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Before I forget…
The first time I couldn’t remember a name I was, perhaps, in my 30s. (It was a while ago; I don’t remember the year. Or my age.) I was at the Met for a performance of Tosca. It was an … Continue reading
Posted in Joe Biden and his people, Journalism, political campaigns, Politics, Propaganda, The Facts of Life
Tagged 'The Irish Ballad', "Speak Memory", Joe Biden, JS Bach, Mahler, Mario Cavaradossi, Metropolitan Opera, Paul Krugman, Scarpia, Tito Gobbi, Tom Lehrer, Tosca, Vladimir Nabokov, Well Tempered Clavier
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Animal news: a rat with “noxious spittle” that can kill an elephant
First thing I’m thinking — I, for one, never touch rats. None of ’em. I’ve seen biggies in Central Park. A few have crossed my paths. Yet never have I called out, “Nice ratty, come here, ratty!” And the rats, … Continue reading
Posted in Animal news, The Facts of Life
Tagged African crested rat, Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, Tom Lehrer
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“Be prepared! that’s the boy scout’s marching song”
I don’t know why, but today I’ve been singing Tom Lehrer’s song, “Be Prepared!” Could it be because of…? Well, you know: topicality, relevance. If you were here, I’d sing it for you. (I can sing.) But you’re not here, … Continue reading
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Tagged "Be prepared!", Boy Scouts of America, satirical songs, Tom Lehrer
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