Norma Graham

Off to Ottawa and Library and Archives Canada. Nice day for it.

The older I get, the more the time change discombobulates me.

😡 As if history isn’t getting enough of a shit kicking from AI.

What’s really striking in Saruman’s speech to Gandalf is how broadly (and unusually for Tolkien) relevant it is. Take out the one specific reference to the Elves and Númenor and it is just an absolute classic rationale for collaborating with evil in the confidence you can ultimately direct it.

This.

I saw someone on Facebook use the term “swivel-eyed loon” and I think I’m tucking that one away for the right moment.

History writing doesn’t have to be boring.

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I can see the resemblance…

All those waggy tails! 🥹

Not partners.
Prey.

I bet Ike would agree with you. He despised MacArthur after working for him in Philippines in the interwar period.

The Catalina crew were RCAF.
Our Navy was pretty much entirely in the Battle of the Atlantic. Read Marc Milner’s book, it’s top notch.

Tell me you’ve read “Shattered Sword” by Jon Parshall!

Did you know the crew of the Catalina that spotted Nagumo’s fleet off Ceylon was Canadian? They were shot down by Zeros but got the message to Colombo first. Six crew members survived and became POWs. The pilot will be the subject of my MA thesis.

That looks interesting! Re: Admiral Somerville and the Eastern Fleet in 1942 off Ceylon.

Women in the US are delaying having children because there’s no guarantee of paid maternity leave. In Canada now, it’s a year of paid leave or more.

And probably less coherent.

YouTube video by Daniel Shiel The Allman Brothers Band - Statesboro Blues

Name a cover of a song you love more than the original.
“Statesboro Blues”, written in 1928 by Blind Willie McTell. Duane Allman lets loose with some serious slide. youtu.be/ezPZxfS1jys?...

Swivel-eyed loon. 🤪

Gender is not “ideology” any more than “blue eyes” is an ideology. The language used is inflammatory.

If you don’t think the Trump Regime is planning to steal the midterms, you are not paying attention.

I’m glad you’re feeling better, Dr. B. See you Tuesday.

Ooh! Mawdsley is top tier. Who else is there?

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Thanks, Lucy.

I wondered about that.

The Comfort has been in Mobile since Jan. 22. Trump lives a rich fantasy life.

The Comfort hasn’t moved from Mobile Alabama since January 22. 🤨

I hadn’t heard of Nicola Upson, what does she write?

Five authors I’ve read at least 5 books by:
Somerset Maugham
Peter Caddick-Adams
Tim Cook
Margaret Atwood
Nevil Shute