So you know, people have to process the pandemic and the ups and downs of life in their own way and I realize sometimes it's good to vent for the sake of it, as well. But for me, it helps to have perspective. I'm reading this new Buster Keaton biography "Camera Man" by Dana StevensContinue reading "Perspective and the Camerman"
Best Of Top 10 Holiday Cheer
Hoekstra Holiday Award Winning December News Happy Holidays! As the year comes to a close, we are seeing some nice best of action on this year’s Doug Hoekstra CD The Day Deserved and this year’s Doug Hoekstra book Ten Seconds In-Between . Some blurbs follow and of course, you know a) they make a lovely gift setContinue reading "Best Of Top 10 Holiday Cheer"
Sharp Angles
DH / Frank Sinatra House Recently I got boosted and feeling bionic, I decided to capitalize on my window of opportunity and take a trip to hike Joshua Tree, though I stayed in Yucca Valley and passed through Palm Springs. In the latter town, I stopped in to check out some of the mid-century architecture,Continue reading "Sharp Angles"
Mother of Muses
Awhile back, November 7 to be exact, I decided to take a drive up to Bloomington, Indiana, for a shot of Bob Dylan live, sorely needed. I'm a megafan, but I can't think of many artists, who have kept at it for 60 years with such a consistently strong body of work, always taking risks,Continue reading "Mother of Muses"
The Weedon Tortoise
Recently I went down to St. Petersburg Florida to visit my son at college, which was great. We hung out a bit, but he also had school stuff to do, so I one day I rambled around on my own. It reminded me of my road days. Meaning, I’d often have blocks of time toContinue reading "The Weedon Tortoise"
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