Monthly Archives: March 2012

Tail bites man

Posted on March 24, 2012 by hro50ta1

Die Welt is alles, was der Schwanz ist. — Ludwig Wittgenhund, Tractatus Dogico-Philosophicus By Peppermint Patti Do two-leggers ever think, Sophie, about what they’re saying? I mean, engage gray matter before opening yap! What does that mean, “the tail wagging … Continue reading →

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Riverside Park contaminated, Matty says

Posted on March 21, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell For eleven years, Matty Moroun has squatted on Detroit’s Riverside Park. Hoping to keep his illegal fence up a bit longer, as in forever, Matty’s now claiming the park is contaminated. There is a public information meeting … Continue reading →

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We’re back!!!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell What a relief! Thought I was a goner. Son Adam and pals Potsy and Freddie labored to breathe life into the old database. For a while, I thought I’d lost my entire site. Hundreds of blog columns, … Continue reading →

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‘Confusion’ about War of 1812

Posted on March 2, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell “There’s lots of confusion about the War of 1812.” And a recent book review in domemagazine.com complaining about the “confusion” further muddies the water. Several distortions or misstatements in the review raised my hackles, and I’ll write … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes & Eggs II: Erasing slavery on Big Isle

Posted on March 1, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell During the long-ago historical period when I was a grad student in history, my faculty adviser warned me that contemporary history can be a time of troubles for historians. Too many living parties with stakes in yet-to-be-played … Continue reading →

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