Monthly Archives: August 2018

A 15-storey tribute to Johnny Cash’s Folsom Blues

Posted on August 31, 2018 by editor, facilitator, decider

Half a century ago Johnny Cash gave two performances at Folsom Prison near Sacramento, California, and thereby shone a rare light–for that time–on prisoner rights and the need for prison reform. Contemporary graphic artist Shepard Fairey is also a champion … Continue reading →

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H.P. Lovecraft’s not-so-private horror

Posted on August 21, 2018 by editor, facilitator, decider

Howard Phillips Lovecraft would have turned 128 this week. As it was, he died in 1937, aged just 46, but if he’d enjoyed such startling longevity we likely wouldn’t be discussing today what infernal bargain was keeping him alive, but … Continue reading →

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RIP Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 – Aug. 16, 2016)

Posted on August 16, 2018 by editor, facilitator, decider

She was one of a kind with pipes of gold. Her privacy was preserved, for the most part, throughout a long and heart-breaking illness. She died today at home in Detroit. May the Queen of Soul rest in peace.

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They stole the crown jewels! (This is not a metaphor)

Posted on August 6, 2018 by editor, facilitator, decider

Here’s an obligatory disclaimer: thievery is bad, mmkay? And we endeavor not to encourage or glorify roguish behavior in any form. Even if it’s in really, really badass form. On July 30th a pair of pilferers pulled off a daring … Continue reading →

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