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Me and Bobby McGee

Me and Bobby McGee

By Kris Kristofferson

October 15, 2019

Editor’s note: This is just a great throw-back song for me. A lot of memories come to me from this hitchhiker’s ballad of missing their mate, some of the best...
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Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music by David Samuels

Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music by David Samuels

August 20, 2019

Editor’s notes:  I am both lover and hater of Neil Young during my 50-some years of listening to his music and his thoughts.  But this article is one of the...
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East of Eden

East of Eden

By John Steinbeck

April 25, 2019

Editor’s Comment: A friend tells me that at least once a year good readers should read a classic. I took her advice and reached back for this one. Though less famous...
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The Circle

The Circle

By Dave Eggers

March 27, 2019

Editor's Comment:   If you are not a fan of satire, and i am generally not, this is a tough read. But reading it six years after its publication makes...
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Greatest Charts | Don McMillan

February 28, 2019

Editor's Comment:  This is our first try at video article instead of our usual print piece.  Seems worth it as I laughed most of the 9 minutes of this Don...
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I'm Only Sleeping

I'm Only Sleeping

By The Beatles

November 29, 2018

Editor’s Comment: My son and I finally saw the Cirque du Soleil  performance of “LOVE” last month.  Since then, I’ve spent some time going through my collection of Beatles music...
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October Cartoon

October Cartoon

September 29, 2018

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

By George Harrison

July 27, 2018

Editor’s Comment:   The Beatles covered such a broad array of styles that my “fandom” is highly selective.  This, along with a half dozen others, is epic in my view;...
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July Cartoon

July Cartoon

June 28, 2018

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Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS

Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS

By Joby Warrick

March 27, 2018

Editor’s comment:   When this book was among Gates’ recommendations, I jumped at it.  I’ve never put together anything coherent about the jihadist movement until some things connected through this...
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February Cartoon

February Cartoon

January 31, 2018

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December Cartoon

December Cartoon

November 30, 2017

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September Cartoon

September Cartoon

August 31, 2017

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The Autobiography of Mark Twain – original and unabridged; Mark Twain

The Autobiography of Mark Twain – original and unabridged; Mark Twain

July 31, 2017

Editor’s note: That Samuel Clemens was a genius writer and humorist is without a doubt. That he was also cantankerous, narcistic and opinionated is proven more clearly than ever in...
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August Cartoon

August Cartoon

July 31, 2017

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June Cartoon

June Cartoon

May 31, 2017

Calvin and Hobbes on Creativity & Purpose by Bill Watterson
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

By William Shirer

May 31, 2017

Editor’s note: I was surprised to learn my son, Tim, is currently reading this book and have started re-reading it myself. We’ve had many conversations about it and we agree...
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May Cartoon

May Cartoon

April 28, 2017

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Eight Things I Learned From the Irish after Living in Dublin for three Years

Eight Things I Learned From the Irish after Living in Dublin for three Years

April 28, 2017

by Luca Marchesotti Published on March 7, 2017 Editor's note:  Number 6 made me laugh out loud and Number 5 made me think of all my sisters. I landed in...
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April Cartoon

April Cartoon

March 30, 2017

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March Cartoon

March Cartoon

February 28, 2017

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