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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 grubby, knuckle-dragging proto-ape woke up, invented a noun, painted a...

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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...

Observation from an Alien Anthropologist at a Starbucks – A Short Story

Literature March 11, 2026

Stanley tried to casually observe the human data but found it difficult from within the confines of his human costume. His funiculi gouged his...

Discovering or Recovering Your Creativity with Tunes

Music March 9, 2026

Just about everyone’s heard of the Mozart Myth. The one where moms-to-be listen to Mozart’s music so her package from the stork will be...

Exploring Gourmet Cooking

Food March 4, 2026

I’m a foodie, which makes me a gourmet enthusiast. Gourmet is not only about expensive delicacies, it’s about good quality and tasty food and...

Classic Onscreen Stylish Couples, 1960s and ‘70’s

Movies March 2, 2026

The 1960s and 1970s portrayed some of the most iconic superstar actors and actresses in romantic roles. This era provided breakthroughs for Italian and...