Leverage the hand you've been dealt
Many years ago, someone said that all politics is local. Perhaps. Those of you who read my humble words each week will also note that this post is coming to you one day earlier than usual. This is deliberate because I just can't wait to share a little side interest I have going on at … Continue reading IT’S ALL LOCAL
On Saturday evening, July 30, 1988, my world was forever altered. This was the night I attended my first live rock concert. I was 15 years old and went to see Def Leppard on the summer leg of their world tour to promote their Hysteria album. I went with a bunch of my friends from … Continue reading FIRST NIGHT
Milk is good for you. Learning about Milk is also good for you. I'm talking about Harvey Milk. This dude led a full life and fought for positive change. He served in the Navy, and there is even a ship named after him. I think having a ship named after you would be pretty badass. … Continue reading MILK IS GOOD FOR YOU
What an interesting title, right? It's like "MORE COWBELL", but totally different. O.K. I'm calming down over here. First off, I must thank SO many of you for mobilizing and reaching out with great advice and insight in order to help me get the $23,000+ medical helicopter ride covered by Anthem Insurance. If you are … Continue reading MORE HELICOPTER
The only time I have ever been on a helicopter, I was unconscious. As I have written before, late in the evening of January 2, 2024, I experienced the most terrifying moments of my life. I had been in a local emergency room all day feeling generally crummy after briefly losing consciousness for about 5 … Continue reading HELICOPTER
If you haven't been paying attention, 'tis the season for Spotify to provide all of us with our WRAP....this year in music. I hate this stupid thing and here's why: no one cares. Let me wrap this for you: Once upon a time, when people spoke with each other in person instead of posting only … Continue reading WRAPPED
My love of jazz music began in college when I actually began to understand how to listen to it. This truly American art form can only be appreciated in full when you know what to do with your ears. As soon as you realize that the soloist is making things up on the spot that … Continue reading COLLEGE JAZZ
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