Category Archives: RagBlog

Steve Russell and Gavan Duffy wrote:“As to Ireland, you think it’s political (and it is) and I think it’s religious (and it is) and Mar says it’s the same think but I don’t think so. I think the politics of … Continue reading →

With election season just around the corner, we’re starting to think about it a little more. I hope some of the candidates are more savvy than this … rdj * TT = (car)Toon Tuesday.

In one of your previous exchanges with me, you stated, “If you are no longer American, . . . ” Let’s clear that up. I’m about as Heinz 57 variety American as you can get without being, such as yourself, … Continue reading →

Get out the hankies, Mabel. I don’t know that we really want popcorn for this one … rdj *MM = Monday Movie

Terry is one of our own, someone who worked on the Rag in its time. And now he gets to work for the Rag, again, by singing for us. Clever and talented, please give him a hand. rdj ******I enjoy … Continue reading →

“Because of the status of my own people, I am in no position to follow you. We have no foreign policy but that of the US I cannot imagine a situation where that would change.” Nation states are for little … Continue reading →

We found this tucked in a box of junk up in the attic. Shouldn’t have been there, so now it’s here. The Rag

And now for something entirely different. This is the sort of thing Charlie would eat, I s’pose. We’ll leave it at that … rdj Ragodin au Choux Rouge(Nutria with caramelized red cabbage and honey mustard sauce) 2 hind saddle of … Continue reading →

Although we’re planning another weekly feature called “Monday Movies,” I couldn’t resist posting this video tonight. Make the popcorn, Zeke. I like the concept of these videos. Richard Jehn

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This is a suggestion from one of our peace-loving members. Most of us want peace and most of us don’t think what these women and men are doing is indecent. Speaking for myself, I do strongly feel that what our … Continue reading →

I consider this a pretty special treat for Singin’ on Sunday. I hope we can do this, again, many times. The Rag reported and promoted the Austin music scene extensively in its heyday between 1966 and ’77. Why should we … Continue reading →