This is a nice way for me to document some bits of Grandpa’s (aka Rex) life. Maybe I’ll get back to regular blogging next week. John Denver’s Saturday Night in Toledo Ohio My Dad loved John Denver, and my grandparents loved this song. All three are deceased now, and the song makes me think of [...]
Rex’s Tin Snips Got a call this morning that my grandfather died. Several years ago he was clearing out his garage, making tool kits for all his grandchildren. Quite a collection, too. Tin snips, awls, and I have no idea what most of these actually are or do. Makes me think of him though. Maybe [...]
Nothing says simulacra more than a picture on a blog of the Happiest Place in America. This post in honor and memory of Jean Baudrillard, who died this week. I didn’t know him, but hopefully he would appreciate the irony. Today is a good day to listen to Dada’s Dizz Knee Land, which you can [...]
Texas Observer Tribute. New York Times story. Lots of comments at Daily Kos. Read her stories at AlterNet. Great picture and reflections at Sivacracy. (hat tip: Feminist Law Professors) (photo credit: Texas Observer)
I had no idea that Robert Altman had cancer while directing Prairie Home Companion. Nor did I know he was 81 years old. Here’s a clip that I found when PHC came out. Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin present at the Oscars, Altman-style. It’s really funny, and now, a great tribute to the man.
