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April 23: Shakespeare and St George

Posted on April 23, 2024 by smellincoffee

April 23rd is the feast day of St. George, the patron saint of England, and for that reason I devote April’s reading to naught but English literature, English history, etc. I am not entirely sure how a man killing dragons … Continue reading →

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If Books Threw a Party

Posted on April 4, 2024 by smellincoffee
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Posted on February 18, 2024 by smellincoffee
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A year after the Selma tornado

Posted on January 12, 2024 by smellincoffee

A year ago I paused to take a quick shot of the turbulent sky, a mix of gloom and glory, of bright morning light and dark storm clouds. I posted it to Instagram with the caption “Skies, current mood: conflicted”. The … Continue reading →

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2023 in Other Media: Movies

Posted on December 31, 2023 by smellincoffee

2023 was a big year in movies for me, partially because of losing the Harmony Club: I still hang out with one of the guys, but since we’re in a private apartment instead of a bar/clubhouse open to random dropbys and tourists, now … Continue reading →

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Reads to Reels: All the King’s Men

Posted on December 27, 2023 by smellincoffee

This won’t be a traditional RtR because it will be a very quick take. Last weekend I watched two different versions of All the King’s Men after finishing the novel, as well as Kingfish, a nonfiction film about the life and death … Continue reading →

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Could it be luck? Only heaven knows — seems we’ve found ourselves under the mistletoe

Posted on December 9, 2023 by smellincoffee

Allison Young and the Bygones are appearing in my music end-year wrapup, but they did an original sound that’s right out of the 1940s so I wanted to share it for those who might appreciate it. Stumbled on Allison in … Continue reading →

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Give thanks

Posted on November 23, 2023 by smellincoffee

Giving thanks is very meet and right, and just so to do, so — here’s one of my very favorite hymns in honor of the day.

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If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is

Posted on February 25, 2023 by smellincoffee

A few years back I read a quote in Vonnegut’s Timequake that has stuck with me since. ”My uncle Alex Vonnegut, a Harvard-educated life insurance salesman who lived at 5033 North Pennsylvania Street, taught me something very important. He said … Continue reading →

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God’s Promise

Posted on January 2, 2023 by smellincoffee

Years ago when I was a ‘spiritual seeker’ and consuming all manner of spiritual-religious content online, from dharma talks to Catholic apologetics and Asatru podcasts, I found some sermons and choir recordings online from a Unitarian Universalist organization. They had … Continue reading →

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