These guys have always fascinated me.
I first learned about them in Louis L’Amour’s The Walking Drum and always figured I might never get the full story. So it is nice when stuff like this comes out.
Author Archives: John Wallenfeldt
The definitive history of the corn dog (er, Pronto Pup) | Minnesota Public Radio News
The concept of corn dogs are more complicated here than in most places.
TOM BROKAW GAUCHOS 7.20.16 on Vimeo
Also another cool Brokaw bit covering gaucho culture.
The Amazon: Lungs of the earth, heart of Brazilian culture | NBC Olympics
Seems like Brokaw was able to focus on important things during the Olympics.
For Many Black Voters, Trump’s ‘What Do You Have To Lose?’ Plea Isn’t Enough : NPR
Trump asked an asinine question of African-Americans the other day. Here is the response, in case you really didn’t know the answer to that ridiculous question.
Also, if all you have earned the support of are the likes of Omarosa, some preacher who declares himself the enemy of half this country, Stacy Dash, and Ben Carson I suppose, then you deserve to fail at your windmill tilting exercise.
‘Village Voice’ Reporter Recalls Roy Cohn’s Early Influence On Trump : NPR
Want to know where dirty con man Donald Trump learned to be a piece of human excrement? Look no further than Roy Cohn.
Reporter’s Tweets from Within Crowd at Trump Rally Are Raw, Powerful and Shocking –
For any Republicans that still read this: the company you keep.
If you are fine with that, please reconsider any stances you have related to decency or your moral high ground. This is pure and simple hogwash.
Dear Republicans, You Deserve This
A quick synopsis of how this country – or at least one party – sunk so low to pick a bigoted con man as their choice for president.
Reap it. But just don’t share with the rest of us.
One of Japan’s most popular mascots is an egg with crippling depression | Public Radio International
This is both sad and adorable as only Japan can do.
The Civil War Fighters Who Tempted Fate With North African Fashion | Atlas Obscura
History is goofy.
Don’t believe me? Read up on the Zouaves.