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20's Buster, 30's Screwball, 40's Noir, 50's TV, 60's Music, 70's MLB. Vegan. Crazy Cat Man. Walking Antique. Or Current Occupant
I don't have the patience to sit through a couple of hours of 19th century satire, but this record has given me decades of pleasure: funny and beautiful songs from start to finish. On Seraphim, from the 70's. Accept no substitute.
January 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM
I don't have the patience to sit through a couple of hours of 19th century satire, but this record has given me decades of pleasure: funny and beautiful songs from start to finish. On Seraphim, from the 70's. Accept no substitute.
It's that kind of day.
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It's that kind of day.
On this planet. And it's a really good thing.
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
On this planet. And it's a really good thing.
Greenland is the new Splunge.
January 19, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Greenland is the new Splunge.
"September 17, 1910, London: British doctor asserts that, at present rate, insane will outnumber sane in 40 years."
January 13, 2026 at 11:27 PM
"September 17, 1910, London: British doctor asserts that, at present rate, insane will outnumber sane in 40 years."
Some good finds (for once) amid a great deal of drek at the Salvation Army this morning. Two early Elektra Tom Paxton's, promotional copy of Randy Newman's first, a Lord Buckley, with "newly discovered performances", and John McCormack, the great Irish tenor (1884-1945).
January 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Some good finds (for once) amid a great deal of drek at the Salvation Army this morning. Two early Elektra Tom Paxton's, promotional copy of Randy Newman's first, a Lord Buckley, with "newly discovered performances", and John McCormack, the great Irish tenor (1884-1945).
"July 18, 1910: Interstate Commerce Commission reports 8,711 rail deaths in past year."
January 13, 2026 at 4:54 AM
"July 18, 1910: Interstate Commerce Commission reports 8,711 rail deaths in past year."
The Ritz, right up the street from my childhood home in Port Richmond, Staten Island. Another of the great movie palaces from the 1930's. In it's later years some great rock bands played there.
January 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
The Ritz, right up the street from my childhood home in Port Richmond, Staten Island. Another of the great movie palaces from the 1930's. In it's later years some great rock bands played there.
The minute he walked in the room
You could tell he was a poet of distinction,
A real fine writer...
Hey, Stephen Spender
Spend a little time with me.
You could tell he was a poet of distinction,
A real fine writer...
Hey, Stephen Spender
Spend a little time with me.
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 AM
The minute he walked in the room
You could tell he was a poet of distinction,
A real fine writer...
Hey, Stephen Spender
Spend a little time with me.
You could tell he was a poet of distinction,
A real fine writer...
Hey, Stephen Spender
Spend a little time with me.
Venezuela will be the graveyard of Trumpism.
January 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Venezuela will be the graveyard of Trumpism.
Meet Snood.
January 3, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Meet Snood.
I saw it back then at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, one of the old, grand ornate movie palaces. It was a wonderful discovery with a big screen and a live audience. I'll never forget it.
January 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
I saw it back then at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, one of the old, grand ornate movie palaces. It was a wonderful discovery with a big screen and a live audience. I'll never forget it.
My advice for 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
My advice for 2026.
I wanted to watch The Man Who Came to Dinner on Christmas night but I had to settle for the filmed original stage version with Nathan Lane on YouTube. And while I'll always cherish the film, I must say Mr. Lane and company do a great job with the play.
December 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I wanted to watch The Man Who Came to Dinner on Christmas night but I had to settle for the filmed original stage version with Nathan Lane on YouTube. And while I'll always cherish the film, I must say Mr. Lane and company do a great job with the play.
Judy Garland notwithstanding, I'm adding "it may be your last" to all my season's greetings today. #finaljeopardy
December 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Judy Garland notwithstanding, I'm adding "it may be your last" to all my season's greetings today. #finaljeopardy
I'm feeling confident right now.
December 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I'm feeling confident right now.
I'm listening to Neil Young's latest Talkin' To The Trees and I see that it's co-produced by...Lou Adler! Who just turned 92. Needless to say, God Bless Him.
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I'm listening to Neil Young's latest Talkin' To The Trees and I see that it's co-produced by...Lou Adler! Who just turned 92. Needless to say, God Bless Him.
Something I just realized: In Britain a "villain" is a serious bad guy. In America a "villain" is a comic book character.
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Something I just realized: In Britain a "villain" is a serious bad guy. In America a "villain" is a comic book character.
I've enjoyed every reincarnation of Inspector Maigret from Jean Gabin to Rowan Atkinson. This new one is good too. Only, since English is apparently the national language of France, why are documents and newspapers and signs still in French?
December 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I've enjoyed every reincarnation of Inspector Maigret from Jean Gabin to Rowan Atkinson. This new one is good too. Only, since English is apparently the national language of France, why are documents and newspapers and signs still in French?
I had this yesterday. Quite tasty and reasonably priced compared to some of the more famous brands.
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I had this yesterday. Quite tasty and reasonably priced compared to some of the more famous brands.
I don't mind "begs the question" or even "irregardless" but for the love of God it's not "Macy's Day."
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I don't mind "begs the question" or even "irregardless" but for the love of God it's not "Macy's Day."
One of my favorites -- Moontide (1942)
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
One of my favorites -- Moontide (1942)
Anybody know what this is? The fabric-covered part spins around.
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Anybody know what this is? The fabric-covered part spins around.