Category Archives: Popular Culture

Conservative vs Liberal

Ishurdi   What follows is a fascinating quote about society, conservatives versus liberals, written in 1904.  So much of it is true is today, over 110 years ago. “The Institutions of this country, like the Institutions of all other countries, are but half-truths; … Continue reading

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Good Quote 6-10-13

Kadaň “Let the dead Past bury its dead” would be a better saying if the Past ever died.  The persistence of the Past is one of those tragic-comic blessings which each new age denies, coming cocksure on the stage to mouth … Continue reading

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Good Quote 2-24-13

“But, February made me shiver with every paper I’d delivered Bad news on the doorstep- I  couldn’t take one more step.”  Don Mclean, American Pie ,

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Good Quote 1-17-13

“You will find many interpretations of my lyrics but none of them by me…. Sorry to leave you all on your own like this but long ago I realized that songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a … Continue reading

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American Idol 2012:Songs I Would Like to Hear the Top 8 Sing

I am an American Idol geek.  About the time the top 12 appear, I am a die-hard fan,  rarely missing an episode.  I vote every week and publish my vote on Facebook.  I yell ” No!”  at the T.V. screen when a … Continue reading

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