Slumlord Millionaire Is a Mumbai Sonic Explosion
Going to tonight’s movie was like driving through the FastLane on the Pike. We walked past a long line of people waiting to buy tickets, since we had bought ours ahead online. We just scanned a barcode and out popped the tickets–no waiting. The movie was a breathtaking sonic explosion […]
It Seemed Like Such a Good Idea….
It sounded like such a good idea: develop a print magazine using reader-contributed stories and photos. And let the readers vote on which articles would make it into print. Sort of like Digg, but wow, in print. But you need more than a good idea to stay in business in […]
In a Recession, It’s Nice To Be Good at Something
Today at the cafe, a Christmas song came on the sound system….I felt self conscious like I should stop playing those tunes from the expired holiday, and face the fact that we are now in January, a month I’ve dreaded since I first became an adult. There is something bleak […]
Fred Knittle, Singer, Father and Friend to Many
Last night we watched the Young @ Heart Chorus movie, and among the best parts was that of Fred Knittle, singing Coldplay’s ‘Fix you’ to the full house at the Academy. Very poignant. Bill Knittle’s dad, Fred Knittle, died today. Fred had a great role with lots of facetime in […]
A Story That Won’t Please Iran’s Mullah Leaders
I was pleased with the Advocate article I wrote about the lives of Young Iranians in this week’s issue, especially that they were able to include four photos.I was moved by the comment that came from a reader in Iran named Parin, who said… I want to see my relatives,that […]
Bummer News for Pen Salesmen
Here’s a few of the things I found out last night reading the New York Times. Bicycle sales have slumped from their huge increase over the summer. Even though the gas prices of over $4 a gallon made many people bring in old bikes to fix up, and buy new […]
In 2009, He Left the Wine Glow Behind
It’s a new year and I am coming into it with a totally different way of looking at life. That’s because just a few days back I was told that I couldn’t have any alcohol for six weeks. And that after that, it was likely I’d have to curtail my […]
Proud Grandpa and His Grandkids
Little Sofie is just six days old, and as you can see, just bigger than one hand. What a joy to have such a tiny bundle of life living at our house. Nathan has been an excited big brother, and everyone is so happy to have the new addition.