Do You Know Who the World’s First Author Is?

Soraya Field Fiorio knows who the world’s first author was…well, at least the first one we know about so far. Meet Enheduanna, High Priestess Extraordinaire.

Found at TED-Ed on YouTube

5 REASONS WHY THE AUTOCAR IS THE COOLEST CAR THAT WAS EVER ON TV

NOTE FROM LB: Back in 1983 I was an Executive Producer of a short-lived  TV series called Automan.

Not only was it short-lived, it also was greatly beloved by stars Desi Arnaz and Chuck Wagner and my very self), and, if my experience in the real world is to be believed, at least dozens of viewers who are missing it to this day.

Here’s a look back by one of those viewers, found right here on the interwebs, and neither Desi nor Chuck nor I twisted any arms to make it happen. Hey, Bashbash Cramer, we loveya, man! read article

‘The Age of Witches’ has arrived in Larry Brody’s Backyard

LB’S NOTE: Port Townsend, the biggest little town across Puget Sound from Seattle where I live, is one of the most innovative places for artists of all kinds in the good ole U.S.A.

Don’t believe it? Here’s the kind of thing Port Townsandians are regularly up to:

by Diane Urbani de la Paz

“Annis and James had a chance, if they decided to take it. She wouldn’t make the decision for them, but she could help them to see what was possible. read article

Best Showbiz Cartoon of the Month So Far

NOTE FROM LB: This strip  from Thursday, May 7, 2020’s Funky Winkerbeat, may appear to be just another showbiz cliche, but in fact you’re looking at ans absolutely real, non-apocryphal situation.

I know because I’ve lived through at least half a dozen similar meetings, all with the same punchline.

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LB: TV Viewing is Up, But Some Find New TV Tech Inaccessible

Poor Grandma Brody. She’s having so much trouble getting his TV to work the way he wants it these days.

Oh, wait, my wife Gwen the Beautiful is Grandma Brody, and she’s doing just fine. Many other grandmothers, however, seem to be having a bit of a problem.

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