Happy Birthday, Ayn Rand
At MSN Encarta, they say: Ayn Rand (1905-1982), American novelist and philosopher, whose championing of the gifted individual established her as a controversial figure in …
Art
On the Radio Today
Ah, the joys of technology and capitalism (well, what’s left of it! enjoy while we can!): I’m listening to Jodash Golden Oldies on Live365.com right …
Hans of Iceland
I do not know which edition of Han of Iceland, aka Hans of Iceland, is best, but I recommend you avoid the edition published by …
Americana: Music of the ’20s and ’30s
Whether for educational study (history/America) or personal enjoyment, you can listen to “Vintage Popular Music and Jazz, 1925-1935,” via the Internet on Radio Dismuke. The …
Radio Station Change
Now on the radio: Sweet & Lovely, on Live365.com. The owner says about his station: This station is strictly dedicated to the popular tunes of …
On the Radio
Right now I’m enjoying listening to The Kingdom of Swing station on Live365.com. The station plays swing, big band and jazz from the 1930s, 1940s, …
“The Raven” By Edgar Allan Poe
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly …
“The Thinker” by Berton Braley
Back of the beating hammer By which the steel is wrought, Back of the workshop’s clamor The seeker may find the Thought, The Thought that …
“A Printer’s Workshop” by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)
The labor of heroes: spreading books and words, the medium of theories and ideas. Picture from the Art Renewal Center.
Happy Birthday, Horatio Alger
Picture from Washburn University. Horatio Alger, Jr. was born on January 13, 1832. I have not read any of his stories; this is a missing …