I have a theory. I’m still working it out, but here goes. It’s actually two related theories or perhaps simply flip-sides of the same notion. The first is that while the human mind can become enthralled with things that are large and/or vast, it often quickly short-circuits. Think of the Grand Canyon. Okay, now what?…Continue reading ““A Matter of Perspective””
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“Things that remind of other things…”
“Trivialities”
It begins with “The Bear.” I get it that some people just don’t get it. Yet, at least. Fine. I quit “Mad Men” after two episodes before later discovering the layered complexity and its occasional pure joy — such as the wonderful song and dance homage bit done by Robert Morse after the death ofContinue reading ““Trivialities””
“Player-8 has been eliminated.”
“LOVE on the 4th of July”
“My Morning Rorschach”
“Mad Men and Troubadours”
The peripatetic life of the journeyman folksinger has seen our man Tommy Treacle wearing sundry musical hats. From his bid to write horror-movie themes to reworking heavy metal songs into folk ballads to a foray into political tunes, he has generally eschewed the conventions of the touring troubadour. While he’s seen his share of diveContinue reading ““Mad Men and Troubadours””
