Langston Hughes at his typewriter. Photo from the Kennedy Center.
Manuscsript of “Harlem,” with correction marks. From Kennedy Center website – Harlem Renaissance
Typewriter of the moment: Langston Hughes
August 11, 2007
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Posted by Ed Darrell
Bubba, we’re not in Texas anymore . . .
August 11, 2007Among other reasons people shouldn’t inject religion into biology is that knowledge of biology can protect one from harm. From Dorigo, at A Quantum Diaries Survivor, in this case, a little mycological knowledge is not only useful to prevent illness, it allows appreciation of beauty:
This morning while following the trail to Malga Nemes, above Passo di Montecroce Comelico, we found a spot of the woods very densely populated with specimens of Amanita Muscaria, a venomous mushroom which has a very esthetic appearance. The intense red color of the cap, covered with white warts, is very distinctive.
Here is a trio which was particularly good looking:
Definitely NOT Texas.
Dorigo is a physicist, and usually very interesting. Don’t take my word for it — go check out his blog.
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Millard Fillmore's Bathtub 