Why have Roman numerals endured, maintaining a hallowed (if not necessarily useful) place in Western culture? Better: How many people read that sentence and either ignore it or answer, “No idea,” and don’t think twice about it; versus my predilection to flashback to a MCMXC’s Arsenio Hall-bit that infiltrated pop culture enough to inspire aContinue reading “The MMXXI Birthday Post: Upon turning L”
Category Archives: Music
MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANY: RAIN RAIN GO AWAY AND OTHER THOUGHTS FOR A FRI-DAY (GET IT? … SORRY)
In the spirit of posting regularly, earlier today while at work, I had a slew of things I was going to throw up here in the midst of several job-related activities. And then, our network went down. And then it came back up … for about 30 seconds before going back down. Eventually, I justContinue reading “MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANY: RAIN RAIN GO AWAY AND OTHER THOUGHTS FOR A FRI-DAY (GET IT? … SORRY)”
AN EARLY WEEKEND TO-DO SUGGESTION: GET THEE TO GREY GARDENS
My weekend seems to be overflowing with music rather than movies or theater: Friday night is Robbers on High Street at Bowery; Saturday is the Sonic Youth plays “Daydream Nation” show in Williamsburg; and Sunday, it’s back to McCarren Pool for TV on the Radio. At least, that’s the plan. Purchased tix for the firstContinue reading “AN EARLY WEEKEND TO-DO SUGGESTION: GET THEE TO GREY GARDENS“
Out of Focus 