Book review: Eyeing the Flash

I’ve always been fascinated by carnivals, carnies, and con-artists. Two of my favorite books, the novel Nightmare Alley and Julian Prosauker’s Suckers All!, the story of honest John Kelly, are set in this milieu. So how does a more recent memoir of life on the carnival pitch fair? Let’s see.
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