A poignant comment from The New Yorker’s art editor Françoise Mouly on “Soaring Spirit” by John Mavroudis and Owen Smith for their September 11, 2006 cover:
“Philippe Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers always had something of the miraculous. Five years after 9/11, it seemed like a fitting way to represent the strength of the human spirit, even when faced with tragedies.”
~reblogged by Trent Gilliss, senior editor
Marvin Gaye Sings National Anthem at 1983 NBA All-Star Game
by Trent Gilliss, senior editor
Do I wish this man was still with us! There’s no singer quite like him. The crowd just swoons at his rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and one can’t help but feel a bit patriotic after hearing this.
Happy Memorial Day to all.
(A heartfelt hat tip to thecarolynblog for this gem.)
