Descendants of Solomon Northup, who recounted his story in a memoir, 12 Years A Slave.
The Real Origins of the Religious Right. “They’ll tell you it was abortion. Sorry, the historical record’s clear: It was segregation.”
Dustbury points to an article about how the ineptitude of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and its predecessors, go back nearly a century.
The Worst Argument Ever Made Against Gay Marriage.
Amy Biancolli’s book: To plunge is to live. Also, her parents in love.
Judy Sanders, a former local news reporter and photographer, is dying of ovarian cancer. Confronting the long goodbye from Paul Grondahl, and a piece by her former colleague, Ken Screven.
Diane Cameron’s blog Love in the Time of Cancer has been going on since 2008, but I just discovered it.
Getting kicked out of the prom.
New York Erratic asked: “Have you ever dated anyone who turned out to be gay?” I had a serious relationship with a woman who left me for another woman, with whom she stayed for some time. About 20 years later, she married a man, an old friend of hers.
Dan writes about The Casino And All The Promises, which is both a local issue and a cautionary narrative if casinos are offered to your town.
Lisa has been having the same blog problems I have
Mr. Frog on meeting celebrities
The Good Wife is my favorite TV show. Here’s why I love it, and why I have a difficult time explaining it to others.
Dustbury reminds me why I love word processing, and wish I had a goat.
A great interview with Mel Brooks, who’s promoting the rerelease of Blazing Saddles.
Dead Man Walking, and Burying the Bentley.
Mark Evanier’s childhood, and the color orange. Sweet story of coincidence.
New Paltz Students Find $40K in a Couch; NP is my alma mater, BTW.
Luckiest Unlucky Man or Unluckiest Lucky Man?
You’re Not Here. Abbott and Costello with the famed movie tough guy, Mike Mazurki.
How did Fred Astaire literally dance on the ceiling in the movie Royal Wedding?
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The Oatmeal cartoon about irony. Is it ironic that the song Ironic is not about being ironic?
LYNDA BARRY SELLS OUT. I love her work.
Irene Vartanoff writes about Marvel Comics’ original artwork in the 1960s. And she would know.
Drawn Out: The 50 Best Non-Superhero Graphic Novels.
The Documentary “Stripped” shows the past and future of comic strips. I supported Kickstarter for this.
Arthur celebrates NZMM: New Zealand Music Month. Lots of good stuff, but I must note #14, “New Zealand’s First Record.”
Tosy: U2 – Ranked 80-71 and 70-61.
Another great review of the niece’s album: Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact. (Hey, it’s good!)
Pantheon Songs remembers Marvin Gaye.
Muppet section: Joe Raposo and Roosevelt Franklin and Time In A Bottle. “Today me will live in the moment unless it’s unpleasant, in which case me will eat a cookie.” – Cookie Monster.
How do you spell the color: grey or gray?
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The local Jewish Community Center had an ad campaign many found offensive. Several others thought it was poor because they couldn’t even read what it said. In any case, the ad is gone, and a couple of people suggested my blog post on the topic may have helped.
SamuraiFrog said ‘Why Not Ask Me Anything?’ and blamescredits me for him doing so. He answers my questions about music, and specifically about Billy Joel.
Likewise, Arthur’s Internet wading was my fault, or suggestion.
I rant about the JEOPARDY! Million-Dollar Tournament.
Thanks for the mention Roger!
OK, I knew about Fred Astaire’s trick with the room. Still, it is fascinating to watch, given our CG culture…a man, a set, and a mind-bending feat of gravity and innovation.
My hair used to be gray but how it’s grey. Cannot for the life of me figure that one out!!
I had a boyfriend who started out looking like John Garfield. The more I learned about him, and around the time he dumped me, he definitely looked more like Mike Mazurki, ha ha ha.
Finally, I think your column did help with the whole JCC mishigoss. Clearly the paper didn’t understand the implications. I may not be the most politically correct person in the world, but this woman found it at first mildly humorous, then read it again. Yuck.
Thanks, Roger! Amy
Thanks for the link to my New Zealand Music Month posts. I honestly do wish more people would explore our music and culture.
Oh my, where to begin with this one! First, thanks for the shout out…although it’s not for a real positive topic, is it? A remake of Blazing Saddles? Awesome….but I’m afraid it will never fly in our politically correct world now. Gray. I have no issue with Cookie Monster’s philosophy about life. 🙂