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Symphony Saturday

Antonin Dvorak spent several years in the 1890s in the United States, including a time in a community of Czech immigrants in, of all places, Spillville, Iowa. I once drove through Spillville, and it’s tiny — less than 500 people … Continue reading

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From the “I Can’t Even” files….

A former coworker from The Store with whom I’ve kept in touch since she left the company dropped in yesterday to give me a small Easter gift: Yes, it’s a teeny-tiny coconut cream pie. Some of my friends know me … Continue reading

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Thoughts on THE FORCE AWAKENS, episode V: The Praise Awakens!

The Force Awakens review, parts one, two, three, and four By this point, it probably sounds like I hate The Force Awakens and want to excise its memory from every human mind. Not so. My complaints are real, and they frustrate … Continue reading

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Bad Joke Friday

Because some folks pointed out that I used dog meme photos the last couple of weeks…. Ha! (Although my dog doesn’t drink out of the toilet. Granted, it’s because he’s likely unaware of the existence of the toilet, but still…!) (Photo, and … Continue reading

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Thoughts on THE FORCE AWAKENS, episode IV: That Kid Ain’t Right

The Force Awakens review, parts one, two, and three Continuing my examination of The Force Awakens, from the standpoint of character, my stance continues to be that the film does some things well, but not all of them, and not enough. … Continue reading

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Something for Thursday

When in need of musical balm, and when in doubt of where to seek it…turn to Russia. At least, that’s how it’s always been with me. There’s just something about the Russian musical character that grabs me whenever I hear … Continue reading

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Thoughts on THE FORCE AWAKENS, Episode III: Poe, Rey, Me (or, the Whodats and the Waddadaywants)

The Force Awakens review, parts one and two So, if I found the basic story bones of The Force Awakens unsatisfying on a lot of levels, what about the other area where the film has been picking up major praise: its … Continue reading

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When the Sky Gods take pity

Sometimes, when I’m driving in to work for a long shift on a cold Tuesday, the Sky Gods take pity and give me something pretty to look at. Like this: Thank you, Sky Gods!

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Thoughts on THE FORCE AWAKENS, Episode II: Wait, what?! (or: Stop me if you’ve seen this movie before!)

The Force Awakens review, part one Might as well jump in with my biggest problem with The Force Awakens, right? Well, as I watched the movie the first time, and again the second time, and again still the third time, I … Continue reading

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A Farewell to Football

It’s been fun, football, but I can’t do it anymore. I’ve been sensing this moment coming, with every single death of a former player. My enthusiasm started to wane with the suicide of Junior Seau…or maybe it was Mike Webster’s … Continue reading

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