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movie trailers and American culture

Posted on August 13, 2008 by twotreatises

an anthropological study of changes in American culture citing only changes in movie trailer monologues/voice overs or “They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To” Some Came Running trailer: “Look forward to a new dramatic experience” “This is Parkman the … Continue reading →

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what a world

Posted on July 8, 2008 by twotreatises

seen so far today: on the side of a church: “torture is a moral issue” on the back of a bus: “ride me… it’s fun” on a bus bench (with homeless man resting on it): an ad for “luxurious pet … Continue reading →

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dress codes

Posted on June 9, 2008 by twotreatises

the title of a book i’ll never write about cultural/country clothing trends and mores: “ankles aren’t sexy in america.”

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body worlds

Posted on April 9, 2008 by twotreatises

Science insists love is the domain of the brain and its chemicals. Poetry maintains its metaphors that say love is found in the heart. My last love affected my heart very literally: When he was near it would flutter and … Continue reading →

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voice (couplet)

Posted on March 10, 2008 by twotreatises

a voice that resounds with a dying fall distorted echoes down a narrow hall

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