House of Horrors

House of Horrors

My interest in US politics lately has mostly been just waiting for the department of justice to indict someone–anyone–for their role in planning the 2020 coup attempt. I’m not sure what outcome it will bring, but I feel those indictments must come or the DOJ...
My Multi-Scale Future

My Multi-Scale Future

I’m a two bass guitar guy. One is definitely not enough, but three seems like maybe too much. So I try to cover as much ground as I can between the two I have. Bass number one is a standard scale passive four-string jazz bass. That’s my Sire Marcus Miller...
It Begins

It Begins

Remember back in July when I wrote that America will solve its gun violence problem when David Hogg is speaker of the House? I wasn’t kidding. And this is how it begins. Congratulations to Maxwell Frost, 25, and the people of central Florida who just elected him...
Genius Is Love

Genius Is Love

I once heard a very thought-provoking definition of genius. The idea is simple and to me quite compelling. I don’t imagine it’s a complete picture of what we consider genius, but I think it’s a very neglected component. The idea is, genius is love....
Drop A Few Clams, Learn A New Word

Drop A Few Clams, Learn A New Word

The other day I was watching a video clip of Geddy Lee and Alex LIfeson of Rush play one of their prog rock instrumentals, “YYZ,” with drummer Omar Hakim. The trio appeared on stage as part of a tribute concert honoring recently deceased Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor...