Late post from March 30, but time is an illusion, time is a jet plane, time out of mind. This was a Memphis trek, in and out to see Bobby D one more time, at the Orpheum Theater. Great old palace, Elvis loved it and rented it out a lot, before the days of movieContinueContinue reading “Bob Dylan & Memphis Musings”
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Perfect Days
The other day I went to see the new Wim Wenders movie, “Perfect Days” at the Belcourt, here in Nashville. Can’t recommend it enough – beautiful film about dignity, grace, presence, and the simple fact that sometimes, navigating each day is its own challenge and reward. The film unfolds quietly and there isn’t much dialogue,ContinueContinue reading “Perfect Days”
Montmarte
Renoir House My son Jude was studying in London this past January, so we came up with the idea of meeting in Paris for a week, at the end. We stayed in Montmarte, a district famous for many things, ranging from the Moulin Rouge to the movie Amelie. Scores of artists worked and/or lived thereContinueContinue reading “Montmarte”
Bandelier
Recent musings, from a few weeks back, hiking around Bandelier National Monument, which is about forty miles northwest of Santa Fe, right next to Los Alamos. Beautiful time of year in New Mexico, the aspens and cottonwood turning colors and a bit of fall in the air. Bandelier is a cool place, it preserves theContinueContinue reading “Bandelier”
Golden Dinosaurs
Recently trucked on down to St. Petersburg Florida for Labor Day, after which my son embarked on his senior year. Dinner one night, a Rays game the next. For the senior year kick-off dinner out, Jude recommended a great vegan place in Gulfport called “Golden Dinosaurs” and met me there after a day at the beachContinueContinue reading “Golden Dinosaurs”
Doug Hoekstra 