Inventing Words
Two Types of Dogs
I think these applies to humans, as well.
The Birth and Downfall of the Segway
A great, great story about the birth and downfall of the Segway. About genius and its first cousin, hubris.
August 2021 Playlist
Wonder Years Reboot
A season of grandmothers
My late maternal grandmother, Etta Adams, aka Big Mom, is featured in a PBS documentary that was made in the 1970s. It’s on YouTube. Here’s the link.
Amanda Knox in her own words
Amanda Knox writes a powerful essay about the continuing exploitation of her life and image.
wendy videlock
Wendy Videlock is one of my favorite poets. She uses rhyme in such unexpected ways.
Sing street
Sing Street is written and directed by John Carney, who also wrote and directed the Academy Award-winning Once, which features one of the great music scenes in film history. Sing Street didn’t receive the same huge audience as Once but it’s also a great near-musical. Watch the trailer then go stream the flick!