Wednesday, November 8, 2017

6word Portrait: Bonnie Raitt

Rootsy rocker "Something to Talk About."


Born this day in 1949.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

6word Portrait: Marie Curie

Pioneering radioactivity researcher awarded Nobel twice. 


Born 150 years ago today (d. 1934)

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6word Portrait: Albert Camus

This Stranger fought The Plague. Absurdly. 


Born this day in 1913 (d. 1960)

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Monday, November 6, 2017

6word Portrait: Pat Tillman

Fought for country, sacrificing football, life. 


Born this day in 1976 (d. 2004)

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

6word Portrait: Bill Walton

UCLA icon, NBA champion, devout Deadhead.


Born 65 years ago today.




Saturday, November 4, 2017

6word Portrait: Will Rogers

Never met man he didn't like. 


Born this day in 1879 (d. 1935)

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Friday, November 3, 2017

6word Portrait: Colin Kaepernick

Refused to stand for racial injustice.


Born 30 years ago today.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017

6word Portrait: Ray Walston

My Favorite Martian; Messrs. Applegate, Hand.


Born this day in 1914 (d. 2001)

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6word Portrait: Anthony Kiedis

Lead singer, Red Hot Chili Peppers 


Born 55 years ago today.



Tuesday, October 31, 2017

6word Portrait: Johannes Vermeer

Dutch master of delicate scenes, faces. 


Born 385 years ago today (d. 1675)

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