Diary of a Dissenter: A Week From My Window

'July, please/ I'm on my knees/ The smell of your fresh cut grass . . .' 'July', by Mundy

July li li li li li li li li li — Ohh!, July!

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Flamenco is an ancient Andalusian art form, incorporating Moorish, J…