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Full text: gutenberg.org/ebooks/1999
September 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Full text: gutenberg.org/ebooks/1999
Legendary singer John Boutté, a creole from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, recorded Annie Lennox's "Why" shortly after Katrina.
Why
YouTube video by John Boutté - Topic
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August 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Legendary singer John Boutté, a creole from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, recorded Annie Lennox's "Why" shortly after Katrina.
Almost every golden age (late 1930's to early 50s) superhero was created by a second generation immigrant, and they opposed fascism, of course.
Art Spiegelman: golden age superheroes were shaped by the rise of fascism
Created in New York by Jewish immigrants, the first comic book superheroes were mythic saviours who could combat the Nazi threat. They speak to the dark politics of our times
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August 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Almost every golden age (late 1930's to early 50s) superhero was created by a second generation immigrant, and they opposed fascism, of course.
All forms of prejudice and bigotry are wrong. From whatever direction they may come.
July 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
All forms of prejudice and bigotry are wrong. From whatever direction they may come.
It's OK for Superman to say "Truth, Justice and The American Way", because this is what the "American Way" meant to Superman creators in 1950. Illustration by Wayne Boring, primary Superman artist from the early 40s till the late 50s.
July 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's OK for Superman to say "Truth, Justice and The American Way", because this is what the "American Way" meant to Superman creators in 1950. Illustration by Wayne Boring, primary Superman artist from the early 40s till the late 50s.
RIP Michael Madsen, screen legend forever.
Stuck In The Middle With You | Reservoir Dogs
YouTube video by The Dollar Theater
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July 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
RIP Michael Madsen, screen legend forever.
Seymour Chwast, 1968
June 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Seymour Chwast, 1968
"War is a game played by maniacs who kill each other. Locate the man who profits by war and strip him of his profits—war will end." - Woody Guthrie, 1939.
Woody Sez – Woody Guthrie’s columns in People’s World
This article is part of the People’s World 100th Anniversary Series. Woody Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was a singer, songwriter, and one of the most significant figures in American folk ...
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June 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"War is a game played by maniacs who kill each other. Locate the man who profits by war and strip him of his profits—war will end." - Woody Guthrie, 1939.
"War is the unfolding of miscalculations." -Barbara W. Tuchman, The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam, 1984. Audio Book Preview:
The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam by Barbara W. Tuchman · Audiobook preview
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June 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"War is the unfolding of miscalculations." -Barbara W. Tuchman, The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam, 1984. Audio Book Preview:
Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.” - Oscar Wilde, The Critic as Artist, 1891. Full Text:
Intentions, by Oscar Wilde
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June 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.” - Oscar Wilde, The Critic as Artist, 1891. Full Text:
There was actually a time when pop music could be described as "genius". R.I.P Brian Wilson. The isolated vocals on "Wouldn't It Be Nice" seem from another dimension. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPN5...
The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it be nice (Vocals Only)
YouTube video by Ryan Williams
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June 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
There was actually a time when pop music could be described as "genius". R.I.P Brian Wilson. The isolated vocals on "Wouldn't It Be Nice" seem from another dimension. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPN5...
R.I.P Sly Stone. Everyday People is my American Anthem.
Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People (Official Audio)
YouTube video by SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO
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June 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
R.I.P Sly Stone. Everyday People is my American Anthem.
“The Western World has been brainwashed into thinking that seriousness is depth, solemnity is intelligence, and that academics are not charlatans.” - Robert Anton Wilson, The Illuminati Papers (1980). Full Text:
The Illuminati Papers : Robert Anton Wilson : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
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June 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“The Western World has been brainwashed into thinking that seriousness is depth, solemnity is intelligence, and that academics are not charlatans.” - Robert Anton Wilson, The Illuminati Papers (1980). Full Text:
“Preventing conflicts is the work of politics; establishing peace is the work of education.” - Maria Montessori, "Education and Peace" 1949, Full Text:
Education and Peace : Maria Montessori : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
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June 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“Preventing conflicts is the work of politics; establishing peace is the work of education.” - Maria Montessori, "Education and Peace" 1949, Full Text:
"Every man is afraid of being a queer. I get a little tired of it. maybe we should all become queers and relax."
~ Charles Bukowski, Notes of a Dirty Old Man
~ Charles Bukowski, Notes of a Dirty Old Man
June 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"Every man is afraid of being a queer. I get a little tired of it. maybe we should all become queers and relax."
~ Charles Bukowski, Notes of a Dirty Old Man
~ Charles Bukowski, Notes of a Dirty Old Man
Every Day I Have the Blues - Joe Williams sings with Count Basie and his orchestra
Every Day I Have the Blues
YouTube video by Joe Williams - Topic
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June 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Every Day I Have the Blues - Joe Williams sings with Count Basie and his orchestra
“Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative” - Oscar Wilde, from "The Relation of Dress to Art: A Note in Black and White on Mr. Whistler’s Lecture”, 1885. Full text: www.gutenberg.org/files/14062/...
Miscellanies
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June 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative” - Oscar Wilde, from "The Relation of Dress to Art: A Note in Black and White on Mr. Whistler’s Lecture”, 1885. Full text: www.gutenberg.org/files/14062/...
Lillian Boutté-l’Etienne, New Orleans jazz and gospel singer, dies at 75 www.nola.com/entertainmen...
Funeral set for Lillian Boutté-l’Etienne, the New Orleans jazz and gospel singer
See funeral information for New Orleans jazz and gospel singer Lillian Boutte
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May 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Lillian Boutté-l’Etienne, New Orleans jazz and gospel singer, dies at 75 www.nola.com/entertainmen...
Sebastian O, written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Steve Yeowell, issue 1, page 18.
May 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sebastian O, written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Steve Yeowell, issue 1, page 18.
Irma Thomas, The Soul Queen of New Orleans, on the Rolling Stones, segregation and survival www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...
Soul icon Irma Thomas on the Stones, segregation and survival: ‘Restaurants refused to serve us – we lived on sardines and crackers’
She has endured racism, industry machinations and Hurricane Katrina across her seven decades in music. Now with a new album, and an unlikely boost from Black Mirror, the 84-year-old ‘Soul Queen of New...
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May 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Irma Thomas, The Soul Queen of New Orleans, on the Rolling Stones, segregation and survival www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...
The Boswell Sisters from New Orleans. Ella Fitzgerald's favorite singer was Connee Boswell, the oldest sister. She sang two of Connee's songs to win amateur night at the Apollo in 1934, which began her professional career.
The Boswell Sisters - Crazy People 1932
YouTube video by Olivier Cotton
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May 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
The Boswell Sisters from New Orleans. Ella Fitzgerald's favorite singer was Connee Boswell, the oldest sister. She sang two of Connee's songs to win amateur night at the Apollo in 1934, which began her professional career.
Street Life in the New Orleans French Quarter, 1996
Desire, Hope & Bourbon: On the Streets of New Orleans
YouTube video by Barnflakes
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May 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Street Life in the New Orleans French Quarter, 1996