Never been to a football game, no regrets there, had a brief affair with it in the ‘80s in SF when Montana and Rice reigned supreme, but so unable to tolerate the bone-crushing gladiator stupidity of it all. I am a delicate flower, after all. But that’s not what I wanted to comment on. I only know Eddie Harris from his collaboration with Les McCann playing at ‘69 Montreaux, Swiss Movement album. PThe song “Compared to What” took my 13 yr old suburban white girl view of the world and stripped it down to a reality I still carry. It’s a giant, giant song that is going back into my rotation, thanks for the reminder.
Thank you, Wendy. 'Compared To What' is a monumental song from a brilliant album. Have you heard Roberta Flack's take on it? It's on her 'First Take' LP from 1969.
This was an interesting read. As I've never followed football, I loved hearing about your love/hate relationship with the sport. I can fully understand the sense of betrayal and heartbreak when the Browns left your city, and also how heartsick you must have been when the new team hired a man who assaulted women. I fully applaud your decision to quit the game . It's been interesting to see how The Far Right hate having Swift involved in their favorite sport. It would be nice to think her involvement could help change the culture and make it more pro-woman or at least more willing to condemn and punish members who assault them.
Thank you, Deborah. I would love it if Taylor Swift spoke out for the victims and demanded action. Her voice probably wouldn't be ignored. She has the power to help make that change.
Regarding the Far Right, they are filled with hate, rage, and xenophobia, but in reality, they, just like the pathetic leader of their cult following, are terrified of strong, confident, independent women who won't put up with their bullshit.
Never been to a football game, no regrets there, had a brief affair with it in the ‘80s in SF when Montana and Rice reigned supreme, but so unable to tolerate the bone-crushing gladiator stupidity of it all. I am a delicate flower, after all. But that’s not what I wanted to comment on. I only know Eddie Harris from his collaboration with Les McCann playing at ‘69 Montreaux, Swiss Movement album. PThe song “Compared to What” took my 13 yr old suburban white girl view of the world and stripped it down to a reality I still carry. It’s a giant, giant song that is going back into my rotation, thanks for the reminder.
Thank you, Wendy. 'Compared To What' is a monumental song from a brilliant album. Have you heard Roberta Flack's take on it? It's on her 'First Take' LP from 1969.
Yes, I know that one too. A better use of her amazing voice than some other choices. That was an amazing time to be alive and coming of age.
This was an interesting read. As I've never followed football, I loved hearing about your love/hate relationship with the sport. I can fully understand the sense of betrayal and heartbreak when the Browns left your city, and also how heartsick you must have been when the new team hired a man who assaulted women. I fully applaud your decision to quit the game . It's been interesting to see how The Far Right hate having Swift involved in their favorite sport. It would be nice to think her involvement could help change the culture and make it more pro-woman or at least more willing to condemn and punish members who assault them.
Thank you, Deborah. I would love it if Taylor Swift spoke out for the victims and demanded action. Her voice probably wouldn't be ignored. She has the power to help make that change.
Regarding the Far Right, they are filled with hate, rage, and xenophobia, but in reality, they, just like the pathetic leader of their cult following, are terrified of strong, confident, independent women who won't put up with their bullshit.
Harris later released an album called "The Reason Why I'm Talking Shit"- which is what everyone who defends sexual abuse is really doing.
Brilliantly said, David!