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…
Each time I scribble a thought with artistic intent: Remembering my Mother on my Birthday
Any time I need to feel reminded that I am one of the lucky ones, I simply need to look at this picture. That pose is not unique; virtually every…
Like Ray Charles on Helium…
One of the blogs I take great pleasure in linking to is my man Mark's delectably named Trotsky's Cranium, here. There are always worthwhile and insightful nuggets to glean over…
“When I’m 64…”
Bob Marley was born February 6, 1945, which means he would be turning 64 today. This summer in a series for Popmatters.com, I chose what I consider five reggae albums…
Beyond Good and Evil or, The God that Failed
Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity, has passed away. Obit from Washington Post here. His story, self-made millionaire who gives away his money to the needy and actually…