Category Archives: Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff

Music for a Sunday: Songs that made the hit parade

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Sabina Becker

In loving memory of Jean Stapleton, most famous for her portrayal of Edith Bunker on “All In the Family” (and her screechingly funny rendition of the theme song above, which is a satire on nostalgia for the not-so-golden age of … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Venezuela comes to Venice

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Coolest mural at the Biennale? Bolívar in shades, bitchez.

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Quotable: Margaret Atwood on women writers

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker

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Quotable: Frida Kahlo on “cultured” people

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Sometimes, I would rather talk with laborers and bricklayers than with those stupid people who are called ‘cultured’.” Me too, Frida…me too.

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Quotable: Neruda on risk-taking

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“They die slowly who transform themselves into slaves of their habits, who never risk, who evade a passion, who never risk the certain for the uncertain…. who abandon things before starting them, who complain of their bad luck, who don’t … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Chinua Achebe on oppression and resistance

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“To answer oppression with appropriate resistance requires knowledge of two kinds: in the first place, self-knowledge by the victim, which means awareness that oppression exists, an awareness that the victim has fallen from a great height of glory or promise … Continue reading →

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Where will Chavecito’s final resting place be?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Chávez deserves to rest in the National Pantheon! Share if you agree.” (Graphic making the rounds of Facebook lately.) Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Does that man ever rest? Nope. Even dead, he’s still stirring the old soup in characteristic Chavecito … Continue reading →

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Stompin’ Tom stomps on

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Dang, we’re losing legends all over the place this week. Yesterday it was Chavecito; today, it’s this guy: I remember Stompin’ Tom Connors from his TV show when I was just a wee thing. He used to beat time with … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s back!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Never mind all the anglo whore media hype — oh sorry, “concern” — about Chavecito’s health. He’s fine and dandy after his latest trip to Cuba…as the faces of his welcoming committee above make clear: The president of Venezuela, Hugo … Continue reading →

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The “art” of being an asshole

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday, I chanced across the funniest, saddest, and weirdest shit I ever saw on Wonkette. Apparently there are all these dudes who’ve been creating “inspirational” propaganda — oh sorry, “art” — for the so-called men’s rights movement. But if what … Continue reading →