Daily Archives: 05/06/2007

Tomato II

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

Or is that “Don’t cry, Tomato Baby”?

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Don’t Cry Tomato, Baby!

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

I was just listening to Metallica’s cover of the song “Die, Die My Darling.” I was thinking it was kind of catchy, same as I do every time I hear it, but I was again puzzled by this line: “Don’t … Continue reading →

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On a Sink

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

O, beautiful sink of stainless steel! How shiny! How deep! How smooth you feel! Over the years, the washing of pans Will scratch you up and dry my hands. You’ll be dull and I’ll be worn. I’ll curse the day … Continue reading →

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Player Piano: One Down, Thirteen to Go

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

I finished Player Piano last night. Not bad for a first novel. It’s not quite the Vonnegut of Slaughterhouse-Five or Cat’s Cradle, but there are glimpses of the author he would become. I found it easy to identify with the … Continue reading →

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Player Piano: Don’t Forget Bing!

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

I wanted to hear “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” but it didn’t occur to me to check my Bing Crosby collection. Of course he sang it! And now that I’ve listened to it, I understand why Vonnegut specifically chose that song. First … Continue reading →

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