THE STORE THAT CHANGED US:
SAYING GOODBYE TO THE DOWNTOWN DALLAS LANDMARK KNOWN AS NEIMAN MARCUS
I was saddened to learn that Neiman Marcus, the flagship store in Downtown Dallas, closed its doors for the final time, earlier this week. It first opened in 1914. It closed down for good on Sept. 30, 2026.
What a remarkable history.
On this Labor Day 2026, we must remember that even the most elementary advances in the history of human progress have never been easy.
Liberals with progressive ideas and bold new policies have successfully driven every single significant major advance in American history. Without exception. This is especially true when it comes to rights and conditions for women, minorities, and the working class.
History does not lie. This is a fact.
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TURN ‘ON’ YOUR MIND, RELAX, AND FLOAT DOWNSTREAM
It was 60 years ago today, on August 11, 1966, the Beatles embarked on their final live tour. This date –in particular- rocked the group to its core, altered pop music history, and ignited an explosive social-cultural-generational divide that still remains with us to this day.
In this video, I discuss highlights and the many disasters and controversies with that final world tour and American schedule of performances. It really did re-shape many things to come.
Note: The unscripted video is much longer than usual, at 22 minutes. I also stumble in parts, which almost caused me to skip it and trash it and just take the day off. If this topic or length isn’t your thing, then scroll on. Full confession–I’m doing these videos as much for myself as anyone because frankly, I enjoy making them. Sometimes, I’m going to turn on the smartphone, talk, hit the record–and float downstream. Join me on these journeys if you like.
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A BLAST FROM THE PAST:
HOW THE WORLD CHANGED 80 YEARS AGO IN JUST A FEW SECONDS
Eighty years ago — on June 14th, 1945 — Mr. Fred Trump of Queens, NY flexed his flabby sag loins, sucked in a deep breath, and then blasted his dribble into the motionless flesh of Mrs. Mary Anne Trump, half-asleep and bored out of her skull.
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MY 25 PICKS FOR FAVORITE / BEST AND WORST WORLD WAR II MOVIES (RANKED)
This Memorial Day weekend, I’ve ranked my most (and least) favorite World War II movies.
Based on IMDB listings, there are roughly 6,000 films related to WW2, which stands above all other subjects as the most recycled historical event in movies.
Note that these are my “favorite” movies, which isn’t quite the same thing as the “greatest” movies — though there’s some obvious crossover. I based my #number# rankings on how many occasions I’ve seen the movie (in some cases, numerous times) and the chances I would want to watch it again. In some cases, a movie can be great but I also don’t want to see it a third or fourth time. Once is plenty enough. So, it’s all subjective, and admittedly inconsistent. Nonetheless, let’s take this occasion to remember the best and worst WW2 films.
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