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KURT VONNEGUT: PLAYBOY INTERVIEW (1973) by David Standish By 1962, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., had been writing novels for ten years; three had been published—Player Piano, The Sirens of Titan and Mother Night—and nobody had ever heard of him. He didn’t count. Player Piano had been haphazardly reviewed when it was published in 1952, because it was a first novel; and had been as haphazardly dismissed when the reviewers found out that it looked a lot like science fiction—which is to say, trash. In 1959, “The Sirens of Titan” came out as a paperback original, with a screaming space-opera cover—and didn’t get a single review. Ditto Mother...

Blankets can be reduced to the simple definition of being a piece of cloth that covers a large part of a person’s body. However, blankets have turned from mere bedding items to trinkets with plenty of significance. Some children have their own comfort blankets, which soothe them and help them feel secure. Adults have their favorite blankets too, most of the time, but that’s usually because they prefer one material over some of the other options. Whatever the case, blankets are a must-have, so let’s talk about all the different types of blankets. Top 3 Blanket picks for warmth and...

Blankets can be reduced to the simple definition of being a piece of cloth that covers a large part of a person’s body. However, blankets have turned from mere bedding items to trinkets with plenty of significance. Some children have their own comfort blankets, which soothe them and help them feel secure. Adults have their favorite blankets too, most of the time, but that’s usually because they prefer one material over some of the other options. Whatever the case, blankets are a must-have, so let’s talk about all the different types of blankets. Top 3 Blanket picks for warmth and...

Congratulations, mama! Let’s shop! 🍼👶🤰🛍️ We know retailers are filled with products to make parenting easier, so you’ve got to be wondering which baby registry items are truly a must-have and which you should avoid! According to well-seasoned moms, here’s a list of the products you won’t want to live without along with the top 3 purchases many regretted buying at all. Tip – If you’re an Amazon Prime member with a little one on the way, head on over to Amazon and create a new baby registry! In addition to being one of the easiest places to get almost...

You will never believe how easy and spectacular this smoked whole chicken recipe is until you try it yourself. Full of tips and tricks, this post will help you make the best smoked chicken recipe you’ve ever had in your life! If you’re looking to get your feet wet on smoking meats, it doesn’t get any easier than smoked whole chicken. You may have considered our smoked turkey recipe but been intimidated by it because of the size of the bird. I’m here to tell you though, there is no reason whatsoever to worry. I’ll walk you through this smoked...