Category Archives: Classic Blog Posts
Post-Apocalyptic Music Store
There’s a Guitar Center right across the parking lot from the nearest Trader Joes, so every once in a while, I’ll walk in there to browse the keyboard department. The last few times I have been there, I have noticed a disturbing trend. Maybe it’s this particular store, so I don’t want to make a… Continue Reading
Of Dogs and Despots
I don’t understand the psychology of aggression. What makes some creatures more aggressive than others? For instance, let’s take dogs. Our current dog, Jake, is a stumpy tail cattle dog (that’s an actual breed) that we rescued from a shelter. He is cute and affectionate, and although he can get a little irritating (as all… Continue Reading
Ulnar Neuritus, My Story
Since I have been recently having problems again with my hand, I decided to write a post about my condition in the hopes that it may help others who have suffered with similar issues. What Is Ulnar Neuritus? To quote the FreeMD website: “A person with ulnar neuritis has inflammation of the ulnar nerve in… Continue Reading
My Evening at Levon Helm’s Studio
Several years ago (I’m thinking it was 2008), I had the wonderful privilege of hanging out at Levon Helm’s home studio in Woodstock, NY for what was then a monthly house concert called “The Midnight Ramble”. In those days, one could simply order tickets to the event by making a donation, the suggested amount being… Continue Reading
The Power of Place
We were at DSW the other evening, killing some time between dinner out and a movie. I like DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse?). They have lot’s of shoes I like and they play some cool downtempo music. It’s fun to hang out there. It brought to mind something I have noticed. In the retail/service sector, there… Continue Reading