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It’s Even History Now

On January 17, 2014January 18, 2014 By wastedpilgrimIn PoliticsLeave a comment

It seems self-evident that history is important. Those who fail to heed it are doomed to repeat it, and all that.Yet it’s pretty obvious that fewer and fewer care. Many seem to take pride in their ignorance, which becomes obvious as one gets older. Any times comparisons are made, invariably someone says, “Well, that was …

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Don’t Mourn; Be Happy

On January 4, 2014January 4, 2014 By wastedpilgrimIn MusicLeave a comment

Phil Everly died, prompting me to peruse Youtube and marvel at the magical, intuitive ability of brothers named Everly, Louvin, Medley and Avett to influence various generations. It seems to me that few have recognized Scott and Seth Avett’s place in this parade of musical history.I watched “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” “Wake …

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