Dec 6, 2024
Brian Eno Interview w Kevin Kelly--May 1 1995
Gossip is Philosophy
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly talks to the prototypical Renaissance 2.0 artist about why music has ceased to be the center of our cultural life, why art doesn't make any difference anymore, and why Brian Eno offers no…
Read moreFeb 12, 2023
Comments on: In 46 Words, Biden Sends a Clear Message to Israel ~Thomas Friedman
Comments on:
In 46 Words, Biden Sends a Clear Message to Israel
~Thomas Friedman
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/opinion/joe-biden-bibi-netanyahu-israel.html
The last of the 46 is disquieting as it was deliberately and delicately measured: "Building consensus for fundamental changes is really important to ensure that…
Feb 12, 2023
Comment on:In 46 Words, Biden Sends a Clear Message to Israel ~Thomas Friedman ...
Comment on:
In 46 Words, Biden Sends a Clear Message to Israel ~Thomas Friedman
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/opinion/joe-biden-bibi-netanyahu-israel.html
The last of the 46 is disquieting as it was deliberately and delicately measured: "Building consensus for fundamental changes is really important to ensure that…
Feb 4, 2023
Commenting on Democrats Overhaul Party’s Primary Calendar, Upending a Political Tradition ...
Commenting on
“It’s like asking New York to move the Statue of Liberty from New York to Florida. I mean, that’s not going to happen." ~former NH Gov…
Read moreJan 29, 2023
Put Away Childish Murderous Things (Commentary on "A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls,...
Commentary On
A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls, inspired by the AR-15, raises concerns By Andrea Salcedo
The ATF (and the FDA, by similar measures) have failed in many ways while compromising the principle of effectively regulating life threatening commodities… Read more
Oct 7, 2020
On The Perverse Effects Of An Upside Down Music Business
I began reading Mohamed Sadek’s piece A Musician’s White Whale: Perfectly Recreating the ‘Funky Drummer’ Beat with piqued interest as a music maker, session musician, composer, etc. Its subject and his recreating efforts intrigued me. But as…
Sep 2, 2020
Preaching Empathy, Compassion and Solidarity from Boo Radley’s Porch
Wanda Gág
Preaching Empathy, Compassion and Solidarity from Boo Radley’s Porch
She stands transfixed in the wake of recent turmoil, stilled and swooning in the all-knowing hum of the hot summer night. An ever observant eight…
Read moreJul 7, 2020
Lou Reed’s Dirty Blvd.
Lou Reed’s Dirty Blvd.
Anyone passingly familiar with the mystique and work of Lou Reed would be aware of his status as one…
Read moreFeb 1, 2020