Category Archives: Music

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

One of the best things about the holidays, as far as I’m concerned, are the classic movies. A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Story, and The Muppet Christmas Carol. May these clips bring you a … Continue reading →

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Fun With Elections

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

The presidential election isn’t just about the flailing economy and who’s worthy of government attention. It’s also a chance to show monumental disdain for black people, the poor, the elderly and other people you don’t like. Original: By Sarah Silverman Now … Continue reading →

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Adam Nathanial Yauch, 1964-2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

As a fan of the Beastie Boys, Friday was a sad day. We lost Adam Yauch, a.k.a. Nathanial Hornblower, a.k.a. MCA, to cancer. Yauch was one of the founding members of what would become one of the most successful – … Continue reading →

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Ben’s Music: Prince

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

Ben once told me that he learned everything he needed to know about women from Prince. I’m not entirely sure where these songs fit in, but the videos are all kinds of 80s fabulous. Raspberry Beret When Doves Cry Sign … Continue reading →

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Ben’s Music: Loretta Lynn and Jack White

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Ben saw Loretta Lynn when she came to the 9:30 Club this last time. He was also a big fan of Jack White. This song was on a playlist he made for me.

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Ben Mufti: A Brown Eyed Handsome Man

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Ben, not really known for humility, but always known to make a person smile, included this on the first playlist he gave me. *photo by me

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Ben’s Music: Mumford and Sons

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Mumford and Sons was a favorite band of Ben’s. This set of lyrics seems to be especially apropos: Love it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you, It will set you free Be more like the man you were … Continue reading →

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Radiohead. It’s What the Gods Listen to.

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

This was inspired by some vitriol spewed forth from my friend at Unstable Ego, claiming that Radiohead sucks. Clearly, this opinion is wrong. Here’s why. I’m sitting in the park with my dog, on a gorgeous, sunny day in D.C., … Continue reading →

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The Pantsless Feminist

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

Feministing reported the other day that Lady GaGa, in all her pantsless glory, commented on how she is treated in comparison to male artists who sing about sex and drugs. Decent statement on a double standard. Then, when asked whether … Continue reading →

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