Tag Archives: memoir

My Old Man, BS Ph

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Fred Bubbers

The price war that erupted this week among Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, and Barnes & Noble has authors, publishers, and independent booksellers nervously speculating about what the future holds for them.  Ironically, Barnes & Noble, whose sheer size gave it pricing … Continue reading →

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More Fear of Strangers

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Fred Bubbers

I recently found these videos on YouTube of my favorite bar band of all time, Fear of Strangers.  Back in the late seventies and early eighties there was a very vibrant arts scene in Albany on and around Lark Street, … Continue reading →

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Orphans

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Fred Bubbers

“One realization does dawn upon the death of the second parent, namely that you’ve now moved into the green room to the River Styx. You’re next. Another thing about parental mortality: No matter how much you’ve prepared for the moment, … Continue reading →

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