Cool Detectives#32
Homework (Clobberin') time!
Welcome, new readers, and welcome back, returning ones!
I’m trying to understand the math in my finance manager’s logic regarding getting my new A/C. I have a significant surplus; my machine is much less, but buying it would put me in the negative?
All I know is I needed it going already. On Monday (June 23), the forecast is over 40 degrees Celsius. I don’t know how to convert to Fahrenheit, but think of Arizona.
In the modern era, the femme fatale trope isn’t used, at least not directly. Many of the attributes traditionally associated with the classic femme fatale are now attributed to protagonists instead.
Detectives and related
Maria Cross, from the Alex Cross wiki
Maria was Alex’s first wife and the love of his life. She’s not manipulative.
Brianna Stone/Cross, from the Alex Cross wiki
His second wife. She first appears as his girlfriend. She’s a strong, tough FBI agent who works closely with him. She’s loyal and supportive, unlike a femme fatale.
This week, I’ll showcase jazz guitarist John McLaughlin. A pioneer of fusion, combining jazz, rock, and Indian classical music.
Jazz and related
John McLaughlin, his official website
The Way Of The Pilgrim (5:15) - John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra, from YouTube
This is unacceptably late. I know my homework for tomorrow.
See you next week.
Have any suggestions? Feel free. I won’t bite.
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