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A Poetry Chapbook Review: Herringbone Tweed

Poetry October 1, 2022

Herringbone Tweed, Bruce J. Wood’s 2022 chapbook, is a collection of 74 poems, ranging from accessible and diverse free verse to poignant haiku inspired works that communicate a strong sense of place and time. Both...

Herringbone Tweed, Selected Poems

Poetry September 28, 2022

Selected poems by Bruce J. Wood from his poetry book Herringbone Tweed. Our Little Cottage I drove by our little cottage today, the white Cape Cod...

Melissa Horn Vintage Noir Art

Art September 27, 2022

Pencil and ink drawings by Melissa Horn. Drawing by Melissa Horn Drawing by Melissa Horn Drawing by Melissa Horn Drawing by Melissa Horn Drawing by Melissa Horn Drawing by Melissa...

Best Classic Spy Movies, Part 1

Bits & Pieces September 27, 2022

Everyone loves a good spy movie. The best are films that have believable, true to life ‘spycraft’ without Hollywood gimmicks, and with realistic espionage...

On the Muse

Poetry September 16, 2022

When a Muse is discovered by someone that Muse becomes an inspirational being, one who has the power to help with artistic endeavor and...

John Coltrane “My Favorite Things”

Bits & Pieces September 16, 2022

The John Coltrane Quartet album “My Favorite Things” in 1960 on Atlantic Records is considered one of the greatest jazz albums ever produced and...

Howard Glazer: Detroit Blues Maverick

Music September 9, 2022

It was the great McKinley Morganfield (aka Muddy Waters) who was famously quoted many years ago with, “the blues had a baby and they...

Toronto International Film Festival

Bits & Pieces September 7, 2022

Looking for something new to do? Something that would require you to leave the country? Have I got something for you. It's coming up,...

Sinatra Rat Pack Cocktails

Bits & Pieces September 4, 2022

Frank Sinatra’s legendary Rat Pack was bigger than life and captured the attention of the American public. The group set the trends, style, and...

Backpacking Food & Cooking

Food August 27, 2022

I grew up camping with my family and would go on camping canoe trips with the Scouts and friends. As an adult, I have continued...

Best Hiking Movies

Bits & Pieces August 27, 2022

The majestic beauty of wilderness forests, mountains, and deserts is captured in several backpacking films. Excellent scenery and thrilling adventure. Often they are true...