a tribute
dodging the blues
“When all the world is a hopeless jumble,” goes the seldom-heard intro lyric to Somewhere Over the Rainbow – well, that “when” appears to be now. In these days of uncertainty (to say the least), all we can be certain of is how important it is to hold on to our hats and our hearts. […]
heart and soul of summer
I originally posted a tribute to the Beach Boys in the spring of 2024, under the title “Good Tidings,” as we eagerly awaited seeing the group last summer at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Upon hearing the sad news today of Brian Wilson’s passing, it seemed right to revisit that tribute. When I did, […]
we are a-mused
There is a wonderful recent New Yorker cartoon showing two baby boomers watching the Grammys and knowing none of the performers – until, with a sigh of relief, they recognize Joni Mitchell. That cartoon could have been created about B. and me. Indeed, in watching the awards show a couple of nights ago, we found […]
love notes, revisited
Hearing this morning of Tony Bennett’s passing, I am saddened at the loss of this extraordinary talent, of a man whose music has been such a part of my life, of a voice that is inextricably linked to a city I adore. His courage in standing up to Alzheimer’s made him all the more remarkable […]
rice on your head 