No Saturday Emmylou Blogging

I'm out of town for T'giving. I'll do one when I get home. Tomorrow or the next day. Thanks. See yas later.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

“Duck Dynasty” to End Run in 2017
Allows show's cast to take posts at various levels in Trump administration.

Report: Trump Values Loyalty Above All Else
Certainly above intelligence, experience, or character.

Black Friday Expected to Be Bigger Than Last Year
Led by gun sales to Democrats.

“Fascism” Merriam-Webster's Most Searched Word Day After Election
Next day it was “impeachment.”

SaturdayEmmylou Blogging

In memory of Leonard Cohen.

Thanks to Amy Black.

Oh, the irony...

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Analysis: Trump Presidency Bad for Hispanics, Muslims, Blacks, Women, Immigrants, Environmentalists, Seniors, Millennials
Good for everyone else.

Germans Ambivalent About Recently Opened Model of Hitler's Underground Bunker, a Popular Tourist Attraction
Particularly with Trump's transition team.

One Hundred Million Eligible Voters Didn't Vote
Their top three excuses: sick; forgot; threatening phone call from man with Russian accent.

Brexit Leader Nigel Farage's Advice to Trump: Don't Grope British PM Theresa May
She's ticklish.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Something different that I think you will enjoy.

Published on Nov 4, 2016
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou Full BBC Documentary 2016 | http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/... | How Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with distinct takes on country, but how they ended up uniting as close harmony singers on Trio. Documentary which explores how Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with very distinct takes on country, but how they ended up uniting as close harmony singers and eventually collaborated on 1987's four-million-selling debut album, Trio. In the 60s country music was viewed by most of America as blue collar and Dolly was country through and through. Linda Ronstadt's take on classic country helped make her the biggest female star in mid-70s USA. Folkie Emmylou learned about country from mentor Gram Parsons and, after his death in 1973, she became a bandleader in her own right. It was Emmylou and Linda - the two west coast folk rockers - who voiced their mutual appreciation of Dolly, the mountain girl singer from Tennessee, when they became early students of her work. The artists talk about uniting as harmony singers and eventually collaborating on their debut album, Trio. The album helped launch the mountain music revival that would peak with the soundtrack to O Brother Where Art Thou. In 2012 Linda Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease which left her unable to sing, but 2016 sees unreleased songs from their sessions to create a third Trio album. This is the story of how their alliance made them pioneers in bringing different music worlds together and raising the game for women in the country tradition.Contributors: Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Rodney Crowell, George Lucas, Peter Asher, Chris Hillman, Laura Cantrell, Robert K Oermann, John Boylan, Phil Kaufman, David Lindley, Albert Lee, Herb Pedersen, George Massenberg & Applewood Road. Full description Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou

Thanks to world.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Astronomers Discover 9th Planet, Orbiting the Sun Once Every 17,000 Years
It's known for biggest New Years Eve party in solar system.

Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline May Be Redirected Away From Sacred Native American Lands
And routed through inner cities.

Study: People Who Start Out Telling Small, Self-Serving Lies Likely to Become Bigger Liars Over Time
For example, one small falsehood involving housing discrimination could lead to bigger misrepresentations in a divorce trial, leading to some real whoppers during a presidential campaign.

Research Reveals One in Five CEOs Genuine Psychopath
Other four just faking it.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Gracias a Marcelo Mucho x Hacer.

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NY TIMES PUBLISHES EVERY TRUMP INSULT ACROSS TWO PAGES
Trump says he'll take out two-page ad denying he said every one of them.

Self-Driving Semi-Trailer Truck Completes 120-Mile Run Delivering Beer
To a bunch of thirsty laid off truck drivers.

Head of MI6: James Bond Lacked Strong Ethical Core, Wouldn't Get Hired as Spy Today
But he'd make a fine politician.

AT&T Agrees to Buy Time Warner for $85 Billion
Would return AT&T to “pre-breakup behemoth that ruled all mankind,” according to deal memo.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Oct 25, 2016
"Two More Bottles of Wine" gets a new life.
At the latest Skyville Live concert, the legendary Emmylou Harris rounded up friends old and new for an extraordinary evening of music. Here, she calls upon Margo Price to breathe new life into her hit from 1978.

Thanks to Rated Red. I thank everybody when I use their music videos even if I think the rest of their content sucks.

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Accurate Since 1964, Mock Election by Kids Has Clinton Beating Trump, 52-35
But he wins among white boys who never graduated kindergarten.

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis Rates At All-Time High in U.S.
Trump: “I know more about STDs than anybody.”

Canada's Tourism Industry Suffers Sudden Collapse
As polls show Clinton up by 12 points.

Survey: Millennials Believe George W. Bush Killed More People Than Stalin
At least he did in their respective video games.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

4 songs. You know them all.

Thanks to Old Ryman.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

As House Republicans Flee from Trump, His Campaign Manager Accuses Them of Sexually Assaulting Women Themselves
Democrats fear all of this only a dream, soon they will wake up to reality.

Study: Coke, Pepsi Gave Millions to Health Groups to Buy Their Silence on Regulations
Now that truth is out, they want their money back.

Soylent Bars Recalled After Customers Report Getting Violently Ill
Company assures buyers freeze-dried humans perfectly safe.

Trump Slams NFL's “Softer” Rules on Concussions
Claims league purposely limiting pool of brain-damaged voters.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Thanks to Classic Country Music.

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TRUMP EASILY WINS DEBATE!
According to LockHerUp.com poll.

Candidates React as Hurricane Matthew Wreaks Death, Destruction in Caribbean, U.S.
“Horrible,” says Clinton; “Mar-a-Lago was spared,” says Trump.

You Can Now Be Served a Lawsuit in a Tweet
For complaining on Yelp.

Incidents of Unruly Airline Passengers Up 16% From Last Year
Add-on charges, cramped seating, dreadful food, long lines, missed connections, lost luggage “unrelated” say airlines.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Oct 3, 2016
via YouTube Capture
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass - Banjo Stage
Golden Gate Park - San Francisco, CA

Thanks to gridlifeTV.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Great Anticipation for Vice-Presidential Debate
Though not as much as for the “N.C.I.S.” rerun it's up against.

Hillary Surreptitiously Recorded Describing Sanders Supporters as “Living in Their Parents' Basement”
Describes her own supporters as “parents with grown kids living in the basement.”

Elon Musk Announces Plans For Self-Sustaining City on Mars
Where billionaires can play baccarat, race Teslas, frolic with sex robots.

Congress Overwhelmingly Passes Bill Allowing Americans to Sue Sovereign Countries
And for sovereign countries to sue Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, Harry Truman, and every member of Congress.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Sep 25, 2016
This is a 2013 appearance by Emmylou and Rodney on Austin City Limits. " Red Dirt Girl" was written by Emmylou and the bittersweet "When We Were Beautiful" by Matraca Berg.

Thanks to Jan Hammer.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Politifact: 70% of Trump's Statements Somewhere Between “Mostly False” and “Pants on Fire”
Other 30% between “Looney Tunes” and “Mein Kampf.”

Lawmakers Grill Mylan CEO on 500% Price Increase of EpiPen
She defends price, says increased profits poured right back into pockets of lawmakers.

Nazi Time Capsule Buried in 1934 Opened, Contents Displayed
Not shown: “Make Germany Great Again” hats.

“Open-Carry” Now Permitted in 45 States
Five states still have laws against flaunting male insecurity in public.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Sep 23, 2016
A truly magical performance of The Pearl, at Nashville's Downtown Church. Emmylou Harris leads an amazing cast of musicians at the finale of a performance of Phil Madeira's Mercyland. A highlight of Americanafest 2016.

The all-star line up includes Emmylou Harris, Phil Madeira, The Wood Brothers, Will Kimbrough, Sarah Potenza, John Paul White, Amy Stroup, Trent Dabbs, Matthew Perryman Jones and Angel Snow.

Thanks to MissOhio1000.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Bayer Buys Monsanto for $66 Billion
Bayer can now produce new drugs to treat genetic mutations caused by Monsanto, a win-win.

At Trump's New Washington, D.C. Hotel You Can Purchase Wine by the $15 Spoonful
And don't forget to ask for their fabulous salted peanut ($3).

Insys, Maker of Fentanyl Oral Spray, Donates $500K to Fight Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Arizona
Calls pot “gateway drug.”

Apple Releases Free App That Teaches Children Coding
Prepares kids for what will be expected of them in future world ruled by robots.