Monthly Archives: September 2010

Feel the ‘noise

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Daniel Fitzsimmons

Sufjan (pronounced soof-yan) is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter with a variety of musical tastes ranging from  folk to electronic to conceptual. But what is most appealing about Sufjan is the way that his arrangements compliment his lyrics. His unique musical arrangements are … Continue reading →

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Ahmad Shamlou

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Daniel Fitzsimmons

They smell your breath, lest you might have said I love you. They smell your heart. These are strange times, my darling. The butchers are stationed at each crossroads with bloody clubs and cleavers. -Ahmad Shamlou This poem was lifted from … Continue reading →

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20th Toss Up

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Daniel Fitzsimmons

Congressman Scott Murphy faces a strong challenger in a tough political year. This story was published in Metroland on September 2nd, 2010. The race for the 20th Congressional District seat between incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy and political neophyte Republican Chris … Continue reading →

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