Tag Archives: ARB’s

TB’s Exclusive Interview Series–Ben Franklin

Quote of the Day: “No one can replace him Sir; I am only his successor.” Thomas Jefferson, in 1785 in response to a query from Msr. Vergennes, the French foreign minister, as to he being Dr. Franklin’s replacement As is … Continue reading

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Funny Stuff Happens Sometimes (when you’re not lookin)

Quote of the Day:     “Filmgoers are starved for new ideas, voices and visions.”     Robert Redford It’s amazing how funny happens when you are tuned in to the possibility even if you are not consciously looking for it. … Continue reading

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Memories of Summer Nights

Quote of the Day:     “Hold on a minute. Don’t get out. I’ve got a feelin its about to come on.”     –Larry to TB, having a psychic moment circa 1986 correctly anticipating his favorite “Fort” song being … Continue reading

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Spotlight on the Commenters–Smiley’s Story, and A Conversation From 1990

Quote of the Day:     “Better belly burst than good liquor be lost.”     –Jonathon Swift TB gets a lot of pleasure from reading the commentary that appears below my posts. About a week ago I put out … Continue reading

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The Collective Memory of the ARB’s

No post tonight other than this. I’ve been on a politics bender lately and need to get some inspiration on a different track. I promised a forum for this a few days back, and here it is. Without crossing “the … Continue reading

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