Monthly Archives: June 2006

Realistic Time Travel

Posted on June 28, 2006 by ken

Spin, by Robert Charles Wilson shunn gave this to me, saying it was one of the best SF novels of last year, and I have to wholeheartedly agree. At one level it’s a fascinating story that shows a (relatively) realistic … Continue reading →

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Clearwater Revival, 2006

Posted on June 28, 2006 by ken

Last Sunday, I drove up to Croton-On-Hudson to see this year’s Clearwater Revival. This was the 40th year of the festival, which is an offshoot of the Clearwater environmental group, started by Pete Seeger and largely responsible for the improved … Continue reading →

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Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris

Posted on June 22, 2006 by ken

I saw Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris perform tonight at Radio City, along with shunn and our friend Colin. We sat separately; I had sold off the block of tickets I’d bought and scored a single front-row seat. It was … Continue reading →

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Clearwater

Posted on June 19, 2006 by ken

A particularly excellent bumper sticker from the Clearwater Festival yesterday. I’ll be posting more photos at the end of the week, but in the meantime, a few thoughts. A crowd like that at the festival — crunchy natural-fiber-wearing left-leaning SHUT-DOWN-GUANTANAMO … Continue reading →

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The Scars Of Robert Moses

Posted on June 13, 2006 by ken

I’ve posted a new song, “The Scars Of Robert Moses,” my latest NYC history song. It was sparked by a conversation with Mike Ford of Moxy Fruvous last year in Toronto. It took a while to write, and the recent … Continue reading →

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The Death and Life Of Great American Cities (Part I)

Posted on June 9, 2006 by ken

This classic book — by the woman who fought Robert Moses and won — should be required reading in American history classes. With clear-eyed writing and an impatient sense of humor she discusses the idiocy of modern urban planning, comparing … Continue reading →

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Word 2 the Wise

Posted on June 9, 2006 by ken

On Friday morning (the 16th), Prince is playing a free concert in Bryant Park. The night before, Maceo Parker opens Celebrate Brooklyn. Given that Maceo is one of Prince’s idols, and that Prince will be in the city that night, … Continue reading →

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Help Take Back a Congressional Seat

Posted on June 5, 2006 by ken

This coming Monday, I’ll be part of an open mic fundraiser for Congressional candidate Steve Harrison, who is seeking to oust the odious Vito Fossella, a strong Repugnant supporter of Dubya’s idiotic policies. It’s all happening Monday night, June 12, … Continue reading →

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Language Meme

Posted on June 1, 2006 by ken

This was a fun meme to do (thanks rednoodlealien). I was surprised to see so much Dixie influence. Maybe it’s those chicks… Your Linguistic Profile:: 45% General American English 30% Yankee 15% Dixie 0% Midwestern 0% Upper Midwestern What Kind … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Progressive Music…

Posted on June 1, 2006 by ken

You don’t like the sound of the truth Coming from my mouth I’m thrilled to see that the Dixie Chicks have hit number one with their new album, despite a complete lack of airplay on country radio stations. I got … Continue reading →

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