Walter Inglis Anderson
Given my proclivity for appreciating “characters” this chap has all the hallmarks in spades! H/T to my filmmaker chum who has done a documentary on Anderson — Win Riley. Artnew orleanspaintingWalter Inglis Andersonwin riley
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A Confederacy of Dunces – quotes and extracts – 69
“Of course,” Ignatius said in a thoughtful, serious voice, “this could be a worldwide deception.” “The next war could turn out to be one massive orgy. Good grief. How many of the military leaders of the world may simply be deranged old sodomites acting out some fake fantasy role? Actually, this might be quite beneficial…
Dr. John’s Spirit is Lacking
A lukewarm review of Dr. John’s latest. Others think differently — here, here and here. Having seen the good doc’s lackluster performance of a few years ago, my hopes aren’t high — admittedly 60% of the audience were there for the support act that blew him away — The Blind Boys of Alabama (featured on this album).…
A Confederacy of Dunces – quotes and extracts – 68
“Look, there’s a sailor drifting along Chartres Street. He looks rather lonely.” The young man glanced down to the Chartres end of the Alley. “Oh him,” he said. “That’s only Timmy.” “Timmy?” Ignatius asked angrily. “Do you know him?” “Of course,” the young man said in a voice heavy with boredom. “He’s one of my…
Ske-Dat-De-Dat … The Spirit of Satch
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A Confederacy of Dunces – quotes and extracts – 67
“Just look at my sweater, you disgusting monster.” “Only the most flamboyant offal would be seen in a miscarriage like that. You must have some shame or at least some taste in dress.” “You awful creature. You huge thing.” “I will probably spend several years at the Eye, ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital having this…
Happy Birthday Satchmo
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Lionel Ferbos’ Funeral
A snippet from yesterday’s funeral. JazzLionel Ferbosnew orleanssecond line
A Question of Madness
My favorite of Shannon’s short stories, probably because it has some philosophical issues nicely woven in. Percy, of course, deployed “what if” devices in his novels and non-fiction: One can’t read of that [Civil] War without playing the fascinating game of what-if . . . What if Jackson had lived through Chancellorsville? What if McClellan had…
Jacques van Aalten’s painting of “Pops”
The wonderful Historical New Orleans Collection have posted this painting on their Facecrack page. Louis Armstrong is arguably the most famous New Orleans jazz musician of all time and he continues to inspire musicians and artists. His life and music will be celebrated at this weekend’s Satchmo Summerfest. This impressionistic painting by Jacques van Aalten, a…
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