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Did You Know?…Noir Edition
During the editing of Ken Burns’s epic film, The Civil War, when they came to the part where Abraham Lincoln gets shot at Ford’s Theater, he and his colleagues sat there, not wanting to lay the track for the sound … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, animals, Culture, Family, History, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, Politics, violence, war, words, writing
Tagged American History, Famous people laid to rest, Films by Ken Burns, Knowledge, Trivia
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Princess Diana Francis Spencer of Wales (1961-1997)
August 31st, 1997 92nd Street Y…New York City I was coming from a yoga class with my Israeli boyfriend, entering the member’s lounge, finding everyone huddled around the TV. A SPECIAL REPORT Britain’s Princess Diana has died at the … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Books, Culture, Family, grace, Health, History, humanity, kids, Love, parents, Politics, violence, women, words, writing
Tagged 23rd Anniversary Princess Diana's death, Book: The Day Diana Died by Christopher Anderson, Prince Charles and Camilla, Remembering Diana Princess of Wales, The Royals
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Urban History
I didn’t go to college, therefore when I tell a historical tale, it’s without pedantic bells and whistles. But what better way to learn, I say, and a lot more interesting to decipher what you read in your own words. … Continue reading
Revelations
I dreamt of Bill Hicks last night, a rarity these days. When he first past in 1992, he visited frequently, now not so much. He was on stage in a black hat, and all I remember was the word…REVELATIONS. I … Continue reading
History Repeats Itself
I’ve just come back from watching protesters march down Fifth Avenue, a block from my house, rightfully outraged over the brutal death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, this past Monday. The crowd was mixed, meaning not just people of color. … Continue reading
Impeaches and Cream
The only thing President Donald J. Trump’s impeachment did for me, was ignite my history, since he now shares the Big Kahuna of congressional admonishments with two other men: Andrew Johnson, our 17th President by default, and William Jefferson Clinton, … Continue reading
The Few and Far Between
I always marvel at the people one meets who are more than willing to help you. It’s rarely who you’d expect to step up to the plate on your behalf. I’m in an area of Brooklyn I’ve never been before, … Continue reading
But Who Asked Me?
As we know, the well-to-do love buying things, and that includes the 4-legged they leave behind on weekends since, according to Muffy, Socrates doesn’t do well in the country. So the maid, they overpay to ease their guilt, stays at … Continue reading
September 11, 2001…Straight On Till Morning
I’ll never forget this day for as long as I live, which I feel is appropriate considering the fallen. Continue reading
