During this time of year to reflect and give thanks, it seems only appropriate to make a nice detailed list of all the aspects of… Read More »Thanksgiving

I took an extended break from my writing responsibilities and spent the majority of this weekend witnessing the Phins dismantling the hometown Panthers, attending a… Read More »The Weekend

Note to self: When you play “Brown Eyed Girl” at your next bar gig, your audience will know you’re mailing it in. Do everyone a… Read More »The Bar Song

When people ask, I don’t really have the answer. I usually explain, in as few words as possible, that sometime around age 4 or 5,… Read More »Juxtaposition of Dolphins and Buffaloes

I consider myself a writer, but I know my limitations. Having the ability to articulate on any given topic is not one of my strongpoints.… Read More »Chuck Klosterman's "Eating the Dinosaur"

I consider myself a writer, but I know my limitations. Having the ability to articulate on any given topic is not one of my strongpoints.… Read More »Chuck Klosterman’s “Eating the Dinosaur”

My favorite Charlotte singer/songwriter, Josh Panda, played at the Evening Muse last night and dammit I couldn’t get there to see him. He’s got a… Read More »Josh Panda

I mentioned that I’d write something of a review for Joe Posnanski’s killer book on the 1975 Cincinnati Reds – “The Machine”. That’s not entirely… Read More »Joe Posnanski's "The Machine"

I mentioned that I’d write something of a review for Joe Posnanski’s killer book on the 1975 Cincinnati Reds – “The Machine”. That’s not entirely… Read More »Joe Posnanski’s “The Machine”

So, a classic children’s book with a screen adaptation written by one of today’s biggest writers and directed by an equally loved visionary. “Where the… Read More »Working Out "Where the Wild Things Are"