Daily Archives: June 4, 2017

Bill Fay – Methane River / Strangers in the Fields

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Max West

Bill Fay is an underappreciated English songwriter who recorded in the late 60s and early 70s. “Methane River” is a gorgeous song, with strange but emotional lyrics, from Fay’s debut album Bill Fay (1970). “Strangers in the Fields” is a … Continue reading →

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Yes We Can!

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Max West

Drudge linked to this story about a wave of Americans retiring to Cuenca, Ecuador due to the way a dollar stretches down there, along with the generous public infrastructure and (apparently) heavily subsidized healthcare. I love the irony of this … Continue reading →

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