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A Century since the Conflagration

One hundred years ago, it began. And in a lot of ways, it hasn’t ended…but then, can we even say that “it” really started one hundred years ago, as opposed to just one particular long and sickening phase of “it”? … Continue reading

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Something for Thursday

Time for some historical epic film music from one of the very greatest of the form, Miklos Rozsa! Here is a suite from his amazing score to Ivanhoe. Not a whole lot of comment to add — Rozsa is one … Continue reading

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Diagnosis Needed

I’ve been experiencing at times a strange, rhythmic throbbing emanating from underneath my desk. Does anyone have any idea what it might be?

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A Random Wednesday Conversation Starter

I’m sure I’ve done some version or other of this topic as the Wednesday thing before, but it’s a fun topic that always inspires entertaining rantage, so: add a commandment or two to this list!

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Pounding the Keyboard

Moving is bad for writing. This much is certain. A more pernicious discovery, though, is my recent determination that having a home can be bad for writing, too! Back in my Usenet days, I participated in a group that focused … Continue reading

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Sentential Links

Linkage! :: I have a confession to make. I’m not brave. :: The garbage we hear on TV and from our friends gets into our heads and we tend to talk like everyone else even when we know better. I … Continue reading

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The day a sitcom ruined my life

It was a Thursday night, my senior year of high school, and I sat down to watch the new episode of Cheers. It was a typically funny episode, focusing on dimwitted Woody and his equally-dimwitted girlfriend, whose name happened to … Continue reading

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Instaweek(s)

Some recent pretty pictures! Our trees are now in full leaf. I have some new toys lately, like this impact driver. Love this thing! A recent doodle, for an Instagram 30-day challenge: Disney characters keep a close eye on the … Continue reading

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Something for Thursday

A couple weeks ago I did some happy, upbeat songs for the Thursday Thing, so this week I’ll slow things down. Not necessarily downbeat songs, but just some slower tempi, because slow dancing is kinda nice once and again.

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A Random Wednesday Conversation Starter

What song makes you drive too fast when it comes on the radio?

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