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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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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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The Plot Against Imagination

I just finished Philip Roth’s latest novel, The Plot Against America, and I have to say I was much less than impressed, especially given that I read it immediately following Five Days In Philadelphia: The Amazing “We Want Willkie” Convention … Continue reading

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“New” Song, At Last

It’s hard to get motivated to stay inside and record music when the weather is nice, but this weekend I’ve listened to the heat advisories, and as a result, there’s a new song up on my site. “She Loved Me … Continue reading

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Better Rethink That Second-Gear Strategy Next Time!

We had a wonderful time at the Connectictut Agricultural Fair on Friday. I went up to play a show with Pat Wictor, which was wonderful. Pat is a beautiful songwriter, singer and guitarist, and a joy to play with. Vocalist … Continue reading

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