I'm a 33 year-old teacher (I give computer lessons to seniors), jazz and downtempo music fan, and long-time cigar smoker. I will pass this hobby along to anyone who will listen.
My profile pic is William "Big Bill" Haywood--founding member of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World, also known as the "Wobblies").
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JAK Gladney
20 months ago|717 views|4 comments
A few days ago, I learned of an exciting opportunity. For those of you who know me on this site, beyond my political interests, I also teach a computer class for Charleston (WV)-area seniors....
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27 months ago|530 views|12 comments
There are certain unfortunate conventions in all storytelling. Minorities are among the first to die in any “slasher” film. A woman driving a car, in any daytime soap opera, is almost always...
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29 months ago|937 views|2 comments
September 21 will mark twenty-two years since the world of music was deprived of one of its brightest talents.
One of my favorite videos of Jaco Pastorius has the jazz bassist playing at Japan’s...
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29 months ago|669 views|8 comments
I often find myself, like Zell Miller, longing for a certain outmoded form of settling disputes. In case you’ve forgotten, or simply missed it, Miller, on a March 2007 episode of Chris Matthew’s...
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