LINES OF THE DAY

". . . But the past does not exist independently from the present. Indeed, the past is only past because there is a present, just as I can point to something over there only because I am here. But nothing is inherently over there or here. In that sense, the past has no content. The past -- or more accurately, pastness -- is a position. Thus, in no way can we identify the past as past." p. 15

". . . But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands." p. 153

Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History (1995) by Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Tonight -- Enyenison Enkama

At Joe's Pub (Vaquero's playing there November 20th, I believe).

A full description of what this is about can be found here.  This is exciting. You don't hear Abakuá outside of Cuba or the Calabar very often.  The Abakuá are part of my ritualist home.  More about the Abakuá here in an interview Vaquero did with Ivor Miller. Ivor will be playing with the group tonight.

Last night's full moon was spectacular.  It's a beautiful weekend here.

In the meantime we finally scored some decent arugula, to go with our cheese tortellini's with mushrooms and tomatoes.  Also, magnificent homemade pesto classico,  mozzella cheese and bread.  We are going to have a lovely dinner before going out, under this brilliant fat white moon!
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