ain’t scared of you no more Marty
At the end of Blood Simple, Frances McDormand is trapped with a murderer Viser (M. Emmet Walsh), she has not seen him but is certain he is Marty, her abusive […]
changing their tune
At Outro school they teach how to fade, how to add strings or turn a chorus into an anthem. The least popular course is taught by an old New York […]
school of never improvise
at the school of Never Improvise the best students are the ones with no surprises.
revenge of the old
In the 80s I was in England a few times with Blue Rodeo and spent the afternoons sight seeing, trying to find healthier food and checking out museums. At one […]
where are you
Someone asked where I’m at with my piano and I realized the answer is more about where I’m at with my brain. What interests me most stems from thoughts about […]
philadelphia freedom
I woke up the other day with Island Girl by Elton John stuck in my head. Have no idea who arranged this punishment. Best not to think too much about […]
a bullet to the heart
I am positioned these days to endure much pop radio since my associate in the back, the one occupying the child-seat, directs the radio preferences. I found it hard to […]
thanks anyway
There is a line of thought out there that says everything is actually perfect. Like just as it is perfect for the grass to re-emerge from the frozen ground, just […]
talking to the air, loudly
Recently at the Y a couple with 5 yr. old daughter loses their patience. They supply guilt trips when her shoes aren’t on right, “You see Charlene what happens? Doesn’t […]
sad lisa lisa
While riding the Bathurst bus south from Wilson, a skinny weary looking woman with black hair got on and appeared to have uncontrollable hand and arm movements I thought perhaps […]