In the wee hours of the morning on April 15th, the full moon will undergo a lunar eclipse that casts a red-orange glow over the moon. It seems ominous to have this “Blood Moon” on the same day as tax day here in the good old USA. I can think of no better way to... Continue Reading →
The Two Seasons: Winter and Road Construction
Where I come from, there are really just two seasons, Winter and Road Construction. The late winter and early spring bring potholes in the road. Big, mean, tire-killing potholes on every road you drive. “Holes” doesn’t even begin to describe these Volkswagen eating monsters. They are craters. Canyons really, deep enough to have archeologists carbon... Continue Reading →
No Bones About It!
Trombone players never get enough respect. That is sadly, an unfair and unjust fact of life. Among (male) musicians, trumpet players get the glory, saxophone and guitar players get the girls, and trombone players are the designated drivers. Take the Marsalis family as an example. Wynton Marsalis (trumpet) and Branford Marsalis (saxophone) have been fixtures... Continue Reading →