Is a version of Let Us Now Praise Famous Men that uses the real names of the people. Let us face it. Most people have come to know these famous people through the photographs of Walker Evans. True, in the splendid book, graced with your splendid, sometimes transcendent words, the Evans photographs bear no captions.… Continue reading What the World Needs, Mr. Agee
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In Alabama, you learn not to expect much from your congressional delegation
"Four members of Alabama’s congressional delegation attacked a private citizen last week. And now we’re all in danger. See, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt of Haleyville; Gary Palmer of Hoover and Dale Strong of Madison went after someone who works at Space Camp." Alabama Reflector, March 18, 2024 Continuing, "This person… Continue reading In Alabama, you learn not to expect much from your congressional delegation
This is all I have to say
"I see that the Indian fires are going out. Soon they will be cold. New fires are lighting in the West for us, they say, and we will go there. I do not believe our Great Father means to harm his red children, but that he wishes us well. We leave behind our good will… Continue reading This is all I have to say
Alabama Fears
It's tough having a history "Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, predicted in January that a “divisive concepts” bill — which presumes exposure to hard or unflattering history will melt children into gelatin — would pass in the first or second week of the legislative session. And happy Black History Month to you, too. The good news is that… Continue reading Alabama Fears
Waiting For Charlemagne 