"Opera is, in fact, a quite close cousin to video gaming or porn, in that the storytelling really is not much more than an excuse for a bunch of insanely gifted singers to belt out a succession of heart-rending crowd-pleaser torch songs. Ditto, to some extent, Shakespeare – let’s face it, you’re not at a … Continue reading Gratuities at Your Discretion
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More Readings From One Man’s Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980
"Learn to use an axe, and respect it and you can't help but love it. But abuse one and it will wear your hands raw and open your foot like an overcooked sausage." John Branson, ed. "More Readings From One Man's Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980." Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, 2005. … Continue reading More Readings From One Man’s Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980
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