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On Losing a Pet
One afternoon in March, our beautiful cat Target went outside and never returned.
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Reversible Pairs
The math of reversible numbers, e.g., 123 and 321; 40012 and 21004, etc.
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Houston Rap, The Book
On the Walker/Beste book, "Houston Rap"
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Percival (Thelonious Ellison) Everett
Write like you talk. Play like you walk. On last night's reading at Brazos Bookstore.
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No Rhyme, No Reason: Farewell, George Duke
We all have our idols and today one of mine fell. George Duke, the veteran pianist, producer, and songwriter, passed away last night in Los Angeles at the age…
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Welcome to Suckville, A Week in Quarantine
Quality time spent with radioactive iodine.
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Kurstin, Kurstin
About "the guy" from The Bird and The Bee and his knack for writing hit songs for others.
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The bands OF Montreal
I love Montreal and you should too. My reasons and a playlist.
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Leonard(o) on the Move
A chunk of Limestone, Leonardo Da Vinci, Underwood typewriters, Latin, David Benioff, Sunsets.
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Kerala: Judaism, Communism
Mattanchery in Kochi’s western district is a popular tourist destination notable for its eclectic blend of historical sites and bazaars. One of its most famous neighborhoods is an area…
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RIP Derrick Lewis
I just received the horrible news that bassist Derrick Lewis, one of Houston’s finest musicians, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle this weekend. This is a senseless…
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“Celeste and Jesse Forever” Soundtrack
A well-crafted compilation soundtrack can energize a film. It can also provide a launchpad for new artists. Stina Nordenstam and The Cardigans both benefited enormously from their appearance on…
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Yacht Rock
On what made Yacht Rock tick. Also a transcription of Suddenly and why it's better than you think.
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Next Up: India
Well it’s official. I’m going to India. I leave at the end of August and stay for 12 days. The flight home will add another day, so with jet lag…
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Rain in India
Today it rains, so unlike the summer of 2011 with its blistering heat and lack of moisture. Wet earth will make this year’s heat easier to endure. I think.…
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Arctic
A soundscape that uses a Melodica and Arvo Part influences.
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25 Things, a meme reborn
During the year that I was on Facebook (2009), I participated in the viral survey called “25 Random Things About Me”. The idea behind it was simple: you list…
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Tiny Desk Concert: Marketa Irglova
We need more of this in the world — two unaffected artists straight-up making music, no gimmicks, no pizzazz. Marketa Irglova and the talented newcomer Aida Shahghasemi performed a…
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Dovekeepers Cover Photo
A little tidbit about the cover photo of Alice Hoffman’s The Dovekeepers. It’s a photograph by Joyce Tenneson, a photographer in NYC who shoots large-format polaroids on chocolate film. This…
