A timeless meditation on grief and music
James Runcie on what it must have been like to sing, play, and hear Bach’s music for the very first time.
Author: DJB
The ‘toons
The image differentiates cartoons from other commentary…It “touches a more visceral spot in the brain “
Declassifying my online newsletters (with an update)
Online newsletters are an excellent way to cut out the “corporate” in the media we consume.
An unparalleled chronicler of the American spirit
David McCullough, who passed away recently, believed history is an antidote to self-pity and self-importance.
Classified
Today, for some strange reason, seemed like a good time to hear James Booker and Classified.
The books I read in July 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from July 2022.
We either build hope together or lose hope separately
Fiona Hill’s remarkable memoir that recognizes that we succeed as a country only when we all thrive.
Joni Jam
Joni Mitchell made a triumphant return to Newport in 2022. Here are a few favorite videos from the show.
Remember this fact: Baseball owners just want to make money
The Nationals commit the unforgivable sin and trade Juan Soto. It is always all about the money.
A feast for the eyes in this moveable book
A moveable book brings new appreciation for the art of legendary Japanese artist Hokusai.
MORE TO COME... 