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A Question for Humanity?
Locallawsmake us small, International lawsmakeus small, Globallawsmake ussmall, But, howbigcanwebe?
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DISSENT OF MAN
Given the enforced homestay, I am dedicating myself to completing The DISSENT OF MAN. This will bring to fruition a project that I have lived with and thought about daily since 2003. You can imagine how relieved I will be … Continue reading
Charlie Patton (1891-1934): Father of the Blues? – Part 3
[Don’t miss the the first and second parts of this post] Charlie Patton recorded 57 songs between 1929 and 1934 which sold exceptionally well and catapulted him into relative stardom. His legacy lives on, 80 years after he stopped doing so. Even though he has … Continue reading
Charlie Patton (1891-1934): Father of the Blues? – Part 2
[If you want to know the story so far, see the first part to this post] Back at Dockery’s, by the time Sloan had left, Charlie Patton was an accomplished 19-year old performer and songwriter. How he had reached this level … Continue reading
Charlie Patton (1891-1934): Father of the Blues? – Part 1
Charlie Patton died April 28, 1934. His legacy, the music we call the Delta Blues. That’s a huge legacy for one person to leave: Founding Father of the Delta Blues. But, how many people know his name compared to the … Continue reading
The Fellow in the Cupboard
There are many reasons for which I get frustrated at the slow pace of funding for this book compared to other books I have seen pass by on their way to a successful 100% completion, but none more than the … Continue reading
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Oliver Sacks shares a laugh with actor Robin Williams in 1989 during the filming of Awakenings
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Dear Chifuti Safaris clients
“Dear Chifuti Safaris clients, It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Chifuti Safaris professional hunter Ian Gibson.…” There’s quite a bit of debate raging about this hunter guide who, allowing his client to rest after 5 hours … Continue reading
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Ha muerto Manitas de Plata
Another guitar great and legendary musician has died. My Spanish roots must have given me a love of Flamenco from the outset. It’s still the single musical genre to which I find it hardest to multitask, write, or even sit … Continue reading
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