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Album of the Day: Tuesday August 15 2025

Rush

A Fairwell to Kings (1977)

The fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on Anthem Records on August 29, 1977.

"A Farewell to Kings is a grand and intricate composition, blending intellect with passion much like the governance of a just republic. Its melodies and verses ponder power, fate, and the struggle for enlightenment—fitting themes for any nation seeking wisdom amidst the tides of change." - John Quincy Adams*

*Quotes by living, dead, or fictional people have been generated through the use of A.I.

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Feature Presentation: Friday January 28 2025

Falling Down

1993

On his last day on the job before retirement, Sergeant Martin Prendergast, who no one likes, gets assigned the case no one else cares about. When a disgruntled, ordinary man leaves his car in the middle of Los Angeles traffic and begins saying things people out loud the people are thinking, inadvertantly advocates for breakfast being served all day at fast food restaurants. Pendergast investigates the cse all day instead of phoning it in and collecting his pension the following day as he realizes that someone else will need to deal with his mountains of paperwork the case will have after he retires.

Directed by Joel Schumacher

Written by Ebbe Roe Smith

Staring

Michael Douglas as D-Fens

Robert Duvall as Prendergast

Barbara Hershey as Beth

Drink me: Thursty Thursday April 12, 2025

Dark and Derry

This drink combines bold and mysterious flavors, just like the town's sinister secrets.

gunpowder rye, cointreau, orange bitters, and Moxie

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Alchemy: Sunday November 18, 2025

Green Dragon Inn Beef Stew

A Middle-earth classic, beef stew embodies a hearty, rustic dish that reflects the simplicity and comfort found in hobbit homes. This robust stew typically features tender slow cooked chunks of beef, with a medley of root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and parsnips. Flavorful herbs and mulling spices enhance the broth, creating a rich and savory experience reminiscent of gatherings around a warm hearth after a long journey.

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