Jinrikisha

It’s a pretty quiet evening here in the grand old Midwest, USA. It’s currently 3 degrees out. The dog acts as if he wants to go out, but as soon as the door opens he seems to change his mind very quickly. They’re calling for more snow, and supposedly some major snow is supposed to […]

“Return of Speed Toilet”

I’m not really sure what the hell I did, but I’m sore today. Like I rolled down a hill or something…for 10 minutes straight. My left shoulder has been sore for a week now. It’s not a “pain” per say. It’s more like this dull ache, as if some muscle or tendon became shorter somehow. […]

Resolutions? We don’t need no stinking resolutions!

Yeah, I know. It’s THAT time of the year where everyone looks back on the past year’s failures and wishes them away with a New Year’s resolution. “I’m too fat. I’m gonna lose 30 lbs.” “I drink too much. I’m gonna quit drinking!” “I’m gonna stop smoking in 2014. That’s my resolution!” Yeah, well let […]

Ole. Okay?

Technically my week-long sabbatical from work is over. It’s Friday evening, 6:38pm to be exact, and this would now be considered just another Friday night. But fear not, I’m not letting technicalities bring me down. No way, pal. The big cold shoulder from Mother Nature is on it’s way, and she’s making it extra cold. […]

Music For 18 Musicians

I think I’d read the name Steve Reich recently, that’s why I’m writing what I’m writing at this very moment. Now, I’d heard of Steve Reich before recently. In fact, I’ve heard his name mentioned many times over the years. I never seeked his music out. I was never one to check out modern classical […]

Hello, M’lady

Hello Friday, thanks for stopping by. Oh my, it’s been a long week. I’ve needed Friday since Monday if I’m being honest with myself, but whatcha gonna do? Friday is here, and I’m enjoying my second Founder’s Porter while playing Loose Fur’s self-titled. Groceries are bought, the house is picked up, and the kids are […]

Evening Spin: House Of Bread’s ‘Hypnic Jerk’

I’ve spent the last two days listening to nothing but what I believe to be my 10 favorite albums of the year. I finished the last record just minutes ago, The Flaming Lips’ The Terror. After listening to nothing but those ten records since Sunday afternoon I can safely say that I made the right […]

If Miles Were Jimi: Bitches, Brews, Big Fun, and a Dandy Boxer

I guess you could say I’ve got an affliction. It’s something I can’t seem to get over, and to be honest I don’t want to get over it. You see, I’m in the midst of a Miles Davis binge. It’s more than a binge, though. It seems more like an absolute electric Miles infestation of […]

J. Hubner, Being Thankful, and the Grizzly Bear

Man, all I can say is that I’m glad my ass is firmly planted in a chair at home. A vanilla porter is sitting next to my lap top and it’s Friday night at 5:27 pm. That means the work week is once again winding down. Groceries are purchased, vinyl is spinning, and I’m not […]

Thrill Jockey and the Wooden Shjips

I’ll tell you what kiddos, it was a cold one out there today. I think it was a high of 35 degrees today, with a low of 23 degrees tonight. But guess what, it’s smokin’ up in this crib tonight. Thrill Jockey sent me a care package in the form of the new Wooden Shjips […]