Entries by Norman Warwick

ONLY SHADES OF GREY

Nevertheless I think both dad and I learned something about ourselves and others through watching the film,….though we perhaps couldn´t have articulated that we now had an understanding of stereo-typing and the dangers it presents. It was our first small step on the road to understanding and tolerance (although even that word can be misconstrued as being pejorative, surely?).

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ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY

Whether you’re singing the original Appalachian song about losing out on love because courtin’ was too slow or singing about a mountain of spaghetti covered in cheese with a single elusive meatball, the song remains delightful and fun. It’s one of the most enjoyable tunes to sing.

JAZZ: THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

What’s notable for anyone who sees Jorge Roeder of or hears him is that he does everything with such love and care and warmth … and risk! Jorge is a catalyst for great music-making and has a definitive voice as a musician. He’s a star´.

THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY

I think the Goodreads community will enjoy this—there is a meaningful overlap between Rules of Civility and The Lincoln Highway. You don’t have to read one to enjoy the other, but if you’ve read Rules, you might spot some familiar elements. Fans may enjoy seeing how these threads from 1938—which is when Rules takes place—resurface in the mid-1950s in a very different context.universe.