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My first copy of Lifes Rich Pageant was a cassette copy from my brother’s vinyl. There was a skip on the record during “These Days,” and to this day when I listen to that song there’s a part of me that waits for that little stutter. It’s not there, as I now listen to a ripped MP3 ( Read more... )

First of all, happy Bloomsday to you!

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I couldn't post today without mentioning that, but here's the main thing. A month from now, on July 16 in fact (a Saturday!), there is a benefit at the Creative Alliance that I'm attending. I'd love to get some other people to go as well ( Read more... )

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One of my favorite places to listen to music is in the car. I used to seek out long drives, less-known back roads to get to familiar places, just to have more time to sing along with my favorite music. With gas prices being what they are I don’t do as much of that as I used to, but ( Read more... )

First off, let's check in with RobPisces Horoscope for week of March 24, 2011 ( Read more... )

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It turns out that sometimes, in the first blush of infatuation, you don’t always make the smartest choice. Your eye is caught, you are entranced, and somewhat blinded to the imperfections which - it must be faced - are inherent in so many things. Take a beautiful piece of handiwork ( Read more... )

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Okay, it’s true that I’m not done with all the points I wanted to make on stories and storytelling and the creative impulse. But I got all distracted, see. By this.


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“Songs that keep you sane and inspire you.”

That’s what WTMD, my local listener-supported radio station, is asking for. It’s to be part of a countdown of “Desert Island Songs.” You are surely familiar with the exercise, which is often done with albums as well. It’s a thought ( Read more... )

Another huge storm misses us! Hooray! I like snow, I really do, but I am okay with getting a few inches that makes everything pretty and then letting it just slip away in the sun.

This week's Breszny report ( Read more... )

Those weekends, they keep arriving and before you know it, BOOM, they're gone!

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