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  1. tastewar on That Suits Me Just FineSeptember 9, 2026

    I have "donated" more than 1 pocket knife/multi-tool to the TSA, so I (try to) never bring anything sharp with…

  2. DOuG pRATt on That Suits Me Just FineSeptember 8, 2026

    I neglected to mention that both suit jackets are American cut, with a center vent in back. USA! USA!

  3. jeaniebeanie on That Suits Me Just FineSeptember 7, 2026

    I love these detailed accounts. It's like you're in the room showing them to me. You were, as the song…

  4. jeaniebeanie on Day Tripper: Toke 1August 27, 2026

    Giggling like we girls used to do at West Rocks (Junior High School), but the strongest thing in our systems…

  5. jeaniebeanie on Bonds. Just Bonds.August 20, 2026

    Clear enough so that even I can understand it! I sent it off to Tom, since most of his evenings…

Links

  • 88 Rewound at MIT
  • Allan Sniffen's Rewound Radio
  • Andrew Sandoval's Beatland Books
  • Big Planet Noise with Bob and Gina
  • Boss Radio 66 with DJ Tom Hanks
  • Brian Sibley on Life and Art
  • Colleen Doran's Comics & Stories
  • Daily Cartoonist
  • Dan Piraro's Bizarro
  • David Bruce's Forgotten 45s
  • Douglas Pratt on Substack
  • Genny Schorr's School of Rock
  • Headphone and Hearing Test
  • Jimmy Johnson's Arlo & Janis
  • Kip Brown's Discotech Underground
  • Kogar the Swinging Ape
  • Lost & Found at MIT
  • Luxuria Music
  • Lyrion Music Server
  • Mark Parisi's Off the Mark
  • Monte Schulz's 'Undercity'
  • Nat Gertler's AAUGH Blog
  • News from Mark Evanier
  • Paul Howley's Life in Comics
  • Technicolor Web of Sound

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Where’s Lia?

Spain was burning, but there’s no need to worry about Lia Pamina. She’s okay.

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A post shared by Lia Pamina (@lia_pamina)

Posted on August 27, 2026Categories All PostsLeave a comment on Where’s Lia?

We’re #1! We’re #1!

A dubious distinction for those of us who live in the Bay State.

It costs more to live comfortably in Massachusetts than in any other state

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/massachusetts-most-expensive-live-comfortably/

Posted on August 27, 2026Categories Politics, Religion & MoneyLeave a comment on We’re #1! We’re #1!

Day Tripper: Toke 1

I haven’t decided yet which package of the Rubber Soul reissue to get. In this preview track, John and Paul giggle their way through a practice session.

Posted on August 26, 2026Categories Beatles1 Comment on Day Tripper: Toke 1

Trudging Into Retirement

Retirement approached me gradually, then it came on suddenly, with my father’s stroke. As I once heard said, working past age 70 isn’t a plan, it’s a hope.

Posted on August 26, 2026August 26, 2026Categories Politics, Religion & MoneyLeave a comment on Trudging Into Retirement

Death Comes in Fours

Dolly Parton with her husband

First, Leslie Parrish passed away. Then Shelley Fabares. Dolly Parton makes three, and now Tim Curry is gone.

Posted on August 26, 2026August 27, 2026Categories All PostsLeave a comment on Death Comes in Fours

Debtor Nation

The main takeaway from this discussion is, “Take the tax cuts out of the mix, our fiscal scene would look fine.”

Behind Bernstein is an Epson ET-2980 multi-function printer, the same model I have. This is confirmation that I would have made a good economist.

Posted on August 24, 2026Categories Politics, Religion & MoneyLeave a comment on Debtor Nation

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