Monthly Archives: January 2010

The McSorley’s Old Ale House and Greenwich Village

Posted on January 31, 2010 by refugeefromreason

story in the LA Times today was depressing. For me, born and bred in New York City; raised not too far from McSorley’s, I attended this saloon when it was the real McSorley’s. Now I love women, but, as you’ll … Continue reading →

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For those of you who believe we don’t need a National Health Care Plan

Posted on January 31, 2010 by refugeefromreason

I refer you to My expensive 12-day vacation.

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The Houseguest Who Stayed Forever

Posted on January 31, 2010 by refugeefromreason

…Or never left. This 67 year old (my age) academic now calls my wife a minimum of four times daily, frequently a half dozen about the most innocuous issues one could consider. Her “boyfriend,” who lives in Japan, is “moving … Continue reading →

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Gerald McCabe 1928-2010

Posted on January 30, 2010 by refugeefromreason

Gerald McCabe dies at 82; founder of folk music venue McCabe’s Guitar Shop The Santa Monica store played an important role in the evolution of Southern California’s folk music community. January 22, 2010|By Richard Cromelin Gerald McCabe, a furniture designer … Continue reading →

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$6 in your pocket

Posted on January 29, 2010 by refugeefromreason

One of my oldest friends called me about an hour ago. “I’ve got six bucks in my pocket,” he said, and “the rent is due.”  This is a man I’ve known since I was 17, for a half century. We’ve … Continue reading →

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