Monthly Archives: June 2014

Get Happy

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: On the occasion of what would have been Judy Garland’s 92nd birthday, I offer a link to a high-definition clip of the “Get Happy” number, from Summer Stock, the last musical she made for MGM (in 1950), … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Cole Porter

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Since I reached the charming age of puberty And began to finger feminine curls, Like a show that’s typically Shuberty I have always had a multitude of girls, But now that a married man, at last, am … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Tea Chronicles: Vintage Tea Ads, Five Ways

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Vintage” is really superfluous: there’s no doubt these are from a very, very different era.    

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Linkage

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Not sure if I’m more annoyed by those who look down on this or that literary genre or those who make a big deal about “genre shaming.” My advice to folks who feel “shamed”: Try not … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Golden Coach”

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Sort of reminds me of that old A-ha video. With art by Clement Hurel. Related Some background on Hurel along with some more posters.

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Sunday Jazz Selection

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: A cover of Footprints, a Wayne Shorter tune, by John Goodwin and the Appetizers.   Recorded live in 1990. Goodwin, bass player, band leader and my cousin, sadly passed away a few months ago.  This embed is from … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free: Surging? Peaking? Declining?

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Back when I worked for a major media outlet, we staffers would sometimes joke that there was no better guarantee that a trend had gone past its peak and begun its decline than being chosen by our magazine … Continue reading →

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Beware of Mr Baker

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Blowhard Esq. did a very nice job recommending recent documentaries about pop music.  Here’s another: Beware of Mr. Baker, available on Netflix Streaming. “he personally is what drums are all about” (Stewart Copeland) . . . . “the … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Wildcard: African Primitive Guitar

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: If proof were needed that any human soul can be the vessel for brilliant music, here it is, a self-made original of the highest order. Enjoy!

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NPR and Unspoken Assumptions

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: If you have a little over four minutes to spare, take a listen to the sound file below.  It is snipped from an NPR podcast entitled Pop Culture Happy Hour.  The full series is available for download for … Continue reading →

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