Monthly Archives: January 2014

Spam Appreciation

January 23, 2014 – 1:14 pm

I get spam letters all the time. Most are promoting viagra, baldness cures, penis enlargement, porno, or oxycontins. There must be a tremendous market for those products in my demographics; white, male, 35-65, wanting to get fucked up. Today this computer-generated comment appeared on mangozeen from an over-40 pregnancy counseling site. “What i do not […]

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OLD BROWNIE by Peter Nolan Smith

January 22, 2014 – 8:12 pm

Yesterday was a quiet day on 47th Street. A winter snow was having its way with New York City. Snow piled up on the street. The porters had a hard time clearing the sidewalk and I was having difficulty looking busy. There was nothing to do. No one came into the store. No dealers, no […]

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Yardstick Of Morality

January 22, 2014 – 1:35 pm

My older brother theorized that the length of skirts determined the bellicosity of a nation. Long skirts meant peace. Short skirts signified war. Men like to know for what they are fighting. Women in the US Army too. I’ll wear short pants for any women in uniform. Nurses too.

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The Peace Of Zion

January 22, 2014 – 11:08 am

Israeli leader Ariel Sharon’s life spanned the history of his country. He was born in Palestine and joined the Haganah at age 14 in 1942. The teenager fought during the partition of Palestine and later joined Unit 101, which specialized in cross-border raids and committed massacres in revenge for attacks by the fedayeen. Sharon fought […]

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Fascinating Rhythm by Mel Tormé

January 16, 2014 – 9:29 pm

Mel Torme was well-known for his smooth voice. The VelvetFog was also an accomplished drummer. ps the foto is Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson accompanied by Mel Torme. To see how good Mel was, please go to the following url

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