When I migrated from Movable Type to WordPress, I realized there’s a lot of crap on here. More than 600 posts over the past seven years. Someone beaming in from the Google Transporter would be hard pressed to figure out what’s going on here. So I’ve pulled together my favorite posts in a single category that I’ve labeled Top Bob.
I watched a two-hour special on Whitman last night, thanks to the DVR. And as I read Rosie’s latest story this evening, I thought of Walt. And Emily Dickinson. Nice work, Rosie.
I’ve been frequenting Marlon James’ blog since I read his book John Crow’s Devil. He doesn’t post often, but when he does, it’s awesome.
His most recent post might be his best yet, even though it’s utterly gut wrenching. Is black culture “allergic to intelligence”? he asks.
“Of all the interviews I