Replay: Merle Travis sings “Nine Pound Hammer” January 1, 2016 by Terry Teachout Merle Travis sings “Nine Pound Hammer” on TV in 1951: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.)
Almanac: V.S. Pritchett on life January 1, 2016 by Terry Teachout “Life—how curious is that habit that makes us think it is not here, but elsewhere.” V.S. Pritchett, Midnight Oil