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I don't know the guy, but there is something about him. I am crushed ( Read more... ) -
something to ponder
"I'm itching to see 'California Split' again. Gwen Welles, who died too young, is adorable in that film, a grace note. Never begrudge a grace note."--James Wolcott -
informal poll
If you could only be considered one of two things, would you want to be nice but forgetable, or totally memorable but a bitch (bastard)? -
negative externality & Pigovian tax
"The goal of Pigovian taxes is to ensure that market prices reflect social costs. Once private and public interests are aligned, people are then free to make their own decisions over the allocation of resources, and they will have the right incentives to reach an efficient outcome."--Greg Mankiw -
Amazin's
Dude, I have no idea why studies show that following sports is good for your health.
Go Mets! -
RIP
Ann Richards died at 73.
Sad week for strong, witty women. Sad year for Texas Democrats.
Peace. -
Because I didn't have peas,
I am defrosting a bag of frozen edamame on my knee. -
Margaret Atwood: Is/Not
Love is not a profession ( Read more... ) -
Kim Addonizio: You don't know what love is
You Don't Know What Love Is ( Read more... ) -
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson
A great woman died on Monday. Unless you are in the classical music community, I doubt that people have heard of her. But she is a musician's musician.
Anyway, a lovely tribute from David Patrick Stearns.
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/magazine/daily/14973917.htm
And a rare profile in the New Yorker.
http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/? ( Read more... )