BARGEian Rhapsody: My 2019 Trip Report


It seems like a century ago. I was there in the hall that night at the Dallas Convention Center during the 1984 Republican National Convention when Ray Charles belted out the greatest of all odes — “America the Beautiful.” What a gorgeous melody and memorable moment.
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Given Elton John’s well-documented public life, combined with his unapologetic openness about private ordeals, how is Rocketman, the purported collaborative movie biography, such a misfire? Here’s my review.
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On your next celebratory occasion, skip Dom Perignon and Cristal, those grossly overrated, mass-produced, factory-manufactured, overhyped, big-name brands leveraging decades of clever corporate-driven global marketing and hype.
Instead, try a smaller-scale, hand-made, family-produced Grand Cru Champagne from a single vineyard — which offers far more distinctive taste and unique character, often at less than half the price.
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Read MoreHere’s the fourth chapter of my four-part series on what it’s like to be a rideshare driver in Las Vegas.