Monthly Archives: December 2008

Film and socialism

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Victoria

I’ve always like Ken Loach’s films, more for their humor and social realism than anything else. His determination to present people in a humanized light and his focus on social inequalities is unlike most other directors currently working. ‘Bread and … Continue reading →

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The Crumpet Elf and writings on art

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Victoria

I heard this on NPR this morning and it’s worth posting again. If you’re talented or lucky enough, you can launch your own career on public radio. Happy holidays! I”m reading Peter Schjeldahl’s ‘Let’s See’ and agree with some of … Continue reading →

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Carrots in December

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Victoria

as someone who’s failed to grow these in the dense, clay soil of Georgia, it’s always a minor miracle when I can succeed at getting decent carrots to thrive in my gardens. When I lived in the midwest near a river, I … Continue reading →

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