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variations on a theme: life

“In the life of a man, his time is but a moment, his being an incessant flux, his senses a dim rushlight, his body a prey of worms, his soul an unquiet eddy, his fortune dark, and his fame doubtful. … Continue reading

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L.A. on Foot: A Free Afternoon by David Clark

(my review for goodreads. i’m plagiarizing myself and it wasn’t even that amazing the first time around!) This book is full of interesting tidbits about L.A.’s past to accompany you on your walking/biking tours in areas all over the city–from … Continue reading

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the L.A. Times and Richard Nixon

The Los Angeles Times has recently made a big decision (at least it’s been mentioned in the paper several times, which leads one to belief it was a big decision for them)—they’re going to endorse a presidential candidate for the … Continue reading

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MacBeth in Barnsdall Park

FREE Shakespeare in Barnsdall Park 2007 Thursday – Sunday, 7:30 pm 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027 MacBeth “Enter a realm where witches wreak havoc on the minds of men, the dead invite themselves to dinner, and Macbeth discovers that … Continue reading

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sea change (from Shakespeare to P.T. Anderson in 4 moves)

“sea change” is a phrase evocative of something it no longer means Shakespeare (great coiner of phrases and words) first used “sea change” in The Tempest: Full fathom five thy father lies: Of his bones are coral made: Those are … Continue reading

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