Houston

Someone commented asking me what I think of Houston as a city to live in now and also later as an old person. They then asked me not to publish the comment, so I will answer the question briefly, without alluding directly to questions raised in the comment and which apparently could have de-anonymized the … More Houston

Emiliano Zapata

I woke up on the last day of 2012 to a gray sky, thinking I never want to sabotage myself or be complicit or accepting of sabotage again. That, as it turns out, is what I will renounce in the new year. I ordered a copy of Elsewhere. I once planned lectures while driving, like … More Emiliano Zapata

Sunday

I woke up this morning realizing that it was a brilliantly clear sunny day and that I was excited to see it. Everything is possible when it is cold and sunny and dry like that. I woke up this morning interested in my field. Tomorrow is Monday and I will take the car to be … More Sunday

Bijou Créole

We went out to see Cedric (Watson) and looking for the right clip I found this historic one, from 1986, of people and dancehalls that are no longer. Geno (Delafose) is on it even younger than when I first saw him and besides those two there are other musicians and bands who were children or … More Bijou Créole

Les Misérables

We saw Les Misérables and although I do not like musicals it is interesting to pore over July Monarchy, the 1832 rebellion and 1848 as well as the emphasis on ambivalence in Hugo’s heroes (which Javert cannot handle). French history is instructive and I wish I knew it better as it might explain my institution, … More Les Misérables

Z Materialist

Due to being paid tomorrow, and Christmas, and renting the room out for three days I can now acquire: ♦One of those milestone service jobs for the car. ♦Something like this but with transitional lenses, so I can drive. Cancelled for now in favor of fairly major repair to car, but I think I need … More Z Materialist