When one wants to learn the art of living, they go see art. Water Lilies (Nympheas) by Claude Monet, once described as “The Sistine Chapel of Impressionism”, as a random example, taught me that if I did a little studying before taking that young lass to the art museum, I might stand a decent chance of …
Both Swiftian and Dickensian, Larry Hankin’s “How To Be Homeless” @ The Fanatic Salon Read More »
Album cover art took a powder on August 1st, 1981. That dreaded date will live in infamy, for MTV was born as it was the beginning of then end of the fetishization of rock n roll album art. Soon shrunk to a DVD, iconic visual imagery of the music makers would forever (it seems) be …
Like a scared gynecologist, Ron Lynch thinks outside the box. Well, first of all I’m naked. That’s my thing. In order for me to write my best, I need to be naked. Got me thrown out of Starbucks but hey; we all have our creative methods. Guess they didn’t approve of my laptop; ha bloody …
To suggest getting a haircut with Brandan Barney is just a haircut is like suggesting listening to Sgt. Peppers is akin to listening to an unsigned garage band. For me, “product” includes experience. I’ve never liked mine hair and for most of my adult life it seems like the feeling was mutual. When I was …
Barber Surgeons Guild – Do You Feel Lucky, Steam Punk? Read More »
Two weeks ago today, I got a text I didn’t want to get. From my “friend up north” who asked me if I knew my friend Kevin was dead. I called her and confirmed and began wailing like a sick cat. I just couldn’t believe it. Well, actually I could. I’m gonna write about Kevin …
