Tag Archives: Ben Mufti

Eleven Days

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

It’s been 11 days since he died. The only thing I have figured out so far is that this whole thing sucks out loud. I’m sure there are nicer to ways to say it, but I’ll leave those words for … 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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Friday Video Day: Hey Pud

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

This darling low-budget indie was Ben’s film debut, circa 1987. Enjoy.

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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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A Ben Favorite: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

One of the things I owe total credit to Ben for is that he finally got me to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Yes, I was late to the party. I should have watched it sooner, but I am glad … Continue reading →

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Stay Puft Mufti

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Want to know what kind of man Ben was? The kind who ordered a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man costume for Halloween at the age of 35. That’s the kind of man he was. *photo from thisflourishinglife.blogspot.com

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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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Benjamin Zahir Mufti

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I met Ben at Lucky Bar in D.C. A friend in common, Krissy, had invited both of us. Ben was actually there to meet another of Krissy’s friends, in the hope that they would hit it off. But she didn’t … Continue reading →

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