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. […]
In Dangerous Flirts
Love Comes In Spurts Spring is approaching. The sunlight is growing stronger and warmer and our world is thawing. The warmup brings relief and giddiness and anticipation of more good things to come. Regularly relaxing on the front porch. Playing outside with my son. Road trips to the aforementioned pizza farm. The painting of a […]
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.
Miel y Leche
My Sweet Tooth I have another busy weekend ahead of me but there will be time for cupcakes. Because there must be! Tonight the lovely Daley will be providing some at Eclipse Records, for the TEVS 4 Release Show with The Blind Shake, The Chambermaids and Seawhores. And I am mightily tempted by the prospect […]
Voices Go Wild
No One Should Call You A Dreamer The soundtrack to my week has been a strange combo of Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion, old gems from The Psychedelic Furs, and new music from The Oscillation. But I also got out to a show last night, to check out some live music and be among friends. […]