I’ve been working on several smallish paintings in my little basement studio. Some of these are paintings that have been in play down there for some time (in a couple cases, for years). I even took one painting I thought I had finished some time… Read More
I was looking at some older paintings in my little basement studio today and this one caught my eye. It’s a small oil painting called Forest of No Return that I made in 2006. The title Forest of No Return refers to a song from… Read More
This morning, Tuffy P was unhooked from the various tubes and wires and monitoring devices that have been attached to her since her surgery (to donate the right lobe of her liver to an anonymous recipient) last Wednesday. Now she’s taking any medications by mouth.… Read More
Just cause I’m feeling particularly Canadian today…this is Steve Earle covering Ian Tyson. My father used to sing this song to himself around the house when I was growing up. I don’t remember not knowing it. I think it’s part of my genetic code.
As most of you know, Tuffy P (AKA Sheila Gregory) donated the right lobe of her liver to an anonymous recipient on Wednesday. This morning she went for her first walk since the… Read More
Merle Travis…
To continue with the same theme, check out Pharis and Jason Romero playing Cumberland Gap. Here’s Spencer Moore singing it… Here’s a delightful version (with accordion) by the Felice Brothers. Nice. The Cumberland Gap is a pass through the Cumberland mountains between Virginia and Kentucky.
Just check out the Taylor and Stella Kimble. Who says I don’t listen to dance music!
27th Street 