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I'm beginning to think this is all just a Kobayashi Maru.
See I Got Back Up
Misty Lindsey
February 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The most pathetic person in the world is someone with sight but refuses to see.

Inspired by Helen Keller and her famous quote on vision.
February 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
When William Ernest Henley was 16 his left leg was amputated due to tuberculosis... even as he fought successfully to save his right leg.

Several years later, in 1875, he wrote Invictus (Latin for unconquered).

"Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed."

- Invictus
January 29, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Bloodied but unbowed.

In 2020 Minneapolis protested the murder of George Floyd and were met with rubber bullets and tear gas.

Now protesters are simply executed.

We stand with Minneapolis... still and forever unbowed.

Invictus.

youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
January 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Probably not too smart of me, considering Another Green World is generally considered his best album, but Before and After Science is probably the album I've played the most.

A truly brilliant pick.
January 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The Young Native
Julien Jaca

"When a fox walks lame the old rabbit jumps"
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Long time fan of you and Vivian.

Hope your day is great.

❤️
January 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM
It Was Just an Accident is a film inspired by Jafar Panahi’s time in prison for speaking out against the Iranian government.

“I sensed that I had to do something about the people who were still inside.”

Should Panaji return to Iran he will face another year in prison.

#JafarPanahi
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Who are your top 10 all time favourite vocalists? Real quick off the top of my head…

(Off the top of my head as well... so... I am undoubtedly missing someone I think is amazing and unique.)

Mark E. Smith
Bob Dylan
Neil Young
Nico
Rob Halford
Tom Waits
Björk
Geddy Lee
Joni Mitchell
Grace Slick

January 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Bob Weir

🎈
January 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Truth.

Now we are all Navalny... and Renee Nicole Good for that matter.
January 11, 2026 at 11:56 PM


Thanks, Ann.
It was quite special.

Lately I've been loving this one:
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
“I do not weep at the world I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.”

Zora Neale Hurston
How It Feels to be Colored Me
1928
January 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Your comments are inspiring.

I join you in the desire to practice more... and learn more... I should do that.

(On a related subject, I recall discussing my dissatisfaction with my Big Muff. You recommended a Hoof, which I did get and like... turns out my Big Muff just needed a repair.)
January 5, 2026 at 1:08 PM
January 2, 2026 at 10:10 PM
"Applause, applause, life is our cause"

Have a very Joni Christmas.

youtu.be/r6NZ_2TuLf8?...
December 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Awesome.

Thank you so much.

Mine is named Auggie.
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What does it mean to tell the truth in an authoritarian society?

Image: Alberto Alicata
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
S.E. Hinton
The Outsiders

"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from
the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things
on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home..."

(Written at age 16 while she was still in high school... and my sister's favorite book.)

#HowBooksBegin
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I was able to meet The Ramones and X a couple of times and got a few things signed as well.

Thought I'd share in case you'd be interested.

If I recall correctly I have 4 picture sleeve singles signed by the Ramones including the Rock 'N' Roll High School record pictured here.

Take care, friend.
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Jimmy Cliff

🎈
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Totally.

It's the best adaption ever... or at least since Andy Warhol's Frankenstein... in 3D!

The Karloff films not withstanding.

(Thanks, John. Love what you do.)
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
David Schmitt
She Is A Very Powerful Dreamer
December 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Train Dreams
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.

Gong
The Fall
Suzi Quatro
Motorhead
Nico
December 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM