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Entries from July 2017

A Concert in Lily Dale

July 30th, 2017 · Comments Off on A Concert in Lily Dale

On July 28, 2017, I found myself in Lily Dale, NY, a center of Spiritualism, performing in an evening organized by Shannon Taggart. I performed what I called music attributed to ultraterrestrials, using a term favored by the late John Keel for non-human entities. My program included fairy music from England, Ireland, Wales, and Norway; […]

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Index Cards (82)

July 24th, 2017 · 2 Comments

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Breeders Can’t Be Choosers

July 17th, 2017 · Comments Off on Breeders Can’t Be Choosers

People who have children have to take what they get. And they shouldn’t be surprised if those children turn out no better than their parents.

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In Memoriam

July 10th, 2017 · 2 Comments

I don’t know when I’m going to die, but I do know what to expect.

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Le Scat Noir 225

July 3rd, 2017 · Comments Off on Le Scat Noir 225

The July issue of Le Scat Noir is the Patriophysics number, devoted to the heady mix of patriotism and ‘pataphysics. I contributed translations of two short pieces by Alfred Jarry (“Mobilization of Tourists” and “Hanging”) and the latest page of imaginary musical instruments. You can find it here.

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