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E Is for Everything: More from the Playlist

Eggs And Sausage (In A Cadillac With Susan Michelson). “All the gypsy hacks, the insomniacs/Now the paper’s been read/Now the waitress said/Eggs and sausage and a side of toast/Coffee and a roll, hash browns over easy/Chili in a bowl with … Continue reading

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D-Plus: More from the Playlist

Dancing Barefoot. Legends of me dancing at Smith College with my work boots on and spilling a lot. But if there were a song that could mesmerize me into dancing, it would be this one by Patti Smith. Heading for … Continue reading

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A Side? Back to the Playlist

In 2019, I blogged that “in case I don’t live to see the book on my playlist published, here are a few of the passages under B” and then, “given our linear times,” previewed C, with the promise that I’d … Continue reading

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A Gentleman’s C: More Previews from the Playlist Book

In September, I blogged “in case I don’t live to see the book on my playlist published, here are a few of the passages under B.” Given our linear times, I’ll preview a bit of C here (we’ll get to … Continue reading

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Previews of the Playlist Book: Beginning with B

On the rare occasions when someone asks what are the main influences on my writing and thinking, I come back to music, especially rock music. Sure, writing under these influences leads to a sort of plagiarism. Still, a run through … Continue reading

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