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not that there’s ever a good day for news like this, but this was a particularly bad day to stumble upon the news that mark linkous of sparklehorse fame checked himself out a few weeks ago. he was 47. you always think it should get easier … the only sparklehorse record i knew well was [...]

blues too blue for you. and me, too. strawberry fields. blue chucks with lightsaber this child … this poor child. big buck teeth. fat cheeks. dumb expression. to top it off, his lips, teeth, and gums were stained very, very, blue. look good together, no? not a military man.

sweet heaven above, there is a god … this has been the worst managed, most laughable excuse for a professional sports franchise – of any of the four major sports – in the last fifteen years, which would be the exact amount of time that i’ve been a fan. 1. ellison, buy the team. 2. [...]

spoon is right up there, kids. they give it and take it away and give it a bit more and take it back and then give it some more and … you know the drill. black and white and black. on and off and on. ‘very aware of their craft,’ as shippy put it. they [...]

the magnolia cafe in st. francisville loves flatbed honeymoon, and we return that sentiment back ten fold. they even signed us up for two more gigs in the coming months. nice folks, nice food, cute girls. and everyone but me tried out the sleeping quarters this time and they were incredible. jordan and rebecca and [...]

we got press, ya’ll … Daily Reveille – English instructor, students combine poetry and rock.

the stooges are finally in the rock and roll hall of fame. not that they give a shit, prolly. anyway, here’s the black crowes and gem and noel from oasis doing ‘down on the street’ at radio city music hall in june of 2001. i was at this show. brotherly love tour. new york city. [...]

maybe it’s about right about time time for us to find those sparks that shine right through ya light in all on fire and sing, ‘hallelujah!’ well, i finally pulled the trigger. yesterday was a beautiful, sunny southern day. felt light and full of love. felt like a day to buy a new guitar. so [...]

these two don’t like to touch … physical therapy is saving my ass (and my neck) … japanese magnolias make for a better week … the abita mystery house (formerly the uc museum) makes you feel like living more colorfully and sincerely … that’s a ufo crashing into a trailer, kids. my first computer … [...]