David Thomas and the lyrical Negros

Saturday I was supposed to see David Thomas of Pere Ubu playing a live concert with a danish musician, but I never got to do it because I was having such a wonderful time with my girlfriend. I normally prioritize concerts over anything else because you may not get the chance to see that band or person again, but then again - I've missed out on so many other concerts and right at that moment being with my girlfriend was just as special, and that particular situation would never accur again. Of course I can see my girlfriend, and will, as often as I want to, but it won't ever be that particular fantastic moment as it was. I regret nothing.

And by the way she found a set of amazing books in a dumpster for me. It's a encychlopedia called Store Nordiske Konversations Leksikon (Big Nordic Encyclopedia) from 1921. It is always fun to see the perception of the world in a time other than your own. For instance under the article "Neger" (negro) it says: "N. is lively, lyrical, childish, loves music, docile, but not persevering, or particularly strong at developing." At the time it was perceived as scientific facts. Today you would be arrested.
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