Once upon a time, I was in a Beatles tribute band called the Moondog Beatles. During my 4 years in the band, there were a lot of stories to tell, good and bad, but this is by far the most
1998 – Up Around the Mountain – a band story Read More »
I’m not here to judge or advise, I’ve been here and stepped back from it. People often refer to it as being in a dark place in literature. I had a different experience, and I’m sure mine is not unique.
Suicide is not Painless or Cowardly Read More »
When I was 9, Mom managed to get a job cleaning a few hours a night, a couple of nights a week. It was a rare period during her illness when she was doing better, and, of course, the money
1974 – Fire on the 11th Floor Read More »
My reviews are personal views; this won’t be academic or judgmental, I’m not going to rubbish another person’s work or vision, I’m just going to talk about how I felt about it, and anything I found interesting or enlightening. The
My mom loved me, I just wanted to state that. I was a difficult kid, hyper, high on coffee, never slept (see coffee) but she was a single mom and with no support. In no way do I condone striking,
1969 – Mom and my first scar Read More »
Forgive the deliberately sensational headline, but I am entering into the spirit of modern popularist politics so it seemed appropriate. No, I am not calling for a politician exterminator; I’m really not that dramatic, but I am calling for a
All politicians should die!…figuratively of course. Read More »
I was 4 years old and standing by the window in the living room next to the black-and-white TV. I’m pointing at the moon in the sky trying desperately to see the moon lander, squinting and asking my mom why
1969 – The moon landing Read More »
Big things happened when I was 4 years old, things I can’t forget even though the rest is just a blur. It was the year of the moon landing, something that still excites me today, and the year I got
1969 – The break-in Read More »