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Month: January 2007

  • Live Music: Randy Newman

    Randy Newman is not afraid. I take my seat among a crowd that has a preponderance of gray hair. People are talking about Newman’s soundtracks to Pixar movies like Toy Story and Monster’s Inc. I hear someone warn their companion, “He also does some weird songs. We might be for an interesting night.” Then Randy…

  • Book: Chronicles Vol. 1 / Bob Dylan

    My mom recommended this book as a way to learn something about my namesake. I’ve never been a hardcore Bob Dylan fan, never made a study of his songs, but I imagine some things in this book must come as a shock to those who have. Dylan definitely makes his musical development the center of…

  • Blinded by Wyoming

    The weather is gorgeous in Fort Collins, so we head north in high spirits to try a little skiing at Snowy Range. It is not to be. Many times I’ve seen the weather go to pot right at the Wyoming border. Today the border brings ground blizzards. In the bright sun it doesn’t seem too…

  • A Year On Howes Street

    In 2006 I stopped at random intervals on my bike commute to snap a picture of this view of Howes Street. It always seemed so different. Now that I’ve had a chance to compile them all and watch a slideshow, I’m surprised at the emotional impact of it. It’s like I can see the world…

  • Back on the trail

    I attempt to ride the bike in to work again today. It’s not bad! There are still big piles of snow everywhere, but most of the way has been plowed, including the Poudre bike trail. They didn’t plow my bike rack, though!

  • Happy New Year, Metaphorically Speaking

    This is one of the few times of year that reflection and introspection is culturally encouraged. That also makes it a cliché to share the results of the process! So it’s an ironic pleasure to publish one of my realizations for the year: that this blog is first and foremost a place for me to…