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About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.

Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 25, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 — 2013) (c) 2019 JMN

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Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 25, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 — 2013) (c) 2019 JMN

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Waters on Embracing the Infuriating

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

John Waters answers an interviewer’s question about the art he collects. “Besides liking the work, what guiding principles do you follow in collecting?” It has to sometimes, at first, make me angry. It has to delight me and surprise me … Continue reading →

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Parting Looks — Buck Schiwetz

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Edward Muegge “Buck” Schiwetz (1898 — 1984) (c) 2019 JMN

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Parting Looks — Buck Schiwetz

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Edward Muegge “Buck” Schiwetz (1898 — 1984) (c) 2019 JMN

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Guide by the Perplexed — Mind Over Method

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Pinterest thinks I’m interested in quick-and-dirty guitar: “This article will show you the best method ever of how to efficiently learn and memorize the notes on a guitar neck in the shortest amount of time.” I’ve seen the exact number … Continue reading →

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Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 — 2013) (c) 2019 JMN

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Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 — 2013) (c) 2019 JMN  

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Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 23, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 – 2013) (c) 2019 JMN

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“Rived”!

Posted on May 22, 2019 by JMN

Rived by years of infighting…. (Editorial Board, “An Electoral Brush Fire in Australia,” NYTimes, 5-20-19) Past participles in this opinion piece flutter the heart of a nerdy grammaticist. I rarely read or use the verb “(to) rive,” which I think … Continue reading →

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