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Outtakes and Vagabonds: A contemplation of heroes, and the first Oscar

Years ago, a boyfriend told me about a discussion he was having with his son, a student, who was taking a course in ancient mythology. He’d been given an essay assignment to describe heroes. His father, who had taught comparative … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with Rachel Maddow? A little ditty about paranoia

Want to know how paranoid I am not? Sure you do: A week or so ago, Rachel Maddow apologized on her show because she was really sick and felt she was delivering her in-depth reporting in a fuzzy way–her head … Continue reading

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