http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdV-5ivltkc You do realize that the '80s are to our children what the '60s were to us? A fascinating period of ancient history that produced a lot of good music, and fashion that was both embarrassing and strangely inspiring. I don't know how many Hong Kong boys I see around town these days dressed in their porkpie hats,... Continue Reading →
That Varjak, Paul feeling
Remember those scenes in Breakfast at Tiffany's where George Peppard (Paul) earns a bit of money from his writing and he takes Audrey Hepburn (Holly) out for the day? To do a bunch of things they've never done before, like visit the library (her) and steal something (him). Well, I haven't exactly cashed my cheque, but I... Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Music – Hozier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bmp4QWzHak It's been several weeks since I posted any enjoyable jams. But while catching up on some SXSW recommendations, I came across Hozier, who's actually one guy from County Wicklow, Ireland. He made a bit of a splash in Austin last month and he'll be touring the US this May before taking part in a... Continue Reading →
We Need To Have A Talk… About Jesus
Does your child deserve a relationship with God, even if you don’t have one? Since I gave up social media for Lent, I’ve had a lot of time to ponder this question. (I’ve also found myself wondering: What Would Jesus Tweet? But that’s another story.) My quandary has been inspired by EO’s recent interest in... Continue Reading →
Notes From Another Land
He sits on the back porch to smoke, because he's not allowed to smoke inside. He has a comfortable chair and a radio out there - tuned to news talk - and a glass of ice water. His dogs like to sit in his lap. The smell from his cigarette sneaks by the back door,... Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Music – Royals
Are you sick of this song already? I hope not. I actually haven't listened to it in a while, but gave it a whirl today in honor of Lorde's Grammy win for Song of the Year. At least the Grammy voters got this right because, in my humble opinion, this was the sound of 2013:... Continue Reading →
Contains One Teenager – Xanax Not Included
One day last month, EO awoke with horns and fangs. She growled at her little sister, rolled over in bed and went back to sleep. Then, at about midday, she burrowed through her bedroom wall in to the bathroom and built a nest there out of cotton pads, PE kit, mild astringent, and OPI nail... Continue Reading →
2013: The Year in Random Thoughts & Obsessions
Hi everyone & Happy New Year! I just got back from the Christmas holidays where I tried (mostly in vain) to stay offline as much as possible. Damn all those vacation rentals and their easy Wi-fi 🙂 But it was good to get away - we drove down the California coast, saw some nature and... Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Music: MJB = My Favorite Things
I wasn't looking for this; in fact I didn't even know I needed it. But, oh, it is very, very necessary: Mary J. Blige channeling Julie Andrews in a cover of 'My Favorite Things'. I know, right? It's perfect. In her interpretation, 'schnitzel' and 'strudel' are no longer tasty dishes, but Mary's own bittersweet memories... Continue Reading →
And then there was that moment…
When you heard it. Was it on the radio? Or in the middle of a mix tape? An album? A CD? Did you buy it yourself or borrow it from a friend? After you heard it, did you go out and get yourself a guitar or eyeliner or a preacher’s hat? Did you stick a... Continue Reading →
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