Comments for The 'Not-So-Rough' Guide http://blogjerrysmolin.com "The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see." (G.K. Chesterton) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:50:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Literary Salons, Here & Gone: Shakespeare and Company (Paris), Gotham Book Mart (New York) by Shelba Alequin http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/03/09/literary-salons-here-gone-shakespeare-and-company-paris-gotham-book-mart-new-york/#comment-381 Shelba Alequin Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:50:35 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=2752#comment-381 PS : je suis un humain, pas un satané bot, je poste ce message car c’est vraiment un excellent plan !

]]> Comment on Collecting Blues: Collecting Fragile 78 R.P.M. Records in a Fragile Economy by Joe Wood http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/07/16/collecting-blues-collecting-fragile-78-r-p-m-records-in-a-fragile-economy/#comment-361 Joe Wood Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:52:07 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4697#comment-361 I am 32, and have been collecting 78s for 2 years only. I have a pretty decent collection of prewar blues, some postwar, that fills about 2 milkcrates. Some of my faves are Tommy McClennan (3 discs) Lightnin Hopkins (6 discs) Blind Willie JOhnson, Lemon Jefferson, Joe Williams (2 discs) Peetie Wheatstraw (2) and Yank Rachell (2) with Sonny Boy Williamson 1. I also have many Carter Family on Victor, and 2 Louis Armstrong from 1927-28, which are very dear to me. I always thought it was strange that I am so young, and yet prefer these old discs over cds, mp3s, ipods, or even albums. Something about the sound of an old somewhat scratchy hissy 78 from the 30s. I love the hunt also, going to flea markets, thrift stores, estate sales. It is something of a quest. I also have learned so much about music, history, culture, and value. I am so lucky that I stumbled across these old shellac records one day when I was at a garage sale. That started me on a great pastime, which I can enjoy with my 3 kids. Joe Wood Amatuer Collector St. Louis I am 32, and have been collecting 78s for 2 years only. I have a pretty decent collection of prewar blues, some postwar, that fills about 2 milkcrates.

Some of my faves are Tommy McClennan (3 discs) Lightnin Hopkins (6 discs) Blind Willie JOhnson, Lemon Jefferson, Joe Williams (2 discs) Peetie Wheatstraw (2) and Yank Rachell (2) with Sonny Boy Williamson 1.

I also have many Carter Family on Victor, and 2 Louis Armstrong from 1927-28, which are very dear to me.

I always thought it was strange that I am so young, and yet prefer these old discs over cds, mp3s, ipods, or even albums. Something about the sound of an old somewhat scratchy hissy 78 from the 30s. I love the hunt also, going to flea markets, thrift stores, estate sales. It is something of a quest. I also have learned so much about music, history, culture, and value.

I am so lucky that I stumbled across these old shellac records one day when I was at a garage sale. That started me on a great pastime, which I can enjoy with my 3 kids.

Joe Wood
Amatuer Collector
St. Louis

]]> Comment on Sweet Home Hazelhurst, Mississippi: Robert Johnson’s Birthplace Verified by Bill http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/11/14/sweet-home-hazelhurst-mississippi-robert-johnsons-birthplace-verified/#comment-358 Bill Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:43:52 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4955#comment-358 do it... git er done. Restore RJ's birthplace do it… git er done. Restore RJ’s birthplace

]]> Comment on R.I.P. – Jeanne-Claude (1935-2009) by urdead2me http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/11/19/r-i-p-jeanne-claude-1935-2009/#comment-356 urdead2me Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:57:27 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4997#comment-356 RIP - Jeanne-Claude, 74, who shared a birthday w/ husband and partner, Christo. May she wrap heaven in shimmering fabrics. http://urdead2me.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/rip-jeanne-claude/ RIP – Jeanne-Claude, 74, who shared a birthday w/ husband and partner, Christo. May she wrap heaven in shimmering fabrics.
http://urdead2me.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/rip-jeanne-claude/

]]> Comment on Summer (of the Short Story) Comes Early by JK Fowler http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/02/23/summer-of-the-short-story-comes-early/#comment-353 JK Fowler Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:55:10 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=1750#comment-353 Hi there. Thought you might be interested in this: http://jkfowler.com/2009/11/14/feather-figure/ . Cheers, JK Hi there. Thought you might be interested in this: http://jkfowler.com/2009/11/14/feather-figure/ . Cheers, JK

]]> Comment on Better Than Millard Fillmore: Bush 43 Ranked 7th Worst President by euandus http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/02/16/better-than-millard-fillmore-bush-43-ranked-7th-worst-president/#comment-336 euandus Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:57:57 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=1323#comment-336 I think almost all presidents have been too partisan to preside effectively. ...except Washington. Maybe Andrew Jackson and Lincoln too. I think almost all presidents have been too partisan to preside effectively. …except Washington. Maybe Andrew Jackson and Lincoln too.

]]> Comment on 2009 Man Booker “International Prize” Contenders Announced by draabe http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/03/18/2009-man-booker-international-prize-contenders-announced/#comment-335 draabe Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:09:19 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=3279#comment-335 Congratulations to Alice Munro... Congratulations to Alice Munro…

]]> Comment on Sana Krasikov Wins 2009 “Sami Rohr Prize” for Jewish Literature by cabala http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/03/25/sana-krasikov-wins-2009-sami-rohr-prize-for-jewish-literature/#comment-327 cabala Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:13:26 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=3387#comment-327 It is reserve It is reserve

]]> Comment on “By the Time We Got to Woodstock”: Commemorating Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary by musicofourheart http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/05/12/by-the-time-we-got-to-woodstock-commemorating-woodstocks-40th-anniversary/#comment-326 musicofourheart Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:30:15 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4535#comment-326 Like your Woodstock post! Like your Woodstock post!

]]> Comment on “Lolita” Redux?: Penguin to Publish Nabokov’s “The Original of Laura” by infloox http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/04/17/lolita-redux-penguin-to-publish-nabokovs-the-original-of-laura/#comment-325 infloox Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:46:13 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4168#comment-325 hold on, are they publishing it unfinished as it was? or did they get an editor to make it conclusive in some way? I just posted about Nabokov on my blog too (http://infloox.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/lolita-by-vladimir-nabokov/) please have a look! :) hold on, are they publishing it unfinished as it was? or did they get an editor to make it conclusive in some way? I just posted about Nabokov on my blog too (http://infloox.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/lolita-by-vladimir-nabokov/) please have a look! :)

]]> Comment on Being Ernest Hemingway: Anthony Hopkins to Play Hemingway in New Film by infloox http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/03/26/being-ernest-hemingway-anthony-hopkins-to-play-hemingway-in-new-film/#comment-324 infloox Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:47:41 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=3433#comment-324 I think Hopkins would do a very fine job as Heminway! Only thing is that he looks much slighter in build. As far as I've seen in pics, Hemingway looks more burly. Check the boxing pic I posted on my blog - http://infloox.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/whod-win-in-a-fight-hemingway-or-eastman/ - looks like he didn't shy away from a fight every now and then! I think Hopkins would do a very fine job as Heminway! Only thing is that he looks much slighter in build. As far as I’ve seen in pics, Hemingway looks more burly. Check the boxing pic I posted on my blog – http://infloox.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/whod-win-in-a-fight-hemingway-or-eastman/ – looks like he didn’t shy away from a fight every now and then!

]]> Comment on Travel Photo of the Day: Siena, Italy by fred http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/02/09/travel-photo-of-the-day-siena-italy/#comment-304 fred Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:01:10 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.wordpress.com/?p=761#comment-304 I have a nice mash up regarding Siena.Check it out http://www.italy-revealed.com/siena/ Did you go on the top of the tower?Best view ever! I have a nice mash up regarding Siena.Check it out

http://www.italy-revealed.com/siena/

Did you go on the top of the tower?Best view ever!

]]> Comment on “By the Time We Got to Woodstock”: Commemorating Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary by black jack http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/05/12/by-the-time-we-got-to-woodstock-commemorating-woodstocks-40th-anniversary/#comment-274 black jack Mon, 18 May 2009 16:17:39 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4535#comment-274 SCHWEEEEEEET!!! SCHWEEEEEEET!!!

]]> Comment on The Paper Industry’s “Sine Wave Goodbye” Opens Thursday at the Ontological Theater by woodstock http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/05/12/the-paper-industrys-sine-wave-goodbye-opens-thursday-at-the-ontological-theater/#comment-269 woodstock Wed, 13 May 2009 13:54:17 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4575#comment-269 Great to know.. The Paper Industry has produced some entertaining shows to say the least. Good story. Great to know.. The Paper Industry has produced some entertaining shows to say the least. Good story.

]]> Comment on “By the Time We Got to Woodstock”: Commemorating Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary by debbi http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/05/12/by-the-time-we-got-to-woodstock-commemorating-woodstocks-40th-anniversary/#comment-267 debbi Tue, 12 May 2009 22:31:20 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4535#comment-267 I also read very encouraging news at http://www.woodstockstory.com . Apparently Michael Lang is optimistic about the Woodstock 2009 concert at prospect park and is in contact with the Parks department trying to setup the arrangements. HOOORAAAY I also read very encouraging news at http://www.woodstockstory.com . Apparently Michael Lang is optimistic about the Woodstock 2009 concert at prospect park and is in contact with the Parks department trying to setup the arrangements. HOOORAAAY

]]> Comment on “By the Time We Got to Woodstock”: Commemorating Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary by jerrysmolin http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/05/12/by-the-time-we-got-to-woodstock-commemorating-woodstocks-40th-anniversary/#comment-266 jerrysmolin Tue, 12 May 2009 21:01:13 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4535#comment-266 I agree. I was at Woodstock in '69 - there's no way I'd consider attending a commemorative event but I'm always happy for an excuse to remember the "original." I agree. I was at Woodstock in ‘69 – there’s no way I’d consider attending a commemorative event but I’m always happy for an excuse to remember the “original.”

]]> Comment on “By the Time We Got to Woodstock”: Commemorating Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary by johnclore http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/05/12/by-the-time-we-got-to-woodstock-commemorating-woodstocks-40th-anniversary/#comment-265 johnclore Tue, 12 May 2009 15:57:02 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=4535#comment-265 I've had my doubts as to whether it would happen or not. Thanks for this insight. I'm all about honoring the past, but sometimes things just need to be left to what they were. Woodstock '69 can not, and will not, ever be recreated. John Clore www.clorechronicles.wordpress.com I’ve had my doubts as to whether it would happen or not. Thanks for this insight. I’m all about honoring the past, but sometimes things just need to be left to what they were. Woodstock ‘69 can not, and will not, ever be recreated.

John Clore
http://www.clorechronicles.wordpress.com

]]> Comment on DUMBO Dock Street Project Update – Historian David McCullough Rallies Opposition by DUMBO Dock Street Project Update - City Planning Commission OKs Smaller Building « The ‘Not-So-Rough’ Guide http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/04/02/dumbo-dock-street-update-historian-david-mccullough-rallies-opposition/#comment-237 DUMBO Dock Street Project Update - City Planning Commission OKs Smaller Building « The ‘Not-So-Rough’ Guide Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:50:35 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=3735#comment-237 [...] the Commission seemed to at least be partially swayed by a late push by Brooklyn Bridge historian David McCullough, who visited the fabled span this month to call for the Walentas proposal to not only be halted, [...] [...] the Commission seemed to at least be partially swayed by a late push by Brooklyn Bridge historian David McCullough, who visited the fabled span this month to call for the Walentas proposal to not only be halted, [...]

]]> Comment on Must-See TV: Jon Stewart & Jim Cramer Face Off on “The Daily Show” by unspy http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/03/13/must-see-tv-jon-stewart-jim-cramer-face-off-on-the-daily-show/#comment-98 unspy Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:06:25 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=3064#comment-98 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRKc_-VqJm0

]]> Comment on Steal This Book! or: A Not-So-Gentle Madness by Lost in the Stacks?: British Library “Mislays” 9,000 Books « The ‘Not-So-Rough’ Guide http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/02/09/steal-this-book-or-a-not-so-gentle-madness/#comment-97 Lost in the Stacks?: British Library “Mislays” 9,000 Books « The ‘Not-So-Rough’ Guide Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:28:50 +0000 http://blogjerrysmolin.com/?p=916#comment-97 [...] three years ago of stealing more than 100 maps from institutions including the British Library, and Farhad Hakimzadeh, an Iranian collector jailed in January for cutting maps, illustrations and pages from priceless [...] [...] three years ago of stealing more than 100 maps from institutions including the British Library, and Farhad Hakimzadeh, an Iranian collector jailed in January for cutting maps, illustrations and pages from priceless [...]

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