Criticism

My favorite TV series

January 19, 2006

I have several TV series which I watch religiously (I love my DVR). Of those shows (which I may reveal in future posts), the best is Battlestar Galactica. If you know nothing about this show, please read this overview – ACROSS THE UNIVERSE viagra free viagra buy viagra online generic viagra how does viagra work [...]

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For Nick Drake fans

April 17, 2005

Going to see the river man Going to tell him all I can About the ban On feeling free. If he tells me all he knows About the way his river flows I don’t suppose It’s meant for me. He is truly brilliant. viagra free viagra buy viagra online generic viagra how does viagra work [...]

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Discovering Nick Drake

April 13, 2005

I recently got XM radio. Those who have never listened to XM radio must! Having satellite radio makes long drives much easier. So I have mostly listened to channel 45 – XM live – a soft alternative rock station. I hear many artists and songs that I know, but some that are totally new to [...]

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Ian McEwan’s Saturday – Brilliant

April 8, 2005

I had never read Ian McEwan. I still haven’t – but I listened to the unabridged version of his new book. I will attempt to write a review which does not spoil the book – but perhaps whets your appetite. McEwan writes beautifully, exploring serious topics. Saturday is about the brain, aggression (violence), the decision [...]

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Why I do not read Patricia Cornwell

March 29, 2005

Dr. Tony kindly responded to my mystery series post. He asked about Patricia Cornwell. As readers know her series takes place in Richmond, Virginia – my former home. I had met the role model for her protagonist. Her first book, the book that catapaulted her to fame, was based on a true story. Unfortunately, I [...]

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My favorite mystery series

March 28, 2005

This is a medical blog – but sometimes I write criticism. Why? Probably because it is my blog, and I just feel like it. But one can argue (and thus I will argue) that the best mystery books teach us about society. As an internist, I liken myself to a detective. Patients present with specific [...]

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More on Brian Wilson’s Smile

October 6, 2004

I watched the documentary on Showtime last night. I do love this CD – although once or twice a day works best for me. I found this great review – for those who love Brian Wilson’s music as much as me. If you are looking for medical content – sorry this post has none. Brian [...]

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Brian Wilson Presents Smile

September 28, 2004

This post has nothing to do with medicine! This post represents my reflections while listening to Smile for the 4th time today! A bit of history must accompany every Smile review. The Beach Boys helped define my teenage years. A new Beach Boys song was cause for rejoice. Brian Wilson’s sense of harmony and melody [...]

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Favorite lyrics

December 12, 2003

For reasons that I cannot entirely explicate I am interested in identifying particularly moving and relevant lyrics. If you have some favorites, please comment. I will give a few from time to time. Today’s favorite: This ain’t no party This ain’t no disco This ain’t no fooling around viagra free viagra buy viagra online generic [...]

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Duncan Sheik – Daylight

September 12, 2002

My episodic efforts as a music critic returns. I have become somewhat obsessed with Duncan Sheik’s Daylight. If you are interested in reading my review – Daylight Sheik viagra free viagra buy viagra online generic viagra how does viagra work cheap viagra buy viagra buy viagra online inurl viagra 6 free samples viagra online viagra [...]

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