Category Archives: Classic Blog Posts

Post-Apocalyptic Music Store

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 aContinue Reading

Of Dogs and Despots

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 allContinue Reading

Ulnar Neuritus, My Story

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 inContinue Reading

My Evening at Levon Helm’s Studio

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 beingContinue Reading

The Power of Place

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, thereContinue Reading