Curations from the Human Jungle
[This seems like a million years ago ... snotty-nosed, mumbling, British punks introducing vacant-brained, clueless American teenagers to their own roots. Well, not really "their" roots. It was more like their "anti-roots," that is the cultural tradition that was the polar opposite of their own. But, don't listen to me ... listen to them. Then,... Continue Reading →
[A flurry of excitement rippled through The Jungle this week as news of a rogue Silverback spread. Was he here to raid our harems and steal our bananas? Nah! It was just Silverback Jon returning from his new home in Driggs, Idaho to exchange chest thumps with his old pals. SB SM] Photo by Thomas... Continue Reading →
[I didn't know Dave personally, but I feel like he would have liked being a Silverback. I don't really know the author, either, although he is a college classmate. He's Silverback-worthy, too. We steer clear of politics here in The Jungle, but this a touching story of personal transformation, well told. Welcome to The Jungle,... Continue Reading →
[This one is off the pen of SB Bill (Hinesburg SBs) and does a remarkably good job of discussing an unpopular subject these days-- eating meat. LEST WE FORGET ... Gorillas are vegetarians who eat chutes and leaves, but we recognize that among our membership are those who enjoy and occasional hyena burger, or what... Continue Reading →
[As a Silverback, perched atop the hominid food chain, I take notice of what's going on with the other kingpins of the Animal Queendom (I'm trying ... I'm trying!). A gathering of 304 humpback whales, males and females, is something deserving of attention. Thank you to Silverback Jim, of Jim's Jibes for bringing this to... Continue Reading →
[I can't keep reprinting Dave Barry's stuff and counting it as Silverback Digest. This review of The Odyssey, however, is not to be missed: https://davebarry.substack.com/p/the-odyssey?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3774851&post_id=209181481&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=296zu&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Meanwhile, back to Silverback Digest ... [As part of my college class's 55th Reunion, we sent a survey asking what they found funny. Here's an uncurated list, randomly juxtaposed with... Continue Reading →
Silverbacks ... here's a fantasy ... a dream Beatles excursions with a couple of hot mojigangas!! Silverbelle Mary Bernadette suggests we go on a Beatles Pilgrimage: " I did a bit of a pilgrimage like this back in ‘08 on my own in the UK - The Hard Days Night Hotel was just being built then.... Continue Reading →
[I've written several opening to this. They all sound snarky and defensive ... exactly what you would expect from a non-New Yorker. SB SM] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_LySA8zFk Nathan Cohen6d America and America 5d Troy, PA to Ithaca, NY takes even less time! Dave2h From the movie “Breaking Away”: Cyril: My dad said Jesus never went more than 30... Continue Reading →
[What I always like about lists like this is that someone usually gets seriously offended. I don't really expect anyone to listen to all six minutes of "Like a Rolling Stone." SB SM] Credit: Far Out / Album Covers / Alamy 10 albums from the 1960s that we would rate an 11/10 Dale Maplethorpe Sat... Continue Reading →
[Introducing Silverbelle Ellen. Like many of of us in this state (and on the pages of Silverback Digest), she is someone with great creative energy who is making a living combining her passions and profession. In her case it's gardening and cooking. As you can see from this newsletter, even the most generous ideas can... Continue Reading →