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Memories of a WWII Soldier

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I was going through some old papers when I came across this, an interview I did with my grandfather (RIP) for a college oral history assignment. Despite my primitive interviewing skills and shameful lack of follow-up questions, there’s … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Stephi, of Microminimus and Flickr — Plus Bonus Interview With Her

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Stephi — who shares her pix on Microminimus and Flickr — and her photographer husband create images that often remind me of the great pinup paintings of the ’40s and ’50s, paintings by artists like Vargas and Elvgren. … Continue reading →

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A Week With Ned Corman: Day Three

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Welcome to the third episode of my q&a with first-class jazzman and music-educator extraordinaire Ned Corman. On day one, we discussed his early years; day two covered some of Ned’s teaching and gigging adventures. Today we talk about … Continue reading →

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Brünnhilde Du Jour: An Interview with Christine Goerke

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Few opera singers nowadays are making quite as many waves as American soprano Christine Goerke. Music critics are outdoing themselves with superlatives to describe her: “powerful and assertive” (Washington Post), “a beacon of brilliance” (New York, “The … Continue reading →

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Yakking with HBDChick

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Enjoy a wonderful interview (by occasional UR visitor Chip Smith) with the thoughtful, original and (it seems to me) very level-headed HBDchick. Essential quote: “Many people out there who believe themselves to be modern, secular individuals who naturally … Continue reading →

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