August 26, 2002: Remembering My Mother in Music
Sean MurphyBlogs are, or can be, like diaries. Except that diaries, by nature, are private. Which begs the question: do people who blog censor or soften the observations, complaints or critiques that…
Les Paul, R.I.P.
Our world is a much poorer place today. How could one man enrich us this much? Let me count…
Fed on fear and lies…
Okay, let's see: Violent rhetoric? Check. Racist birther idiots? Check. Ignorant assholes who have no concept what government care means? Check.…
Dazed and Confused, or Separated at Birth?
Surely I can't be the only baseball fan who has noticed the rather astonishing similarity between NL Cy Young winner Tim "The Freak" Lincecum and Mitch "The Kid" Kramer from…
Two Things That Make Me Happy
This face: And this story. Azaiah immediately took to the dog, whom he named RaeLee (pronounced "Riley"). Segovia and her sons bought…
Information Overload: A User’s Guide
Today is Information Overload Awareness Day Information Overload Awareness Day (www.informationoverloadday.com) is a…
“Radical Jewish Culture”, Redux
After my ardent endorsement of Rashanim (the great trio who have just released what may well be the best album of the year),…
Rashanim: Healing Music for Unrighteous Times
Guess what? Rashanim has recently released what will undoubtedly stand as one of the…
Giving it Up for the California Guitar Trio
I know I'd be ecstatically grateful if, having never heard of these guys, someone turned me on to them. So in…
Bill Maher vs. the Birthers: Talking Truth To Stupid
re. the above, three comments: Wow. Really? No seriously, you're joking, right? I have more than a little to say on this subject (I could practically make a career out…