The films of German director Wim Wenders are infused by his love of people, music, photography and travel. Wim has made numerous landmark films (way more than I am listing here). These are my favorites: 2011 Pina (Documentary) Pina is a film from the heart from one artist to another. Pina is a available in 3-D – andContinue reading “The best Wim Wenders films”
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Paul Weller – the big boss is still grooving
Paul Weller was born May 25, 1958, and grew up in Woking, a working-class suburb of London. Rooted in British culture, a certain Englishness has infused all his work, which has endeared him to Anglophiles around the globe. And from a young age, Weller has always understood that good clothes and good music go hand in hand. AsContinue reading “Paul Weller – the big boss is still grooving”
Londinium – Croft Way – a poem
Take the Finchley Road to Croft Way Ramble through Kidderpore Avenue Westfield – live in the seasons full cycle Welcome to the Garden of Eden my friends Frognal Way, Church Row, see the leaning headstones note your mortality A nod to Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson on the way Holly Walk to the High StreetContinue reading “Londinium – Croft Way – a poem”
Paul McCartney – in praise of live music
On the initial leg of his Driving USA tour in 2002, Paul McCartney (affectionately known to his fans as Macca) was not coming anywhere near Minneapolis. The Driving USA tour was part of the Driving World Tour, which was Paul McCartney‘s first concert tour of the 21st century and of any kind since 1993. So IContinue reading “Paul McCartney – in praise of live music”
What is music? – Chapter 1. The Beatles and the universe
What is music? rhythm melody harmony ratios stories resonance creativity. find a means of communication a medium: voice, guitar, piano tune into the transcendent communicate from within to the universe what you have to say. learn some technical things then forget about them moving on, most importantly – tell a story create an arrangement, andContinue reading “What is music? – Chapter 1. The Beatles and the universe”
enlightenment – what is it?
a temporary condition, like being a pedestrian. it starts to show up any moment you do not believe your thoughts are 100% real. inhabit the magic without really trying or forcing to stay in that magical place. always keep your promises and commitments, and if you can’t – make amends. anyone could be a BuddhaContinue reading “enlightenment – what is it?”
Tap rooms and art crawls – things you did not know about minneapolis
There are tons of craft and micro breweries and more popping up everyday (more on this later). It is mostly sunny in the winter. Sauna culture is thriving, thanks Scandinavia! You can play tennis and swim year round thanks to numerous indoor athletic facilities. Art A Whirl – Over the last 20 years, it hasContinue reading “Tap rooms and art crawls – things you did not know about minneapolis”
The internal life of San Francisco
beep beep bop let me connect you…. pine street traffic always up and up hills and mountains and hayes street alamo square music through the night tascam 4-tracking the city with morale jumping pubs of the lower haight – toronado and mad dog in the fog golden gate havana 3am and mr robyn lunchtime concertsContinue reading “The internal life of San Francisco”
Ode to coffee
From morning to night caffeine shining bright but it brews as i alight from my bed, shake my head and shrug off the dreamy residue. black no sugar, no milk too i prefer a stronger brew french roast is de rigueur but even folgers will not be demurred at cafes a quad espresso is anContinue reading “Ode to coffee”
Why I love Taiwan
Dan bing (egg pancake) – It’s a mixture of crepe and egg, then chopped up and mixed with red chili peppers, green onions and soy sauce. Toss it in a baggie and dig in with chopsticks, Breakfast on the go. Made fresh while you wait on a steaming hot skillet. The best breakfast you will everContinue reading “Why I love Taiwan”
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