Monthly Archives: August 2012

City Sights: New York, NY

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: My favorite of the architecture photos I took while in NYC last month.

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Stoya Storytime

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

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A Little Something on Higher Education

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Fenster

I am a recovering college administrator with an interest in, and a love for, education.  So you may have to bear with me if I post from time to time on that topic.  I have a now mostly abandoned site … Continue reading →

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Book Notes: Sherlock Holmes

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.” Everyone knows the character, but have you ever read … Continue reading →

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“Crosswinds”

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I enjoyed this 1951 film written and directed by Lewis R. Foster. It plays like a run-through of B-movie tropes: bits of aviation films, adventure films, safari films float around in the mix (there’s even some … Continue reading →

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Old California Cars 1: A Red Truck

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: There’s much to enjoy about life in California. For one thing, in much of the state there are no mosquitos. Another big one, as far as I’m concerned: the presence of loads of old cars and trucks. … Continue reading →

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Aging Gracefully

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Pretty far into aging, but still graceful.  Lyons, NY.

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A Short Ode to Upstate New York

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Here is a short ode to upstate, illustrated by two pictures taken in the last couple of days. ——————– If you are seeking some sodas in Sodus, You can get a good deal for a buck.   But … Continue reading →

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Movies Used to be Awesome

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

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Priority Lists

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: During my 30 years as a media flunky, most of my friends were performers, writers, designers, journalists, artists, etc. Since retiring four years ago, though, I’ve been spending at least half my time among what I think … Continue reading →

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