One downside of being a 7 day a week worker is that so much of American culture slips by me. Wait, that is probably an
Category: Misc
RIP Jake’s Saloon [w/ edit]
[edit] Alert daughter informs me there are actually 3 Jake’s Saloons in NYC and two of them are still operating. The one in Hell’s Kitchen
2 Cops
Both letters shared on FaceBook this week. Dave Bissonnette I’ve had numerous people approach me and ask me my opinion regarding the police use of
Gerry and the Pacemakers: House of the Rising Sun
I just stumbled upon this this uniquely American song (recorded by Woody Guthrie and many others) this week. This was refreshing. The Brit bands (hat
Upwards at 45 Degrees – Julian Cope
A not so well known song but one of my favorite songs. It’s called Upwards at 45° and that is what the song is to
BJM live in London
Call me a retro has been, but I can’t get enough of this. It makes me remember what mellow and comfortable felt like. When the
A break from the markets, COVID-19, this is one of the best things I have ever read…
It’s the story of Chris, Mika and even more so, Danny and Ranger. Check it out if you’re so inclined (and you don’t even need
I love New York [w/ edit]
Seriously, I have come to love the city over the last few years of traveling back and forth on occasion as my daughter has lived
Espo
Jesus Christ in a side car, this market is getting weird. I am from Boston. Born there. Probably will die somewhere around there. I hated
Bingo Card Compilers Unite!
“From one bingo card compiler to another, brilliant.” –Mark at IKN This new sub-sect of society – the Bingo Card Compilers – should organize, unionize
Moon Duo… Creepin’
It’s the half brothers (and sister) of Wooden Shjips. This kind of music drones me out blissfully. Have a nice weekend. And why not a
Christmas Joy!
Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, happy New Year and happy all kinds of holidays you may be out there celebrating. Just try to stay out of
Outside of the abstraction that is the financial markets, real life hits home…
This young woman was killed last night, barely after dark in a neighborhood that my own daughter has spent much time in. In fact, it
Butthole Surfers – Cough Syrup
Meant to be played loud. I saw them many years ago in Boston. Great band from Texas. I like music that sounds like it can