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Horse Head Dig and Flip: "I Robot" by Isaac Asimov (1950)

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"I, Robot" ... by Isaac Asimov (1950) 192 pages NO SPOILERS: "I, Robot" is a wickedly smart and entertaining collection of stories that revolve around Asimov's famously clever,  "Three Laws of Robotics." (Google it.) And though it is not a complete novel...(I always assumed it was)...the shorter stories are so tightly woven around that robot premise...it makes very little difference. The scope of Asimov's robotic worlds are infinite and I found myself smiling and nodding my head with respect while turning pages.  For a story written nearly 70 years ago...the prophetic importance will still give you chills. I may be late to the party, but I'll certainly help the host clean up.  This is a most enjoyable read. Pick up Isaac Asimov's, "I Robot" and be surprised! "The Voice" - Alan Parsons Project / "I Robot" (1977) Good stuff. Casey Chambers Follow Me On FACEBOOK

Horse Head Has An Idea...

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HERE'S AN IDEA "Rituals" (1977) has often been compared to the classic film, “Deliverance”...and while there are a few similarities..."Deliverance," this one ain't.  Still, it's a fun watch. A group of guys take a vacation together for a little male-bonding adventure.  This time...getting dropped off in the middle of the boonies for a 5-day camping trip.  As you would expect, there are arguments, injuries, treacherous rapids and, of course, someone in the woods trying to scare them...or worse. "Rituals" (1977) It's strange to see a young Hal Holbrook flexing his chops in this film, 'cause my eyes keep flashing...'Mark Twain in the membrane.'  But once I shook that image from my head, it was all good.  “Rituals” has almost become the red-headed stepchild in the ‘predator-in-the-woods’ cash cow genre.  But it's still a pretty good movie to take for a ride. Good stuff. Casey Chambers Follow Me On FACEBOOK

Interview -- Jim Messina (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Loggins & Messina)

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"Well, I bet you wish you could cut me down with those angry eyes." ~ Loggins and Messina ~ In 1967, at the young age of 19 kissing 20, Jim Messina found himself recording and touring with one of rock music's early supergroups... Buffalo Springfield .  After the band's third and final album, Messina joined up with one of the early pioneers of country-rock, the fantastic and sorely under-appreciated ... Poco .  And then finally, in 1971 as most fans are very familiar with, Jim Messina , along with good friend Kenny Loggins , formed one of the most successful rock duos of the 70's known simply as... Loggins and Messina . Jim Messina's music has always been readily accepted by hippies and squares, geeks and freaks.  Jammers and poppers.  Rockers and yachters.  He's one of the Ferris Buellers of rock and roll. Jim Messina is a righteous dude.  Go get you some. Jim Messina Interview  --  August 2018   Jim Messina Casey Chambers:   I'd