A Little Bit About Everything You Need to Know.

February 2, 2010

(Or: These Things, Episode #567)

When I skate I can’t stop thinking: Fractured elbow.

And my daughter likes to skate. So off we’ve gone to the Montpelier Municipal Pool – everyday. Someone’s got to do it.

We label it: Recess. And then it feels right. Well, it feels right for me. But, then again, I’m also the one only thinking about a fractured elbow.

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Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots was recently trying to lay down the law with his players regarding the use of modern communication devices (read: Facebook and Myspace). But he proved his dorkiness by spitting out these works instead: “I don’t want you on YourBook or MyFace.”

No problem, Bill.

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Watched last night: Broken Arrow. No, not the modern one with Ethan Hawke or some such nitwit, but the old one – circa 1960 – with Jimmy Stewart. Fabulous. Well, if you’re into old westerns and a not-so-veiled political message. Unlike the rest of the westerns at the time, Broken Arrow provides a much-needed alternative to the usual fare of “white man = good, red man = bad.”

I got the tip to see Broken Arrow from Louis Proyect (read his magnificent review here). Read the review. And then see the movie with this in mind: Iraq.

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These words are being produced on the influence of: Fugazi.

As in:

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Vermont Morning News: Senator Patrick Leahy has amassed a $2.6 million war chest to defend his senate seat this year (his opponent has $6,000). And our other senator, Bernie Sanders, just returned from a South Florida retreat with a resort-full of corporate lobbyists.

I see what you mean, “Vermont IS Different.”

/snark

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Last Sunday morning was made better by the presence of Patti Smith on the cover of the New York Times Book Review. Good morning, Patti. Better yet, it was my first clue to the fact that she’s got a new memoir out, “Just Kids.” Score.

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How fucking brilliant is it that the liberals called their absolutely dopey solution to gays in the military “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”? Priceless. Because if “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” doesn’t perfectly portray the modern liberal mindset, I don’t know what could.

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Now put his on, turn it up, and enjoy the moment:

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But, before I go, let me put something to bed once and for all. I am NOT – under any circumstances – intending to publish the notes and diaries I’ve collected after nearly 20 years of regular meetings with J.D. Salinger. I am just not. Period. End of story.

Unless….

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We called him Jerry.

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But I’m still not talking.

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And boy could he open up. Blah, blah, blah – literary reference, literary reference — blah, blah.

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Holding firm. Not another peep from me…about all those years and meetings and trips and just plain good times I’ve shared with J.D. Salinger.

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I hope you understand.

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Comments

4 Responses to “A Little Bit About Everything You Need to Know.”

Peter Buknatski on February 2nd, 2010 4:34 pm

Yes, good flick–1950, not 1960. And I remember as a kid watching the TV series of it in the ?–mid/late 50s. I once read years ago that ole John Wayne didn’t like Broken Arrow. He didn’t like High Noon either–another Hollywood (”Oops, here comes McCarthy”) classic.
jack on February 2nd, 2010 6:53 pm

Hey, Em and I watched that a couple months ago…little over the top (esp. the love interest) but heart in the right place.
Going to Toni’s Sunday?
Dad on February 2nd, 2010 8:40 pm

Told you about it years ago. Also a good book.

Love Dad
M. Colby on February 2nd, 2010 8:54 pm

I guess I better start listening to my Dad. Unless, of course, he tells me to mow the lawn. Still not gonna do that…