lots to write about today, but I have to record this dream. It’s another old one. I don’t know how many times over how many years I’ve dreamt this dream. maybe a dozen, maybe a hundred. I think I might… Continue Reading →
In his “letters to a young poet,” rainer maria rilke wrote something like: “do not ask me, or anyone else whether your poetry is good or not. ask yourself this: if you were imprisoned, and could not write, could not… Continue Reading →
December 7, the 70th anniversary of that cruel and barbaric attack. Winston Churchill’s speech to the US Congress on December 26, 1941, is as inspiring today as it was then. He was a true visionary, and a master orator. That… Continue Reading →
Is Saul among the prophets?” This is a supposed adage or snippet of a popular verse that occurs twice in 1 Samuel. First when Saul is anointed king, “God gave him another heart.” And among other things, he fell to… Continue Reading →
In re: the breakup, notwithstanding that is going on, and I’m pulling up memories, and observations that I hoped would help me ease out of this world between worlds I now inhabit. I’m starting to get used to the idea… Continue Reading →
Today is September 11, 2011 This dark anniversary makes me feel kind of blue, because I’m reminded of that ruthless and cowardly attack, and how so many lives were lost and ruined and for too many — both here and… Continue Reading →
maybe its a nascent ocd developing. or its been like this forever. because when I like a song, I’ll listen to it like 100 times before putting it down. my latest is “next girl” from the black keys: my next… Continue Reading →
I feel like I’m entering a new phase of grief. And this one’s not in the books. I call it “the breakup”. Really, its like breaking up with your lover. I’m pulling back a little bit to protect myself, and… Continue Reading →
I had an item on my todo list to put out a song that’s fresh, doesn’t suck and isn’t depressing. to the person who assigned me that item, you know who you are! so, it turns out its kind of… Continue Reading →
Today is Sunday, August 7, 2011. Would have been 325 months. I’ve got to stop. I was listening to this song: “Life As We Know It” by Carolyn Dawn Johnson. Its one of those sappy sentimental new country ditties that… Continue Reading →
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