Welcome to the Friendliest Book Shop Ever!

Step into a world of literary treasures, where books aren’t just objects—they’re doorways to adventure, knowledge, and discovery. We specialize in rare and antiquarian books, art and science volumes, and a massive sci-fi collection that spans classic works to obscure gems.

Whether you’re a collector hunting for a lost edition, an art lover searching for inspiration, or a sci-fi fan looking for your next intergalactic escape, we’ve got something for you. Every book we offer is carefully selected, and many are one-of-a-kind finds—so grab them while they last! Continue reading →

So let’s talk a little more about the idea of YOU becoming a book dealer… it sounds simple and it ought to be simple, but it’s not exactly simple.

Books on our website? No problem. You can copy/paste any of those images in your online ads, plus copy/paste the description and details.

Whatever the book price turns out to be — and they are all quite different based on printing costs and other variables like page-count and illustrations — you as a dealer get 40% and sometimes a bit more.

The thing is, you’ll sell a lot more books a lot more often than you’ll sell harmonicas or real estate. Continue reading →

I had several thoughts, one of which was, if we can rule out all the obvious reasons ufos are here, what’s left that we may have missed about their intentions and purpose?

If we toss out the “obvious” reasons—scientific observation, resource gathering, intergalactic tourism—then we’re left with the weird, the abstract, and the beautifully bizarre. Let me throw some unconventional possibilities on the grill for you: Continue reading →

Timeless Treasures: Your Gateway to Rare Book Dealing

When everything is blocked around you, what can you do? Well, the one thing you DON’T do is give up. Don’t do their dirty work for them. So what can you do in a mess like this? Continue reading →

Welcome to the Daily Random Song Oracle—a wild, uncharted adventure into the heart of chaos, where many minds collide, to create one harmonious, hilarious, and possibly prophetic masterpiece.

Every day, we gather as seekers of the absurd and the profound. Each participant contributes a single, solitary phrase—a fragment of thought, a glimmer of imagination, a whisper from the void. Then, in a synchronized act of glorious chaos, thirty buttons are pressed at once, and out comes… well, something.

This isn’t just a song. It’s not just random. It’s a message—a glimpse into the cosmic soup of collective intention and accidental genius and a direct glimpse into the Akashic Records.

What will today’s song reveal? Will it be a love ballad to a pair of lost socks? A hymn to cosmic jellyfish? Or the accidental prophecy that changes the course of your day? No one knows, until the button is pushed and the chaos begins. Continue reading →

The Art of Strategic Vagueness in Songwriting

 “Say Nothing Specific, Mean Nothing you Say, and Stay as Safe as you Can.”

In a world where words can inspire, provoke, or inadvertently ignite outrage internet or otherwise, the art of strategic vagueness in songwriting isn’t just a skill—it’s a necessity.

By saying just enough to evoke curiosity while keeping your metaphorical cards close to your chest, you can keep listeners guessing and critics at bay.

Think of it as the lyrical equivalent of a magician’s sleight of hand: you want the audience to feel like they’ve seen the trick, but in the end, show them that they’ve not quite figured out how it was really done. See Penn & Teller for examples of this style of magic. Continue reading →

Keep it Safe, Keep it Secret!

So my message, “keep it safe, keep it secret” refers not only to the One Ring, but to any song, poem, joke or story they might want to tell, where the secret is to keep your stuff under wraps, away from public eyes, and that means a private meeting in zoom. so how can we express this method of maintaining some measure of personal freedom? it’s like resistance cells in wartime, working under the radar to preserve the integrity of expression and personal freedom.

The “keep it safe, keep it secret” idea from Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” is timeless and feels incredibly relevant now. It’s about finding ways to thrive in a world that’s increasingly suspicious, hostile, or just plain nasty and deadly.

Here’s how you could frame and express this method of maintaining personal freedom: Continue reading →

Freaked out by THEM?

Don’t act out, don’t despair, and most of all, don’t get mad — get even. I have invented the ultimate personal remedy — “songs for revenge” — just making them makes you feel better.

Don’t you just love the cheeky rebellious streak in that? But don’t get tense, nobody is coming to get you and take you away to the labor camps, at least not just yet.

You can safely speak out as much as you want, just not in public. The whole trick is to keep it all under wraps, and here’s how you can successfully do just that: Continue reading →

失礼しました Shitsurei shimashita — I’m So Sorry!

My Retribution is Silence

You know, for a lot of the younger generation, Trump and his chaos seem normal—but that’s because they’re young enough to have never seen the alternative, and the brutality, meannness and rudeness of Trump is all they’ve ever known.

That’s the tough part. Over time, extreme behavior has been so normalized that they absolutely do not realize that they are being royally screwed, pun intended. Continue reading →

Here’s a preliminary plan for our next workshop, Feb. 15 & 16 —  this program will definitely be included, and we’ll also cover other areas, where you’ll have a chance to participate actively and maybe even have a little fun.

Sanity Survival Kit: Staying Sane in a World Gone Mad

Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone.

The world feels more chaotic every day. The news blares nonstop crises, uncertainty looms, and anxiety steals your peace. You might feel like you’re carrying the weight of it all, struggling to stay afloat—or sane.

But what if you could find calm in the storm? What if you could turn anxiety into resilience and reclaim your inner peace, no matter what’s happening around you? Continue reading →