Monthly Archives: July 2016

‘Tis Their Scalps or Ours

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The warrior in the oak had maintained a quick, though ineffectual fire, from the moment of his discovery. But his aim was interrupted by the vigilance of his enemies, whose rifles instantaneously bore on any part … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing | Tagged James Fenimore Cooper, N.C. Wyeth, native americans, The Last of the Mohicans, The Leatherstocking Tales, upstate New York | Leave a comment

Linkage

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A good piece about how globalism is under siege. Jonathan Haidt on how nationalism may be superseding globalism. Zoning turns 100. Is the Collegiate Gothic style in architecture racist? Why, architecturally speaking, are corporate campuses so bad? … Continue reading →

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Song Du Jour

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, country music, western swing | Leave a comment

Hapa, Live

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: My wife and I recently caught and loved a show by a legendary Hawaiian folk band. “Hapa” means mixed, as in a part-Hawaiian/part-white person. The group Hapa performs traditional Hawaiian music, featuring beautiful melodies, harmonies and values — … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Dance, folk music, Hapa, Hawaii, hula, world music | 2 Comments

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: View post on imgur.com Bonus Bond: one of the great moments of onscreen Game:

Posted in Movies, Sex | Tagged James Bond, Pussy Galore, Sean Connery | 2 Comments

Lee Hazlewood and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Today I learned that producer/writer Lee Hazlewood urged Nancy Sinatra to sing “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” as if she were “a sixteen-year-old girl who fucks truck drivers.” Friends who know Lee Hazlewood’s work better than … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Lee Hazlewood, Music, Nancy Sinatra | 2 Comments

A Historic Night

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: To see a woman finally — FINALLY! — break through the Illuminati glass ceiling and become the military-industrial complex’s official stooge must be a real inspiration to all the children back on the Lizard Planet.

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Clinton-Goldman Sachs '16, Hillary Clinton | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: Judy

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Juxtaposin’: “So White”

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Many people are showering contempt on Paul Ryan’s recent Instagram photo of Capitol Hill interns for being “so white.” This Esquire writer thinks it’s “deeply, disturbingly wrong.” We’re at a bizarre moment in American history where some people … Continue reading →