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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Newt Gingrich Supporters, South Carolina
Photo: Christopher Anderson, published here.
Lucky Dube, “Prisoner”
A song with an upbeat sound but a heavy message, as true here and now as it was in South Africa in the 80s.
Victoria Williams, “Don’t Let It Bring You Down”
Great version of a great Neil Young song.
Louis C.K., “Everything’s Amazing and Nobody’s Happy”
This riff made the Internet rounds a few years ago and has stuck with me — I probably think of it two or three times a week, such as after reading about this new service that will stream broadcast TV … Continue reading
“Jay-Z explains himself in the language of the cultural elite, and they officially welcome him into their social stratum, thereby relieving themselves of the need to enjoy Mos Def.”
From Nitsuh Abede’s amusing take on Jay-Z’s appearance at Carnegie Hall: Last fall, Jay-Z published a book, Decoded, about his life and lyrics. Its text is one of the most marvelously deft pieces of self-definition I have ever seen — … Continue reading
On Managing Time
With so many digital distractions, I find it alarmingly easy to blow hours at a time and get nothing done, especially when I don’t have a deadline looming. I have a series of tactics to keep myself — timers, software … Continue reading
More on India, Katherine Boo’s New Book
From Pankaj Mishra’s review of Behind the Beautiful Forevers: The ostensible “rise” of India has attracted its share of literary and journalistic buccaneers in recent years. Unlike China (unlovably aloof, even menacing), India, with its eager English speakers and periodic elections, … Continue reading
Katherine Boo on Journalism
Interesting quote from a great writer. Looking forward to reading her new book: “My job is to lay it out clearly, not to give my policy prescriptions…Very little journalism is world changing. But if change is to happen, it will … Continue reading
