Category Archives: Music

Curation: “Rhythm of the Rain”

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

Paleo Retiree writes: I always think of the song as “Listen to the Rhythm of the Pouring Rain,” and it’s one that, ever since it was released in 1962, has never failed to cast a little spell on me. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Juxtaposin’: Wang Dang Doodle

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Let Us Now Praise the White Saviors of Black Music

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In a dialogue with fellow New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott, Manohla Dargis criticized the continuing white-centric nature of most Hollywood films: “Sully” is about professionalism and expertise, specifically those of a white hero, which is … Continue reading →

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What More Can We Do?

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: We are the Village Green Preservation Society. God save Donald Duck, vaudeville and variety. We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society. God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties. Preserving the old ways from being … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Things in 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Aging crank that I am, like the others in this group I gave up following whatever’s current a long time ago. Why bother when 90% will be forgotten in a few years anyway? So, as my selections show, … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Send Me

Posted on December 20, 2016 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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