Three Sides on This Aisle

Two beloved music venues are calling it quits very soon: The Amnesia in San Francisco, and Armando’s in Martinez. Both venues have presented a TON of music over the years, and I have great memories playing both places. Both were unique and funky – I feel blessed...

Thrift (Or Something Like That)

Thrift is considered by most a positive attribute. “Cheap” on the other hand has negative connotations. I’m proud to say I’m a little of both.  I still wear tee shirts that are 20 years old. Not just because I like them (some have nostalgic logos for...

Throwing Stones

“Yes, sweetie…not a problem. Yes just change plans,” my wife tells my son over the phone. “What?” I growl across the room. “Change plans again? This is bull….” She sets the phone down,” He said he’s bringing his fishing pole.” This was the second consecutive weekend...

Time and Relativity

At a festival a few years ago, I was watching and listening to an up-and-coming band. They had a lot of things on the ball – they were comfortable onstage, their song selection was interesting, and they played and sang in tune. But something was missing. I think I...

Time Changes Everything

Recently, I saw a cute video online of a bunch of different babies trying broccoli. They all hated it, and their universal (and utterly honest) disgusted expressions were hilarious. If broccoli is so bad, why does anyone eat it? I know I didn’t like when I was a kid....