One of the good things about the holidays is I get out to connect with friends more than usual. And, among other things, past couple weekends I’ve popped over to Blue Door Framing in East Nashville, where Greg Decker has his studio. Greg is another friend met through a friend and is a gentleman andContinueContinue reading “The Red Fox”
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The Grassy Knoll
Here’s a micro essay from Labor Day week, when I was visiting my son in Dallas. Although I played in Dallas back in the day and passed by the book depository a time or two on trips, I’d never visited The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and the infamous Grassy Knoll. I always wantedContinueContinue reading “The Grassy Knoll”
Listening – New Poem
Pleased to share “Listening,” some new words of mine now live at Feminine Collective, an excellent literary publication featuring writers exploring “humanity, raw and unfiltered.” I hope you enjoy the read and can take some time to explore the many other fine contributors therein, connecting in some way, shape, or form Founded over a decadeContinueContinue reading “Listening – New Poem”
Musings from the Show Me State
Some musings from a recent trip to the Show-Me State. You know, back in 2016, when things started to get dark in the world, I felt I had to lean into the best side of what America offers, and certainly the arts have to be somewhere at the top of the list, music and pioneersContinueContinue reading “Musings from the Show Me State”
The Only Son – Ozu
It’s been awhile since I posted any sort of art or film recommendations, so here we go. About a week ago, I watched “The Only Son,” link below, and it was so good, I thought I’d pontificate on this fine flick with a recommendation. For those who might not be familiar, Yasujiro Ozu is oneContinueContinue reading “The Only Son – Ozu”
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