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First there’s the solo by Jimmy Garrison; actually it’s a soliloquy, as eloquent and convincing...
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Despite accusations to the contrary leveled by friends (and especially family), I don’t hate Christmas...
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Big Log
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The Weeklings: Solutions for Oncoming Political Darkness
In the dark times Will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing....
Larry Bird: The Legend at 60
It’s almost impossible to accept Larry Bird is 60 years old, today. Because, among other...