I was playing board games at a friend’s today and was afraid that I would not be back on the dot — but I made it home in time!
What to talk about… Are you observing Buy Nothing Day today? This day always reminds me of Rev. Billy & The StopShopping Choir. This video from a year ago is a little different from their usual protests. But the message is just as poignant.
Here’s a bit of Rock & Roll history that I did not know. I did not know this song was recorded in Portland, for example. Or that the FBI had to listen to it over and over (which is pretty funny to imagine). You?
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I’ve got a crush on Taika Waititi. And I absolutely adore Our Flag Means Death. Here’s a little tidbit (7 minutes) of him reading in Letters Live:
Well, this was certainly fancy:
We sure didn’t eat like that yesterday. Who would? Regardless, I hope you had a happy and safe feast day. Come in, be comfortable, and share your day, your recipes for leftovers, your weekend plans! This is an open thread.
Sheeesh…