Almost Midweek Omnibus
(1) Kingdom Hearts 4 fans keep waiting, but Square Enix may finally be showing why (Polygon) (2) Sir John Swan (1935-2026): A man of the people (The Royal Gazette)
Author Archives: Winston Smith
1984 was published on this day in 1949
(1) The Orwell Foundation: Celebrating 75 years of 1984
Weekend 678.0
Let’s start here. Scan from the Official Guide New York World’s Fair 1964/1965. (1) NYRA to celebrate the Big A on Closing Weekend June 27-28
Why AI is so dangerous
I just read the Magnificat editorial for June by Father Philip Nolan and there’s something in it that very indirectly alludes to the risks of AI. He writes: “It is Continue Reading →
Weekend 677.0
The Soundtrack of Tomorrow: Kaye Records and the Forgotten Vinyl of the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair. This album cover is from Musical Memoirs: New York’s World Fair (1964-1965) but Continue Reading →
Weekend 676.2 (Get your kicks at the Ritz)
A space for all the rest. (1) Do you think this scene from Tron Legacy took inspiration from Taco? (2) PLAYING ON THE TURNTABLE: Explorers. Original music composed and conducted Continue Reading →
Weekend 676.1
“Each of us stands before the decision whether or not to serve God. Those people who choose earthly existence allow wealth to become their gods. Detachment from earthly things should Continue Reading →
Weekend 676.0 (NC-17044)
(1) 5 Things From ‘The Jetsons’ That Actually Exist Today (History Facts) (2) Sponsored Ad The only confetti in your data processing center should come from the office party. The Continue Reading →
Weekend 675.1
“When I look at my pictures, every picture is a jar of water, and the grace of God makes it wine.” — Robert Hupka There’s never a plan for any Continue Reading →
Weekend 675.0
“There was great joy in that city.” Acts 8:8 (1) The Famous Disney Lionel Train: The History of The Model Train (The Walt Disney Family Museum) (2) Required Reading: Chapter Continue Reading →