Category Archives: Culture

Three books that changed my life. For a few minutes. (Each.)

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Naomi

My screedy thing involving The Communist Manifesto and how it influenced me deeply, for a couple of days, reminded me of two other books which affected me longer, but not forever. In my early 20’s I was drawn to the … Continue reading →

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The New Yorker spills the (canned) beans* on another cult: bunkerism

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Naomi

But this one is funny — provided you’re not a paranoid. (Self-diagnose quickly before you continue reading. If you are paranoid, you won’t like what I’m writing and you certainly will not like the woman about whom I’m writing.) For … Continue reading →

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Mysteries of Life: Rock ‘n’ roll hair in the 80’s

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Naomi

Not sure when I stopped listening to pop music but from what I’m hearing right now (Music Choice channel 1928), I believe it must have been in the 1980’s, because the first song I’m hearing (boy band), I don’t know. … Continue reading →

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