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Some Bones to Pick

By Azel Griswold

Nov 03, 2025
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A carefully considered compendium of contemporary commonsense concerns and [contestable] critiques crafted by an ex-California crusty curmudgeon.

Confusion Reigns High and Low

Too many successful artists assume their celebrity somehow makes their opinions about other subjects sage, even when ignorant and uninformed. I can usually look past lame comments, …

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