Everything Everywhere… All At Once (as sung by the great Whitney Houston) Okay, that’s just me being clever. Here’s David Bowie being wise: “We live within this manifested idea of what should be form, and what we try and keep out of our existence is chaos, which is a very real part of our lives, and…
I had the opportunity to answer a few questions from Kirkus Reviews. It’s right here, just beyond this handy link! Not to mention their review of Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love. Check THAT at THIS handy link! …and go to “Books” to support independent bookstores and getcherself a copy. yers and cœurs, Shepherd Siegel Photo:…
All he wanted was to leave his life as a pro basketball player the same way he entered life. “After my last game . . . I’ll walk off the court and take off one piece of clothing with every step,” Rodman said. “Then I’ll be at about midcourt, and I’ll walk the rest of…
Good Golly Miss Molly! Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love has been selected by Foreword Reviews as a Finalist for an INDIES Book of the Year Award [popular culture, nonfiction] Did I miss you last time around? Do you miss me? Don’t answer that, just don’t miss me at Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe,…
In the first half of the 20th century, something wonderful happened in America. Out of vaudeville and music hall theaters, jazz and folk, and the native songs of Stephen Foster, there arose an amazing outpouring of great songwriting. Popular songs, Broadway show tunes, jazz standards, and eventually songs from movies. Some were all four. Some…
I’m Doin’ Fine, on Cloud Nine! I’m excited to be back in touch with you after some respite, some time as a guest on various podcasts, and a life-affirming sojourn in Cuba (and oh yeah, the annual holidaze). What better time to reach out and connect. I’m on Cloud Nine! 21st Century Cloud Nine (Beach…