Curiousities
Musical Interlude: “Know Your Rights” by The Clash
An incandescent concert in Harvard Square, and lyrics for today.
Space Trip: Bon Voyage Jeff!
A story in yesterday’s WSJ says space tourists fly at their own risk. But do they?
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: COVID-19 Gooses Local On-Line Shopping and Home Delivery Options
Today is Memorial Day in the U.S. and a bank holiday in the UK. Best wishes to U.S. and UK readers a pleasant holiday.
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Outback
Road music from the Australian group Outback. You are in for a surprise!
A Neoliberalism Meets Covid Vignette: Barriers to Getting a Vaccine, Publix Edition
We had to jump through way too many hoops to get a Covid vaccine at Publix. Is this normal for pharmacies?
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Percussion
Another in our occasional Friday night musical interlude series. Courtesy Bob H: a selection of percussion pieces from around the world.
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Belshazzar’s Feast
Another musical offering, this one the over-the-top turbo-charged cantata, Belshazzar's Feast, by Sir William Walton.
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Taking an Irish Turn
Today's musical interlude features Irish string performers in traditional and more contemporary styles.
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Dimash Qudaibergen
Reader Bob H asked for an occasional musical feature. I'm being self-indulgent and offering a recent find: the remarkable Dimash Qudaibergen.