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RIP Toni Morrison
MSTies will recall another fan of Morrison’s, Jack Perkins, mentioned her in a host segment in episode 310- FUGITIVE ALIEN. 5 Replies to “RIP Toni Morrison”Commenting at Satellite News
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When Toni Morrison was two years old their landlord set fire to their house with the family inside because they could not pay the rent. They all got out safe. Instead of hurling hatred they responded by laughing at him. This story seems particularly poignant during this time when so many are trying to set fires of hatred.
Ms. Morrison’s last book “The Source of Self-Regard: Essays, Speeches, Meditations“ was published this year.
Another tangentially related passing. Comic book artist Ernie Colon passed away last Thursday at the age of 88. His MST connection? He co-created Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, which Crow was seen reading in a host segment of Episode 621, The Beast of Yucca Flats.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ernie-colon-dead-comic-book-creator-was-88-1230570
It also seems particularly bunkum from a business point of view. I’m not making money from my income producing property. I know, I will destroy my income producing property. Problem solved!
I call folksy origin story foul.
Do you have anything to back up your statement? Befouling a Nobel laureate requires more evidence than just an opinion.