Honestly, I do not want to be writing about politics in America. I’ve got a bunch of cool fragments just waiting to be turned into essays. There’s the story of seeing The Muttonbirds in the Famous Spiegeltent in Auckland 25 years ago and how it led into my recent deep dive into eighties’ New Zealand pop. I still have things to say about the Bearded Pigs at
Yes -- maybe after the first of the year. Other than to chase my cat off the keyboard (he hates my playing) I haven't picked up a harmonica since June. I expect to get back at it soon, but I need to refresh my chops before we get together.
About a week before the election my gut feeling settled into a sense that Trump would win. I think it was reading about all of the people talking about their peace & prosperity nostalgia. In any case, I think people who are opposed to much of what he's going to do need to stay focused, and be strategic and realistic.
Thanks, Scott. Maybe we can play some music, too.
Yes -- maybe after the first of the year. Other than to chase my cat off the keyboard (he hates my playing) I haven't picked up a harmonica since June. I expect to get back at it soon, but I need to refresh my chops before we get together.
I appreciate those meditations.
Check out my blog for some thoughts on Trump and academia: https://bryanalexander.org/future-of-education/what-the-next-trump-administration-might-mean-for-higher-education/
Bryan -- thanks. You are far more knowledgeable than most in these areas, so your thoughts are very helpful and worth paying attention to.
Thank you Scott for the section on what to do.
I have been so down about the results, that I did not know what I could do, except to work on the midterms. I honestly thought Harris would win.
About a week before the election my gut feeling settled into a sense that Trump would win. I think it was reading about all of the people talking about their peace & prosperity nostalgia. In any case, I think people who are opposed to much of what he's going to do need to stay focused, and be strategic and realistic.
there's a typo in your blog: you wrote that he'll steal "millions"