Several weeks ago I began rediscovering the contents of my vinyl record collection, which had remained stacked and silent on my shelves for several years, until the arrival of a working turntable in late 2008. I wrote about that experience here. Since then I have continued to pull out records at random, dust them off, give them a… Continue reading Infidels, Excess, and Howe: More Recollections from the Record Collection
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Have a Ball! Or, How to Stay Warm, Avoid Crowds, and Host Your Own Inauguration Celebration
In case you haven’t heard, the 56th Presidential Inauguration is scheduled to take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, on January 20. Apparently, lots of your countrymen have heard about it: Some estimates predict that upwards of 2 million people are going to attend the event, reportedly one of the largest turnouts for the ceremony… Continue reading Have a Ball! Or, How to Stay Warm, Avoid Crowds, and Host Your Own Inauguration Celebration