It’s not exactly West Virginia. But it’s a mood, if you go your own way.
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Blue Opera
I have a confession to make. I was a little bit afraid to watch “Blue” at Seattle Opera. Often described as “the race opera,” “Blue” tells the story of a Harlem family losing their son to police violence. It sounded pretty heavy during a time when the more escapist aspect of opera has a lot of appeal. But I know that the ability to tune out racial violence is a privilege, so I went anyway. And there was nothing to be afraid of.
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In a Nutshell
They call the Snaefellsnes peninsula “Iceland in a Nutshell” because it contains all the different environments that can be found in the country. This farm is Snaefellsnes in a nutshell. In the frame, snowy mountains and grassy fields. Behind the photographer, lava rock and a black sand beach.
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Published in January 2022
Well, here it is, the end of February, and I’m just now collecting links to all the work that published in January. Hopefully you can still find something to enjoy.
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