Wilfrid Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 My excitement at seeing an article about the great Dusty Springfield, tempered by the dawning realization that it’s written by Amanda Petrusich. And indeed Amanda has discovered Dusty and correctly detected that “Dusty in Memphis” was her career peak. But this is all new to Amanda, isn’t it? She’s never really heard of Dusty Springfield. In the early eighties there were “a few buoyant experiments with disco.” Okay, like the titanic “What Have I Done to Deserve This?” Amanda isn’t disdaining that, she’s just doesn’t know about it. Similarly, while it might not be necessary to mention Dusty’s being somewhat boldly out about her same sex relationships — even though it might have something to do with her artistic choices — I have a dollar says Amanda don’t know about that neither. Plus the sad sense that the New Yorker has no editor capable of correcting this drivel. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 6 hours ago, Wilfrid said: My excitement at seeing an article about the great Dusty Springfield, tempered by the dawning realization that it’s written by Amanda Petrusich. Thanks for the laugh. Dusty was so great; Sneakeater and I (a while ago) were discussing just how great an album Dusty in Memphis is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Oh it is indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, Wilfrid said: Oh it is indeed. You know what's weird; I hadn't seen the article and I was discussing it with Sig Eater, and then I'm looking around and it's not in any of the New Yorker mags lying around the apartment. I go out for a walk (OK, a shopping expedition), check the mail when I get home, and there, on Saturday, is this week's New Yorker! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Behemoth Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Jan 18 issue had an article about El Anatsui. I mentioned the show in the exhibitions thread. I reiterate: if it ever comes to your town, GO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 That Dusty Springfield piece is also kind of misleading. Reading it, you'd think the compilation under immediate review included all of Dusty in Memphis, when all it has are the A and B-sides of the singles released from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Hey, Amanda knew that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I'm sure she knew that. It's still misleading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Now with crossword puzzles! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 They've had an online crossword since 2018. Quote Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Not an online crossword puzzle fan...definitely prefer doing them on paper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I like the NYT online crossword, because I can play against the clock. I compete fiercely against myself. My goal is always to beat my average time for each day of the week, which gets harder as I get better. This is my Soulcycle. My thighs are no stronger, but I get to learn about world currencies and where Tampa is in relation to Orlando. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I don't do crosswords, but I went to a talk given by Will Shortz about designing them which was fascinating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bloviatrix Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 7 minutes ago, Wilfrid said: I don't so crosswords, but I went to a talk given by Will Shortz about designing them which was fascinating. I have a friend who creates them and has had several published in the Times. It's a crazy hobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 It's even more remarkable as a career option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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