Category Archives: music

She’s Gone Walking

Posted on June 6, 2023 by JE

Omnia mutantur; nihil interit. Astrud Gilberto (March 3, 1940-June 5, 2023)

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Solid!

Posted on June 4, 2023 by JE

It’s the right time for some dramatic funk. Because it always is. https://soundcloud.com/dramatic-funk-themes-3/09-dave-patterson-solid-funk

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Out of the Mouths of Beats

Posted on May 24, 2023 by JE

It’s a little early for a Typo of the Day–not even 1 AM where I sit with my confused but valiant keyboard. Still, I don’t think I’m going to top this one: heartbrat (where I intended heartbeat). Heartbrat–an obviously useful … Continue reading →

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Mercilessly Great

Posted on May 12, 2023 by JE

Not much new here, as I am writing heavily on two new projects, and gearing up to teach a summer course. But here’s some of the stuff I’ve been writing to: Calibro 35, this completely crazy, retro-funk, soundtrackulous band from … Continue reading →

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Cure for the Summertime Blues

Posted on May 8, 2023 by JE

I’ve been somewhat dreading my summer course without realizing why. Today, as I was starting to set it up, I figured that out. The last time I taught a full course online was during COVID lockdown, and the process is … Continue reading →

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Four Dead in Ohio

Posted on May 4, 2023 by JE

May 4, 1970

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Grades Are In…

Posted on April 30, 2023 by JE

and the doctor is out!

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IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!

Posted on April 20, 2023 by JE

Thank God. This has been a rough semester (for personal more than academic reasons: my pancreas trying to kill me in January and Lennie’s death in April).

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Rule 34

Posted on April 18, 2023 by JE

Below is an unmoderated comment on the previous entry. Poor Lydia: an internet full of porn and she has to touch herself thinking about me.

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by JE

Οὐκ ἔστιν ὧδε, ἠγέρθη γὰρ.

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