Playlist Friday: For lovers of similes and metaphors
I can’t promise to do this every Friday, so some Fridays will be more special than others. This Friday’s playlist was inspired by the lyrics of the Tom Waits song ”After You Die,” which are composed...
View ArticlePlaylist Friday: Describe your ideal woman
You: perfect, unattainable, batshit crazy. Me: in a band, lyrically gifted, aesthetically averse to vanilla. Did I imagine it, or did you also feel that might make a fun playlist? I have received...
View ArticlePlaylist Friday: Colouring songbook
Do try to colour outside the lines. “They’re Red Hot” – Hugh Laurie Did you know that Hugh Laurie released a blues album a couple of years ago? He often played piano and guitar on House, Fry &...
View ArticlePlaylist Friday: And now, for the weather
The outdoor art show season is upon us, so if I may address the weather gods for a moment: “You’ve pulled some interesting tricks this year. That hail-bordering-on-snow in May was a neat one. But let’s...
View ArticlePlaylist Friday: Drinking songs
It’s another Friday! This calls for a celebration. Cheers! “If You Don’t Start Drinkin’ (I’m Gonna Leave) ” – George Thorogood George Thorogood’s problem is that he’s got too many good drinking songs....
View ArticlePlaylist Friday: Creative professions
If you noticed a hiatus here on the blog – or anything else awry with the universe, for that matter – I have a very good explanation: artistic temperament. “Andy Warhol” – David Bowie At the David...
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