Tag Archives: John Lennon

“RESET” – Where planning intersects sci-fi and John Lennon

Posted on September 14, 2021 by problogic

Imagine if you will, a place and time where society has barely survived nuclear armageddon (the Last War) and reestablished itself in four (4) distinct, unique, climate-controlled, and self-sustained cities in the Mojave Desert – Callisto, Lysithea, Europa, and Elara. This utopian society was founded by an omnipotent Planner by employing wisdom derived from the lyrics of John Lennon’s most enduring song – “Imagine.” Continue reading →

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From John Lennon to Mozart – airports named for famous musicians

Posted on February 4, 2014 by problogic

This blogpost is not about a new game akin to musical chairs, though given the number of commercial airports around some cities, musical airports might be a game some travelers must play on occasion.  Instead, it is about those commercial … Continue reading →

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‘The long and winding road’ to fame – “The Beatles: All These Years”

Posted on December 17, 2013 by problogic

Published in October, 2013,The Beatles: All These Years: Tune In by author Mark Lewisohn, is part one of an enormous literary trilogy. The book summarizes the years leading up to the Beatles becoming worldwide musical superstars -part one is more than … Continue reading →

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How Liverpool shaped The Beatles

Posted on November 5, 2013 by problogic

While I enjoy many songs by The Beatles, I tend to think of myself as more of a Rolling Stones man – music that is a little harder, edgier, and rugged. But, I too was (and still am) captivated by … Continue reading →

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