Summer mornings at my writing desk I have to pin a blanket in the upper right-hand corner of the window (yes, I have heard of these things you call “curtains”)…View post

Shortly before he shipped out for Iwo Jima, my grandfather made a sound recording for my grandmother back home.  The recording booth was sponsored by Pepsi-Cola.  When my grandmother died,…View post

I’ll be shooting the breeze with Larry Meiller at 11 a.m. (or shortly thereafter) today.  Info on Larry’s show here, listen online here. UPDATE: If you’re new here, or looking…View post

Two nights in a row of telling stories and making music with and for friends, if a guy isn’t careful he begins to believe his own wit.  Helpful then, to…View post

I’ll be shooting the breeze with Larry Meiller tomorrow at 11 a.m. CST (or shortly thereafter).  Info on Larry’s show here, listen online here.