Things I Miss

The crunch of ice from a hand powered ice cream churn, the smell of juicy, fresh peaches waiting to be added to the mix.
The tang of the sea in my Grandfather’s clothes, and the wreath of apple pipe tobacco smoke that hung around his neck.
The hum of an oscillating floor fan, singing me to sleep [...]

My father always said:

“Be very careful who you choose as your heroes. They will invariably let you down.”

Benoit: A Conflict of Conscience (A Selfish Musing)

As you can see from my post of yesterday, Chris Benoit was a casual friend, an admired celebrity and a hero of mine for some time.
As the day goes on and I learn more about the events of the weekend, I face a conflict; someone I held in high esteem has committed a monstrous act. [...]

Chris Benoit 1967 - 2007

A long time hero of mine passed this afternoon.

A few years ago, Chris came to Harper’s with some buddies and his family. I knew him from the WWE, and I got the chance to entertain him, for a change. Very nice, very gracious group.
Almost a year later I’m working a trade show in New Orleans. [...]

Give Peace a Chance?

My friends, we are faced today with what can only be described as an act of war.
As you music fans may know, this week Amnesty International released an album of John Lennon cover songs to benefit Darfur. Naturally Irish rockers U2 stepped up to the bat and recorded an excellent version of “Instant Karma”.
Then [...]

Map of the World

Watching the people on the street today she couldn’t help but smile
Watchin’ the town go walking by all shaded eyes and alibis
Strange how much pain you can hide away beneath a well-cut suit
This is the day she walks away
And the lights of the city pushin’ a good time
Asking her out tonight
But she’s saving her money [...]