Stories
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The Semiotics Of Country: Why The Chevrolet Silverado Endures
Country music goes deeper than an art form or means of entertainment. It operates as an ecosystem of signs that communicate community, identity, values, meaning and belonging through objects that… Read more.
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Americana Tanka 12
Man, dig that cowboybeebop hurricane on stageblasting brazen squallsOne of God’s own prototypeshigh stepping, gonzo glory Read more.
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The Psychology Of Bourbon Ads
The world of drink advertising is a fascinating space for the storytelling mechanisms and ideas that are conveyed through the presentation of a product. Old-school drinks ads in particular are… Read more.
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Americana Haiku 11
This red clay is bloodmy father left in the groundI’m doing the same. Read more.
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Huēhuecoyōtl
A coyote ran through the Arizona desert,His paws beat the sand like a drum made of skin and boneHe stopped to rest by a snarl of agave and looked alertAt… Read more.
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Exploring Male Suicide Through Comics
Male mental health is a topic that needs to be discussed on a continuous basis, particularly through the lens of American media being how Western culture makes sense of complex… Read more.
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The Weird And Wonderful History Of Bourbon
‘Good whiskey is like a good song. It requires no explanation. One taste should tell you everything you need to know. No one has to tell you how to feel… Read more.
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Americana Tanka 11
Soon as my lucchesestouch down on that well-worn stageFingers on flat topStanding on giant shouldersAt the Grand Ol Opry Read more.
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Americana Haiku 10
She’s my downhome queenRunning through cherry blossomsin Kyoto’s shadow Read more.
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Americana Tanka 009
Wearing my LucchesesWalkin’ on a dusty roadwith miles between usthese old boots will see me through’til the end of time Read more.
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