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Jazz Meets Sondheim – Part One

Jazz April 27, 2026

Stephen Sondheim, born1930, deceased in November 2021 at age 91, he will surely be missed by those who love music, art, theater, and those inspired by greatness. Stephen Sondheim's prolific work is unique, nothing short...

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Great Folk Music Poetic Lyrics

Poetry April 22, 2026

Great Folk Music Poetic Lyrics Bruce Wood I grew up with American and Canadian folk music. My parents loved folk music and every Sunday our family...

Detroit A Destination of Arrival: Michigan Central Station ‘Mezz’

Culture April 20, 2026

Michigan Central Station ‘Mezz’ In 2026, Detroit unveiled more than a new workspace, it revealed a statement of authorship to the world. Within Michigan Central...

Major Equestrian Events 2026

Sports April 15, 2026

There is something majestic and graceful, as well as intense, competitive, and primal about equestrian horse shows and competitions. The equestrian sports of horse...

When Did We Become Human?

History April 13, 2026

There was no moment, there was only becoming, let’s begin with polite fiction, the bedtime story of humanity. That once upon a time, some...

The Blues in Britain

Music April 8, 2026

There is a fascinating story—or rather, a series of stories—about the British blues scene that I’d love to share. First and foremost, let’s be...

Hard Decisions: Rock Demigod or Domestic Goddess? “The Midnight Library” Novel Review

Literature April 6, 2026

“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, bestseller novel, Cannongate Books, UK, 2020. Here’s a much-abbreviated version of my personal list of regrets: Playing basketball on...

Foraging Wild Edibles – Part One

Food April 1, 2026

I hike often and like to identify wild edible foods to harvest or to take note of the location for the right season to...

Favorite Bach Music

Music March 30, 2026

Favorite Bach Music I have a very personal connection to the music of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, the three greatest composers of all time, towering...

Mary Oliver Poems

Poetry March 25, 2026

May Oliver is a very popular American poet who composed beautiful and emotional images and feeling about Nature and her solitary walks in the...

“Trap” Movie (2025) A Masterclass in Screaming ‘I’m Suspicious

Movies March 23, 2026

“Trap” Movie (2025) A Masterclass in Screaming ‘I’m Suspicious By David L. Horn There’s a fine line between a desperate man trying to escape a nightmare...

Andrew Wyeth Paintings

Art March 18, 2026

I have always had a personal connection with Andrew Wyeth’s paintings, there is something serene that touches on the sublime in his art. Andrew...

Roger Glenn – A Jazz Legend Revealed

Jazz March 16, 2026

He’s been called “Ingredient X” and “The Cat Behind the Cat” by jazz journalist Andy Gilbert. San Francisco Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn has...