Curations from the Human Jungle
[Why is it that, given the choice between proven, scientific explanation, and wild, fantastical speculation, many people will opt for the latter every time. And this is coming from me the "connoisseur of clickbait!" SB SM] When producers for a popular Netflix series sought a permit to film on public lands in the U.S. Southwest,... Continue Reading →
[It's pathetic when something this recent is falling into the nostalgia category. Lest we forget ... when I moved to Vermont in 1979 there was but a single channel of broadcast television. Approximately 6 years later I bought the first VCR in our village of West Brookfield for $1500. And it was used. The person... Continue Reading →
[This comes recommended from several sources, including SB John (Mendocino Bonobos) and SB Kevin (Recomendo SBs). I haven't seen it because, in an effort to reduce our cable bill, SB Sandy and I eliminated Netflix from our package, and now I am too stubborn (and cheap) to add it back. For the moment I just... Continue Reading →
[Silverback John (Mendocino Bonobos) gives this four-out-of-four Oo-oos and a double-thump. "Should be required viewing for all Silverbacks." Other SB reactions encouraged. SB SM (Unfortunately, this Silverback has let his Netflix membership slip.)] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjgL7Pumb4Q BEHIND THE SCENES How ‘Chimp Empire’ Filmmakers Got Up Close and Personal with the Ngogo Community “It’s like The Truman Show. You feel... Continue Reading →