I Loved the Show, But …
I had a really good time at the R.E.M. concert I saw last week. I have to say that first because some of the things I say later might sound like I am complaining. I will be. I just want […]
The Rules of Music
I have a funny thing about rules. I really like to live in the moment and enjoy plenty of freedom, but I think we need certain guidelines to keep people from going crazy. Lately, I have noticed one place which […]
Watch the Damn Movie
I took Bridget to see Kung Fu Panda yesterday. We had planned to go for a while since it was her first day of summer vacation. I don’t mind going to see kid movies. I always look at a trip […]
Where’s Coach When You Need Him?
So the soccer team from the Czech Republic had a game the other day. They got all ready to face Latvia in a friendly match. Problem was, they were playing Lithuania. D’oh! Vaclav Tichy, the spokesman for the Czech soccer […]
I’m Only Human
Last week, I booked a trip to Las Vegas. That’s the good news. The bad news is that I have to wait more than 50 days to leave. I’m not good with the patience. This will be my third trip […]
Me and My Big Mouth
At my previous job, we had the worst staff meetings in the world. They took up an entire morning or afternoon – I have blocked out what time of day they took place – and really accomplished almost nothing. I […]
ITEOTWAWKI: Heaven
The band has played three legs on the show, and I already wonder if I have died and gone to heaven. Because these are set lists that just defy earthly thinking. Last night in L.A., they not only played Pretty […]
Competitive Brian
Because I live about an hour from my job, the people I work with don’t get to see all sides of me. I try to get involved socially as much as I can, but not as much as I might […]
ITEOTWAWKI: Tour Time
Tonight’s the night. I know the band has played a few live shows already, but R.E.M. starts its summer tour for real tonight in Vancouver. To say I am excited is an understatement. I won’t get my chance to see […]