Monthly Archives: September 2005

Anagram Puzzle

A few years ago, the theater down the block from me, known for years as the Plaza, was bought by the owners of the Pavilion (at the other end of Park Slope) and renamed the Flatbush Pavilion. They showed a … Continue reading

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With God On Our Side

bobhowe pointed me to an article in the Times of London that says a study shows, Religous belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research published today. It’s … Continue reading

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Meme Too!

Could NOT resist this one, via shunn. The Politics Test tells me: You are a Social Liberal (71% permissive) and an Economic Liberal (16% permissive).You are best described as a Socialist.

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Protected: More Fort Tilden Photos

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Fort Tilden Adventure

I got to give my new bicycle a workout over the weekend as bobhowe and I rode out to Fort Tilden, in the Rockaways. I’d never been there before, and I’m rediscovering one of the joys of bicycling — access … Continue reading

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Several Shows Coming Up

Fall is coming in like a lion, at least as far as performances. On Saturday, I’ll be doing another Connecticut gig with Pat Wictor this coming weekend, at the Ledyard Fair. We are apparently going on just before the pie … Continue reading

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Protected: Refugees

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New Orleans Storm Relief: The Prequel

The disgracefully inadequate federal response to Hurricane Katrina is not the first time New Orleans’ requests for help have received a less-than-adequate response. In addition to the Bush administration’s opposition last month to funding coastline restoration, the administration also dragged … Continue reading

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And the musicians?

Fats Domino is missing; he lived in the now-flooded 9th Ward and had said on Monday he intended to ride the storm out at home. Irma Thomas, the Queen Of Soul, has not been heard from. Gatemouth Brown’s house was … Continue reading

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