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

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Happy Birthday, Vaquero!


You are my Hero!

He's been listening to his birthday present to himself, the CD Bing & Satchmo (1960). As well as loving the entire album, the "Dardanella" cut is one of Vaquero's all-time favorites from when he was a little kid., when he heard it on the radio often while growing up. He was reminded of this Phil Schaap played July 4th on Louis Armstrong's birthday broadcast and ordered it then and there.

And we mailed the taxes.
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K. said...

I'm previewing it now. No wonder he likes it! If you've never heard it, check out Ella and Louis. (You can guess the last names!)

July 9, 2010 at 3:57 PM

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