Tag Archives: 2020

The Year of the Cat: An Oral History

Posted on December 31, 2020 by rossmurray1

In January, columnist, writer and candle-wax aficionado Ross Murray announced to the world and his therapist that every one of his 2020 columns would reference a cat or cat-adjacent subject. The world scoffed. His therapist relocated offices. And yet, 52 … Continue reading →

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Things I Liked 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by rossmurray1

It wasn’t all bad… Books I read fewer novels than average in 2020, and I suspect I’m not alone. It was not a great year for concentration, although I did manage to glide through a re-read of Jane Austen’s Emma, … Continue reading →

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“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” annotated    

Posted on December 24, 2020 by rossmurray1

Have yourself a merry little Christmas Size of Christmas may vary depending on pre-established numbers in household bubble in addition to rationalizations undertaken to justify additional relatives invited for the holiday get-together, though “invited” is perhaps a misnomer, as they … Continue reading →

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Worst of the Best of 2020 Lists

Posted on December 3, 2020 by rossmurray1

Best Albums 2020 End-of-year music lists are certainly common enough, but it’s hard to fathom what provoked the inclusion of such a list in Guns and Eggroll magazine. Moreover, the list is clearly tailored to enthusiasts of both military-grade assault … Continue reading →

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A meeting with my internal editor

Posted on January 9, 2020 by rossmurray1

Ross’s Internal Editor: Hello, Ross. Happy New Year. Thanks for taking the time to see me. Ross Murray: Well, the mirror was right there, so no problem. RIE: Is this a good time? You seem to be struggling with that … Continue reading →

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