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Journalists, Not Bloggers: Journalism Is Not a Solitary Act
From time to time, usually while hamfistedly trying to finish off one home repair or another, I think, Look at me, a writer. I shoulda learned a trade. But recently, I realized… I actually did. There’s this idea that journalism is … Continue reading
Posted in Thinking About Media
Tagged blogging, digital media, journalism, new media, news, reporting
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This Summer’s Contest of Hipness: The 2013 Bushwick Games
Who says Brooklyn hipsters are lazy? Why, they engage in feats of strength and endurance as a matter of course. Finally the hardiest, quickest and most adroit among them will be recognized for their years of training this summer, competing … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Culture, Old Stuff
Tagged block party, brian larue, brooklyn, bushwick, dance party, diy, hipsters, O, rooftop party, satire
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A Little About Why I Never Made Eagle Scout
Today, following a nationwide vote of 1,400 Scout leaders, the Boy Scouts of America decided to open up Scouting to boys who happened to be gay. In a way, this is a bit of news I’d been waiting to hear … Continue reading
Posted in Social Issues
Tagged boy scouts, brian larue, bsa, civil rights, eagle scout, gay rights
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Happy Valentine’s Day. Have a Mope-Rock Maxi Single!
Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day! When I was in my early 20s, I preferred to observe Valentine’s Day by listening to all of my Black Flag records in chronological order. Nowadays, I feel much more comfortable with my circumstances, and I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Culture
Tagged brian larue, brooklyn, daniel kasshu, dialogue from a silent film, indie rock, jim bentley, jon chapman, post-punk, shoegaze, the fort
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