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Daily Prompt: Never
Daily Prompt: Tell us about a thing you’ll never write about. This one is easy. A closed mind is the death of creativity. Never say never.* *As soon as this phrase ran through my mind, I thought of...
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[Book Nerd Links] Portraits from Brooklyn’s DIY Music and Art Space, the...
This is not really a bookish link, but creativity is creativity: this space is truly awe-inspiring. Portraits from Brooklyn’s DIY Music and Art Space, the Marker Hotel [courtesy Flavorwire]
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[Alternative Muses] Birthday Mashup: Gustav Klimt/Woody Guthrie
Nixen (Silberfische), c. 1899, by Gustav Klimt (born 14 July 1862) “I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose....
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Off Topic Post: Happy 90th Birthday, Maria Callas!
Maria Callas was born on 2 December 1923. She would have been ninety today. Maria Callas: a lady who knew how to do her eye makeup! “I don’t need the money, dear. I work for art.”
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[Alternative Muses] Coming and Going: James Joyce/Gene Kelly Mashup
“A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.”-James Joyce (born on 2 February 1882) Gene Kelly (died 2 February 1996)
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Daily Diversion #214: John Hiatt/Robert Cray
I took yesterday off to indulge in some musical inspiration: An early birthday gift from my mom: seeing John Hiatt (and Robert Cray) in concert.
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Life in 6 Songs: Vol. 21 (Maedez and Paul)
maedez:I’m featured on this week’s Life in 6 Songs! It’s a wonderful, fun, and enlightening series. Do check it out if you have the time. Originally posted on Running On Sober: In six songs, tell us...
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Strummer!
Joe Strummer would have been 62 today! He’s one of the reasons that I am a decent person. He is missed. Joe Strummer
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Daily Diversion #224: Elvis is in the Building
When I’m not writing, I’m being serenaded by dead rock stars! Jealous much? Elvis came back from the dead/out of hiding (depending on your viewpoint) and dedicated “Suspicious Minds” to me.
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Daily Diversion #241: Early Christmas Gift…
…to myself. The Ballad of Joe Strummer by Chris Salewicz “Authority is supposedly grounded in wisdom, but I could see from a very early age that authority was only a system of control and it didn’t...
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Here’s to You, Joe (Strummer)!
Joe Strummer died, tragically and unexpectedly, on 22 December 2002. Joe Strummer: 21 August 1952-22 December 2002. 50 Things You Never Knew About The Clash [NME]-This list is great for anyone in need...
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Daily Diversion #245: A Punk Rock Christmas, Part Two
Another fabulous gift from my mom: Chris Stein/Negative
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Music and Writing
Be warned. I’m about to ask you a common writing question, for no good reason save my curiosity. Here it is… Do you listen to music when you write? 18th century house concert. Unknown artist. If you...
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Off Topic Post-The Life of Maria Callas: an animated journey through her...
Maria Callas is my favourite opera singer, and this short video is beautiful. Full stop.
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Strummer!
If my soul could sing, it would sound like Joe Strummer. Joe Strummer: 21 August 1952-22 December 2002
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[Book Nerd Links] M Train, Blue Highways, and an Animated Virginia Woolf
Patti Smith Talks Fame, Youth, and Her New Memoir, M Train [VANITY FAIR] The Blue Highways legacy [VOX MAGAZINE] An Animated Introduction to Virginia Woolf [OPEN CULTURE] I’m only sharing three links...
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Off Topic Post: Composers
I’ve been listening to a lot of music by Erik Satie, Arnold Schoenberg, and Benjamin Britten. Portrait of Erik Satie by Suzanne Valadon, 1893. Arnold Schoenberg Seated by Richard Gerstl, circa...
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Music/Book: No Wave/Art on the Block
The other day, through complete happenstance, I found myself listening to/reading the perfect music/book combo. I’ve never consciously attempted to so harmoniously blend the two before, but I’ll...
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The Legendary Richard Lloyd
We saw Richard Lloyd (co-founder of iconic band Television) in concert last night! Richard Lloyd Richard Lloyd @ Ace of Cups. 8.19.18. It was epic.
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