Monthly Archives: March 2016

The French Are an Ancient and Opulent People

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I. Germany (says the Greek Chalcondyles) is of ample latitude from Vienna to the ocean; and it stretches (a strange geography) from Prague in Bohemia to the River Tartessus, and the Pyrenæan Mountains. The soil, except in … Continue reading →

Letter from Benelux 2

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Returned from the trip to Belgium, flying in an out of Amsterdam rather than Brussels . . . Spent a little time among the Dutch in Amsterdam visiting one of the host families from my semester in college. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics, Science | Tagged Belgium, Dutch, Hajnal Line | 3 Comments

Music Du Jour: “Sitting in Limbo”

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve never been much of a reggae fan, but I’m trying to correct that blind spot. One website described “The Harder They Come” soundtrack as an ideal introduction to the genre, and hey, I’ve been pleased to discover … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music | Tagged Jimmy Cliff, movie soundtracks, reggae | 2 Comments

Architecture and Color

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

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Letter from Benelux

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: As I wrote here, I am in Ghent for a week, with a stop first in Amsterdam and with a side trip across the border to Germany. Nothing against the homeland but when I travel I prefer the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal reflections, Politics and Economics, Travel | Tagged Belgium, Ghent, Migrants, Trump | 15 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Pam Grier

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Pam Grier is one of those figures who inspires the question: To be a great movie actress, must one be a great thespian? I don’t think anyone would argue that Pam is a natural choice for … Continue reading →

Posted in Performers, Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged Exploitation, Film, movies, naked lady of the week, Pam Grier | 2 Comments

Linkage

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’d like to extend a hearty congratulations to Slate for hiring the most worthless journalist in America. Another classic from the “We Should Be Upset Because Black People Don’t Want the Same Things as White People” genre of … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | 4 Comments

Doors of Ghent

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Front doors, as points of transit between public and private spaces, assume some of the qualities of each sphere. And if one were to anthropomorphize a house while the windows would be the eyes the door would be … Continue reading →