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Howard Zinn passed away last week of an apparent heart attack. He was 87. An American historian, Zinn was known primarily for writing “A People’s… Read More »Thoughts on the Passing of Howard Zinn

Ok, I got a solution to this NFL Pro Bowl thing. If NFL execs want viewers, then take every coach that is currently manning the… Read More »How to Get Us to Watch the Pro Bowl

Snow has fallen in Charlotte and that means the city is completely shutdown. It’s right about this time when we northerners puff out our chests… Read More »Charlotteans Plea for Red Cross Aid; Louiston Show; Punk Rock Memories

Going through some old pocket notebooks for song ideas. Pleasant surprise: There’s a ton of great stuff in here: Feelings that I forgot were once… Read More »Write Everything Down

Slip this into your closing graph and let me know if you get a call back. “My experience along with an impeccable work ethic, exceptional… Read More »A Fresh Approach to Cover Letters: Utilizing Deceit and Cunning

Like any art medium, music has its fair share of assholes, from the cock-rockers at the big local venues to the open-mic all-stars in small… Read More »Character

As Haiti continues to dig out from Tuesday’s catastrophic earthquake, projected US donations will likely total a few billion dollars. These funds will save lives, no… Read More »Opportunity for Progress

I make the profile, fill in the blanks, upload various documents in an effort to justify my competence. I use “power” words like “coordinated”, “managed”,… Read More »Job Hunt

What designates a classic work of literature from the ordinary is the author’s ability to awaken a reader’s mind to otherwise veiled realities. These insights,… Read More »Literature vs. literature

The prodigal sun has returned to Charlotte, which means nothing to me because I’m locked up in the apartment, cranking away at songs. It’s one… Read More »Bonnies