The Volatility of Collecting Things
THE VOLATILITY OF COLLECTING THINGS
AN UNCONVENTIONAL CONVENTION — EDITION 216
Bill Fayne, R.I.P.
“Bill Fayne was the musical maestro of giving. He took every gig he could get, paying or free, just to spread his sweet gospel of sound.”
Read MoreClassic Concert Reviews: The Police (Synchronicity Tour), Reunion Arena, Dallas, 1983
“Synchronicity is the sound of a band coming together, while dissolving apart.”
Read MoreMy Sony Story
MY SONY STORY: 37 YEARS….AND STILL KEEPS PERFECT TIME
Many of us complain about inferior products and getting ripped off. Here’s the opposite perspective. I believe in giving praise when it’s due. The story:
Read MoreFinding Inspiration in the Strangest Places
FINDING INSPIRATION IN STRANGE PLACES
RE-TELLING THE FAMOUS ADAM SANDLER STORY
Some mysteries may never be solved. Like, what’s the origin of the universe? Is there an afterlife? How in the hell did Adam Sandler become one of the most successful actors in Hollywood?
Philosophers will ponder these questions indefinitely.
Read MoreIf You Could Permanently Block Someone (or Something), What Would It Be?
Question: If it were possible to do so, what PERSON, NEWS STORY, HOT TOPIC, or THING would you block indefinitely?
Read MorePlay Ball! (Wrigley Field Turns 109)
Baseball season is only a few days away, and I’m actually excited to follow along.
I might even make a few bets. Okay, more than a few bets.
Read MoreWine Review: Paul Nicolle Chablis “Les Fourneaux” (France)
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHABLIS AND CHARDONNAY?
WINE REVIEW: PAUL NICOLLE CHABLIS PREMIER CRU “LES FOURNEAUX” (BURGUNDY-FRANCE)
Time to (hopefully) clear up some confusion.
Read MoreDo We Really Want the Oakland A’s in Las Vegas?
DO WE REALLY WANT THE OAKLAND A’S?
Las Vegas baseball fans might get stuck with ownership that only cares about profits instead of winning.
My short take is this:
Read MoreTasting John Malkovich: Wine Review — Les Quelles de la Coste, a.k.a. LQLC (France)
Tasting John Malkovich
Wine Review: Les Quelles de la Coste, a.k.a. LQLC (France)
When I launched this “12 bottles in 12 Days” writing (and drinking) project, I had no idea of the journey in store, nor the surprises ahead.
Read MoreMy Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
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