Shining From the Inside Out Several months ago some close friends lost their apartment to an electrical fire. A lot of their things were destroyed or damaged but what they really lost was their cat, Henry. They’ve since settled into a new place but the “Fuck A Fire” benefit show was held on their behalf […]
Places
Road Tripping
I Could Drive Forever Road trip season has officially begun with my inaugural visit to Pizza Farm for 2009. Last year my first jaunt to Stockholm, WI took place a little earlier, on a cold, drizzly April day. This time around was quite different. The unexpectedly hot and green May day felt like mid-July. It […]
This Charming Man
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out Yes, I’m still on a Morrissey kick after Monday night’s show but really? I’m thinking about my mechanic. Well, my former mechanic. Chris was a neighborhood fixture for years. Always polite, respectful and best of all, honest. I swore by him…before he packed up and set up […]
Hollow Dreams
Speaking Without Breathing It’s been described as “a garage sale held by mental patients†– except nothing is for sale. I found the House on the Rock to be far more magical than that but undeniably strange. And sometimes sad. We encountered much that was beautiful, but mostly bizarre. I’ve posted more photos to flickr […]
When I Go Deaf
Here Comes That Cold Sunrise Spring is here, technically. And we’ve even experienced some Spring-like weather recently. But today has been a rainy Monday chock full of gloom and doom. To snap out of my funk I am going to look ahead, to the many music festivals and other adventures that are on their way. […]
Shy Town
Atomix Coffee Shop and The Garfield Park Conservatory My son’s Spring Break is right around the corner. Last year it was a big production, adventuring throughout the Pacific Northwest. That’s not in the cards this go around but a more modest trip is in the works. Mainly to Madison, WI but possibly further afield. I […]
Art Shanties
Victory Over the Sun This winter just keeps on keeping on. It was -3°F when we left the house this morning. And my son has been marking the days off on his calendar and essentially asking “are we there yet?” on a regular basis. No son, not just yet. But soon. Very soon.
Glowing Orbs
Goo Goo Night Attempting to tap into a little inspiration, or maybe some inner peace, after an exceptionally brutal day. It isn’t always easy. But listening to Beijing’s Ourself Beside Me is helping a bit. Even the cover of their album makes me smile.
City Predators
Fun In A Muddy Field Last Sunday I went on a little field trip with my friends’ band, The Chambermaids, to a place I hadn’t heard of before. The Franconia Sculpture Park just outside of the Twin Cities. I’m pretty pleased with the results. Bonus: Some more photos, from their show at Eclipse Records last […]
la la la
Spinning Closer to the Sun Ah, daylight savings. Time to spring ahead to “exploit sunlight after working hours.” Too bad the initial shift wreaks havoc with my son’s sleep schedule. But there will be much to look forward to. Like further pizza farm adventures in Stockholm, WI.