Curations from the Human Jungle
Theme music begins: “When I was young, my Dad used to say, ‘Son, we’re all going to die one day. Why don’t you take a little time to do some good along the way … Take a little time ... (music fades going into chorus.) Del (low voiceover, speaking intimately into a microphone): Welcome to... Continue Reading →
[We are temporarily replacing Silly Saturdays with Phunny Phridays as we devote weekends to the revisitation of the Old Rockers with their new podcast. This one comes not from Silverback Ross, but from a Jungle newcomer who pointed out that any day can be brightened by the addition of panda videos. I promise that cute... Continue Reading →
[This goes in the category of "If you live long enough ... well, I guess I've lived long enough. This upcoming Saturday there will be a historical walk of the summer community where I grew up, Post Island. This neighborhood of Quincy, MA is just 8 miles south of downtown Boston, but when I was... Continue Reading →
[Everyone know that Silverbacks love their bananas, but have you ever questioned why bananas grown half a planet away cost less in the local supermarket than apples from the farm just up the road? You got to be one smart monkey to explain the economics of that. SB SM] From Sapiens: The Anthropology Magazine https://www.sapiens.org... Continue Reading →
[Take a break from your chest-thumping, Silverbacks. Let's talk seriously about Taylor Swift and to try to understand the phenomenon that is she. Let's be honest ... silverbacks do not roam The Jungle exchanging friendship bracelets with other SBs, but let's try to understand why this makes sense for others. After all, Silverbelle Swift is... Continue Reading →
[Silverbelle Stephanie lives just up Gilead Brook Road from The Parsonage with her husband Brett. She's an artist and the world is her palette. She recently gave us a tour of their vegetable garden, an impressive display of over-abundance. The artwork is from her website. PS - It's all for sale. SB SM] Stephanie collecting... Continue Reading →
(intro) Theme music begins: “When I was young, my Dad used to say, ‘Son, we’re all going to die one day. Why don’t you take a little time to do some good along the way … Take a little time ... (music fades going into chorus.) Gregor: Welcome to the Old Rockers podcast … Del:... Continue Reading →
Episode 3-- The Data Bitch Theme music begins: “When I was young, my Dad used to say, ‘Son, we’re all going to die one day. Why don’t you take a little time to do some good along the way … Take a little time ... (music fades going into chorus.) Gregor (low voiceover, speaking intimately... Continue Reading →
[This was sent by Silverback Alan just before departing with his favorite Silverbelle, to ride their motorcycles the Maritimes. Cool, eh? SB Alan is a serial entrepreneur who tells his story in High on Business. SB SM] A Letter from Ghislaine Maxwell By Larry David August 28, 2025 Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime confidante of the disgraced... Continue Reading →
[A few salty images to get you through the winter. SB SM] courtesy of the Smithsonian Newsletter Foam from ocean waves slams against the back of a young boy, delighting in the sun and sand of a day on the beach. Luis Andre Sampaio, Brazil, 2022 Colorful umbrellas protect beachgoers from the glaring sun on a... Continue Reading →