Merriment for All
It’s that busy time on the calendar yet again; for myself and so many others. Whether you’re working to bring cheer and love to those who…
From Pressing to Publishing, Musing on the DIY Route
“There is no substitute for hard work” -Thomas Edison “Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement,…
What’s My Age Again, Part II: What the heck is an “adult” anyway?
Haven’t we been here before… Doing a “part II” is a first for me, (if you’re curious, “Part I” is here) though it’s not a 100%…
It’s a Red-Orange vs. Orange-Red Kind of Thing
Promotional Image for “The Behemians” Movie (Cit. The Bomehiams Movie Facebook Photos) I’m no visual artist. I used to be, but don’t let the title…
Gratitude – Invisible but Infinite
Today is the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving. It’s very much a hallmark of American culture and it is the one major occasion for celebration that everyone,…
Michelle Nadia and Her “Firefly” – Reigniting the Flames of Classic Singer-Songwriters
These days, when it comes to artists defining the phrases “fresh” and “reinvigorating,” the overwhelming majority of music trying to be such, is often heard panning…
Music’s Occasional Misdirection
Happy November! Trying to start on a note of positive energy, as I try to think that you get back what you give out. I realize…
Roll a Double
Another year has flown by and I’m all the more astounded by the people, bands, songs, crazy dreams and risk takers that have crossed my path…
You Should (and Shouldn’t) Try Taylor Swift’s “Single-Minded” Songwriting Mentality
This week’s new music releases falls on Monday rather than Tuesday. Not typical to the way things tend to run. Perhaps that’s why Taylor Swift decided…
Is “ENO” Short for ENOUGH with the Double Standard Against Arts Marketing?
Opera, an art form that has been around for centuries; steeped in history and revered by many, has never been a catch all activity. Much of…