Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980) Though not explicitly about the Cold War exactly, “Games Without Frontiers” often registers as one of the iconic
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Happy 131st Birthday Boris Pasternak
Today is the 131st birthday of the Russian writer and Nobel Prize winner Boris Pasternak. It is always with a tinge of embarrassment when you
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982)
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982) Originally cut by Austrian singer Falco, “Der Kommissar” was also made famous when the British band After The
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980)
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980) Like “Enola Gay,” XTC’s “Living Through Another Cuba” is another ’80s track that looks to past atomic era
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980)
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980) Though not explicitly about the Cold War exactly, “Games Without Frontiers” often registers as one of the iconic
Happy 130th Birthday Boris Pasternak
Today is the 130th birthday of the Russian writer and Nobel Prize winner Boris Pasternak. It is always with a tinge of embarrassment when you
To Catch a Predator: Easter Bunny Edition
Today is Easter, the day I celebrate horrible Easter Bunny photos while telling myself that this year, I will not eat another jelly bean until Halloween. So
Happy 129th Birthday Boris Pasternak
Today is the 129th birthday of the Russian writer and Nobel Prize winner Boris Pasternak. It is always with a tinge of embarrassment when you say
Happy 190th Birthday Leo Tolstoy
Today is the 190th birthday of the author Leo Tolstoy. Lifelong journal keeper, truth seeker, and thinker, we could all learn something from his story.
Happy 122nd Birthday Léonide Massine
Today is the 122nd birthday of the Russian dancer/choreographer Léonide Massine. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 131st Birthday Marc Chagall
Today is the 131st birthday of the French artist Marc Chagall. His work is imaginative and etherial, like he is painting one of his dreams
Happy 77th Birthday Twyla Tharp
Today is the 77th birthday of one of America’s most living influential and innovative dancer/choreographers, Twyla Tharp. The world is a better place because she is
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