Some things, like Yosemite National Park, never change, and that is good. From what I can see, it still looks the same as when Ansel Adams photographed it in all of its black-and-white glory. However, some other things do change; some even change quite frequently. Take, for example, modern musical styles. In this video, I […]
Today’s post is about vintage automobiles and today’s racers. They have announced that the first NASCAR race will be next week, but no crowds will be in the stands. Well, it’s all about the speed on television; they put viewers in the driver’s seat and the fans in the stands are a blur to the […]
One day, in a town where I used to live, I read a newspaper column about random snippets of conversation overheard in a restaurant, a theater, and on a bus. In the article, the journalist comprised a few of these overheard conversations: some funny, some inane, and some that didn’t make any sense at all. […]
As you know by now, people have been talking about “flattening the curve” in combating the coronavirus pandemic. In this case, we agree a lower “u” shape curve is better than a higher “v” shape curve, or worse yet, a linear line straight off the chart representing deaths over time. Through prescribed social mitigation, we […]
“It was a dark and stormy night…” In the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles Schultz, the character Snoopy always began his novels with this phrase. People use it as a beginning to their campfire ghost stories too. Today, I use it to launch the blog for this week’s video, “The Life and Death of a […]
Today’s video is kind of an experiment. Using low-bit sounds and sparse instrumentation, with an almost-drone-like singing style, the video’s intent is to create a space where one feels safe, calm, and meditative. Also, it’s a love song to those closest to us, let that be family, parents, or anybody that you love so much […]
Daylight Saving Time began yesterday. Today, we went about our day a bit sleepily. As daylight expands and temperatures rise, we will adjust our inner rhythms. However, to get you started, I’ve produced a video song here that should get you going.