Bookstores remind me a lot of record stores. Customers go to both places with an idea of what they want but they are also there to browse. …
Music
Dolly Parton: Woman Of The People
Since Dolly Parton’s death on August 25, I’ve read a myriad of articles in multiple publications about her life, philanthropy, legacy, and …
The Left and the Lucky
Apparently, I read Willy Vlautin books in September. Last year, I read The Horse – a beautifully written, albeit sad, tale about talented …
If These Walls Could Rock
When I saw an ad for the If These Walls Could Rock trailer, I was interested because it featured Sheryl Crow, Dave Grohl, Lzzy Hale, Bruce …
Don’t Call It Art
My favorite pop culture writer of 5x5 books that list “10 ways” or “10 things” published a fourth book! Similar to Austin Kleon’s initial …
Cassidy Daniels + Brothers Osborne
In 2022, after appearing on Yellowstone, Lainey Wilson became a country music star. It didn’t happen overnight – nothing good ever does no …
You & Me and You & Me and You & Me
Time travel stories don’t always work but when they do, they can be really fun. I especially like it when music is involved and the OG time …
“Michael” Movie Review
Michael Jackson. Arguably one of the most famous people in the world. How can one possibly write about him without thinking about the …
Song Sung Blue
*SPOILERS* I’m not a Neil Diamond fan – let’s be clear on that. Not a fan at all. But I think Hugh Jackman is great and I usually like …









