The Content of our Discontent
What Does it Mean that Elizabeth Warren has a Native American Ancestor?
What is a race of people made of?
Should the U.S. Copyright Office Have a Political Agenda?
Not being tied to political and election cycles has helped keep the U.S. Register of Copyrights an apolitical institution. Will H.R. 1695 change that?
The “S*** List” Fights Back
The lawsuit, and Elliott’s plan to “dox” and expose the women who anonymously added to the list, were met with the expected mixed reaction, from cheers of encouragement to Elliott for “fighting back”, to, of course, GoFundMes for both parties.
Ordinary World for 15 Oct 18
Your Ordinary World links for 15 Oct 18, focusing on Prognostications, Previews, and Perspectives on Midterm Elections 2018, plus two from the Ordinary Times Archives on the 2010 and 2014 midterms.
Sunday Morning: Giving Willy Wonka a Backstory was a Mistake
Sometimes it’s better when you don’t explain everything.
Ordinary Sunday Brunch
Ordinary Sunday Brunch is Ordinary Times cultural quick links for you enjoyment. This week; music, art, history, food, and travel with music to read, share, and discuss.
It’s Spooky Season: Empire of Death in the City of Light
If one speaks of Paris, the mind first thinks of the well known sites and sounds of the iconic French city. But below the city of light is the darker, less romanticized resting place of former Parisians bones – 6-7 million of them in 200 miles of catacombs.
Saturday Morning Gaming: On What It Means to “Beat” a Game
So let’s say your buddy says that they “beat a game last night”.
What does that mean?
Book Notes: Close to the Knives: a memoir of disintegration (1991)
The harrowing memoir of a lost artist from NY reveals how multi-talented David Wojnarowicz was and how bad the good old days were.
Ordinary World for 13 Oct 2018
Your Ordinary World links for Saturday 13 Oct 2018, with stories and perspectives on religion, economics, and two from the Ordinary Times vault. Read, Share, and discuss.
A Progressive Approach to the Outdoors
Compromise and partnership exists in hundreds of little corners of our country. It’s about time we started celebrating them.
It’s Spooky Season: John Carpenter’s “Halloween”
Spooky Season is upon us, and what better place to start than with John Carpenter’s iconic “Halloween” and its all-time great music.
Linky Friday: All in Due Time
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ Friday tradition of bringing you various links from across the web and around the world. This week, “All in Due Time” is the theme, with music interludes and plenty to read, share, and discuss.