The other night at the old painting studio, my mentor kept saying, “Where’s the radio station with the Christmas Songs? I look forward to those songs all year! Where’s the station?” My friend Nicole and I were…
Southern Knight
When I was a kid, the only version I knew of “Southern Nights” was Glen Campbell’s. And I liked it, sort of, because you could tell there was something to the song itself. Something almost magical. It didn’t…
I Buy Flowers
Many weeks ago, I bought flowers for the rumpus room mantle. Since then, I’ve continued. And I like it. There’s something stirring about fresh flowers in a home. Maybe it’s the sheer beauty. Maybe it’s the presence…
Bus Number 2
“Now first it wasn’t easy – Changin’ Rock and Roll and minds. And things were getting shaky. I thought I’d have to leave it behind. But now it’s so much better (it’s so much better). I’m funking out in…
Mandatory Fun
Once upon a time, there lived a dude named Mister. And that dude got it in his head that seeing Weird Al Yankovic in concert would be a treat. Well – Mister was the kind of guy…
If That’s All There Is…
A while back, Mister and I watched “Love is Strange,” a movie starring John Lithgow and Alfred Molina as a married gay couple who are discriminated against and must deal with the consequences. At some point during the…
Rock Camp 2015 – Showcase at The Troubadour & Wrap-up
Saturday was this year’s Rock Camp showcase and it all went down at The World Famous Troubadour! Though the day’s moments followed the same order as those of years past, it was fresh and exciting. Each of…
Recovering, Thank-You-Very-Much
So yesterday was the big Rock Camp Showcase. And I am so looking forward to sharing the deets with you, as well as wrapping up my thoughts about this year’s camp. But let’s be honest – I’m beat.…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 5
As I write this, I am almost too tired to keep my eyes open. So forgive my fumbling in describing Day 5, the last day of Rock Camp. The Bulls (shown above) played during lunchtime and I…