Curations from the Human Jungle
[As a self-style rock 'n roller, I've always been a little dismissive of Metal as a musical genre. Sure, it's loud and fast, and kinda fun, but other parts I just don't get-- the glam, the posturing. The reality show escaped me as well. But, time moves on, the children get over, and now even... Continue Reading →
[This proves my point. "Oo-oo" is really all you need. Want a banana? "Oo-oo?" "Give me that banana!" "Oo-oo!!" "Put that banana where the sun don't shine." "Fuk-oo." All the rest is window dressing. This is a clear and simple explanation of how our language evolved. I learned a lot. Above all, the "rule" of... Continue Reading →
[Before we go out for the evening, my wife, Silverbelle Sandy, likes to check out my choice of outfit. Her inspection is punctuated by a terse comment: "Change your shirt ... I'm wearing blue," or "No, not those pants again," to which I respond "If I had a dollar for every time I've heard someone... Continue Reading →
[Batman never exactly jumped the shark. Compare this with the clip of Buster Keaton shared earlier this week. Who can believe the advances in film technology in only a half-century. Warning: clip contains high drama that might induce heart attacks. Suggest two or three shots of brandy, and maybe smoke a joint, prior to viewing.... Continue Reading →
[It's not Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, not even Labor Day fer crissakes, but it's always a good time for a fresh take on our national anthem. SB SM] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pa3FfN7TRY And, lest we forget how bad our national anthem can be, here's a reminder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ-bMbmQv0Y
[This is a pretty perfect way to while away a Sunday morning with a cup of coffee. Afterwards say "They don't make 'em like they used to." SB SM] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXNLXqB6KhI
[Greetings from South Canada. We are so proud to be Canada's 14th Province, alongside Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, and the Yukon. You've got to hand it to our President ... he keeps finding ways to outdo himself! SB SM] This one sent by Silverbelle Mary Bernadette and Silverback Ross. https://youtu.be/PUKa7tHbrFA?si=z8V5VWRDZMpzhhG0 And Silverback Jim is... Continue Reading →
[Dolly has been everywhere in recent weeks, but I haven't seen these ethereal clips in many places except The Jungle. SB SM] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XcBL6kWn8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw_Codf29Pw&list=RDfw_Codf29Pw&start_radio=1
RIP Wendell Berry. [You don't think you're interested in milkweed tussock moths, but you are. Read on. SB SM] The Outside Story By Ben Applegate The black and orange stripes catch my eye as I swing the scythe through dew-laden grass. My eyes typically follow the tip of the 28-inch blade as I mow, trying... Continue Reading →
[I prepared this post when Dolly Parton's husband passed on, but somehow never got around to publishing it. Now that they are together in the Jungle in the Sky, it's more appropriate. SB SM] Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died... Continue Reading →