Archive for June 2009

Thinking About Iran

In 2009, no iron fist is strong enough to shut off the world from bearing witness to the peaceful pursuit of justice… Barack Obama …the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice. MLK

Happy Solstice!

It’s now summer, today being ‘midsummer,’ the dividing point between Spring and Summer. Due to all the rain, some fire was desperately needed in our household, so, since we lack a fireplace, scones were made. Now things seems a little less damp. Over hill, over dale, Through bush, through briar, Over park, over pale, Thorough [...]

Damage

Like a favorite book, this exquisite album by Robert Fripp and David Sylvian surfaces every couple of years for me, to be enjoyed anew. It is, in many ways, the perfect blend of musical elements for my personal tastes: great grooves interesting harmonic texture – use of dissonance/consonance creative, unique guitar playing (and Stick!) live [...]