Category: History
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50 Years Ago Today: 2001: A Space Odyssey Premiered
Hi, friends. Today marks the 50th year anniversary of a legendary film’s premiere in Washington, D.C. Facts About 2001: A Space Odyssey Sci-fi film from 1968 (one year before US moon landing) involving outer space, extraterrestrial life, and artificial intelligence Produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick (also directed Full Metal Jacket) Based on a short story by […]
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William Faulkner, “Kilroy Was Here,” & the Purpose of Literature
Hi, friends. I’ve been trying to find the author of a quote that my old 20th-century American Lit professor referenced frequently; it states that art makes sense of and gives meaning to life. In my search, I stumbled across a William Faulkner interview with great quotes about writing. He uses “Kilroy was here” in a […]
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Black History Month: Legacy & Scandal in the Famous Franklin Family
Hi, friends. February draws to a close, so I leave off with one more post for Black History Month. The four posts were related to church and music this year; I may pick a different theme next year, though I don’t want to because these are fun! Many have heard of Aretha Franklin (R-E-S-P-E-C-T/ Find […]