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Disc 1. Not my favorite but good contemplative listening for the nighttime.

Admittedly, I haven’t seen the movie but from the reviews I didn’t get that impression. I didn’t find The Big Short quirky but scaringly true to life but maybe that’s because of my exposure to people like some of the ones depicted in the movie.

Halcyon days!

It's coming out tomorrow so you might get lucky.

Thanks Dan. Sheepishly, I have to admit I’d never listened to him before.

Listened to a couple of Cory Weeds cuts on YouTube (not the Cellar); a nice sound.

I'm partial to Una Mas.

Yes, I meant single volume. Obviously, nothing could top Gilbert’s multi volume biography. Based on my reading over the years about the various Churchill biographies, I’m not sure Manchester is held in that high regard. However, I haven’t read it. Anyway, here are a couple of reviews of Roberts’ book. https://literaryreview.co.uk/cometh-the-hour https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/13/books/review/andrew-roberts-churchill-winston-biography.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbooks&action=click&contentCollection=books&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=sectionfront

I have picked this up and have waded into it. It’s considered the best single biography of Churchill.

Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem's Legendary Theatre "The work, adapted by Ted Fox from his 1983 history of the same name, and illustrated by James Otis Smith, goes beyond the singers, dancers, comedians and other entertainers who have taken the stage of the Apollo, which celebrates its 85th anniversary this month. The book also shines a light on Harlem and black culture in America."

Good to hear

Sounds interesting.

Hope you feel better.

I’ve read the first few chapters and “workmanlike” is probably the best word for describing her writing. She throws in a lot of detail, some of which are unnecessary and detract from the story. The writing sometimes seems to read as a recitation of facts but without insight; and there seems to be a lack of cohesion. The more interesting parts are what Dexter wrote. In the hands of a professional writer, this could have been a far better book.

I heard about his passing earlier. His character Marty Funkhouser was one of a kind. A real shame. RIP.

Why the Baseball World is Waiting on Manny and Bryce

Hasn’t Machado insisted on wanting to play SS?

Yankees have apparently signed Troy Tulowitski. I wonder if that spells the end of the Machado hunt.

This is the first of five parts, which segue into one another.

This is probably next on the list.

After a couple of distractions, I finished S & S. Interesting how she portrays some of the female characters. I read some literary criticism taking Austen to task for her anti feminist depictions of some of the characters.

I have to say that I find the reaction surprising as the movie — both style and plot — is a classic.

Received an email from Verve today. They have released a four cd (also in digital) compilation called Norman Granz The Founder. Looks like it came out in December. Here’s an article on it. https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/founder-box-set-celebrates-jazz-pioneer-norman-granz/

You didn’t like the Maltese Falcon