Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Pray the Flooding Stops
LET US PRAY the flooding stops. I am mentally worn out. Listening to the great Dizzy to get more energy.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Brubeck the Genius
DAVE BRUBECK was such a terrific man of jazz. His 'Take Five; was so vivid....indeed, magnificent.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Georges Braque
THE FAUVIST ('WILD BEAST') AND CUBIST Georges Braque enchants with his flourishing vibrancy of shimmering modernism. It remains profound indeed the work of the Parisian Braque. He along with Pablo Picasso came up with some overwhelming dramatic art between roughly 1908 and 1912. Picasso soared on past his decorative "blue period" into the robust, Rabelaisian mode of virile cubism Georges Braque was allegedly a bit more quiet than Picasso and yet his potent artistic contribution to historic modernism in art seems even now so very legendary. Like the authoritarian jazz of John Coltrane, Braque sends a message of sinuous and resilient art modes and injects them into our rather Joycean streams of 21st Century consciousness.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Joan Miro
VIVID AND BRASH...that is the emotional, strong art of the Catalan artist, Joan Miro. This man of Spain (the Catalan region) was a fine persona indeed from the grand city of Barcelona. Love his incredible art.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Being Alive
THE GREATNESS of being alive is startling and yet marvelous. When we visit the mountains of a far country and when we go on the gorgeous seas in strong boats then it is like the superior cultural delight of Beethoven's music coming vividly so deep into our souls. Living proves a joy so many times in one's life.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Veterans Day 2015 Ideas
AGAIN, it is Veterans Day. This is the 2015 event. I feel it is very hard to put into words this meaning of being a veteran. Unless you have been there in a far country it is hard to explain the dynamics of the situation. I am a veteran, but I was not in combat. When I was in service I was in Okinawa, Japan. But many of my best friends were in Nam. Some of them had brutal times. It is difficult to get the pseudo-intellectuals to grasp some of the bizarre aspects of the experiences of veterans. The Americans who have been in the tough times of the Middle East had just as many harsh deals to undergo as those souls who dealt with Vietnam, Korea and WWII. Let us listen to all our men and women of the U.S. Military. Let us learn from the warriors who are here with us even now.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Metro Atlanta So Different Now
THE ATLANTA AREA has changed so much. It hums as a pluralistic, powerful society now. A few decades ago it was so lean and odd. It was the apotheosis of Mencken's 'Sahara of the Bozart' in many ways. I remember the first time I saw a Datsun vehicle on these streets. Yet, now it has folks from so many different cultures that it is a "melting pot" as the arcane pundits say. It is a much more interesting subculture of the U.S. this big thing called Atlanta. However in many ways the rugged old culture blood veins are still there. This is the literary land of Caldwell and Mitchell and to some degree a little bit of the noted Alabaman, Harper Lee, also. It appears difficult to understand this essence defined as Atlanta. But perhaps it is best to simply not think too much....just let Atlanta be itself.
I Understand Thoreau Now....Another Short Story By Me
THOREAU AND PHILOSOPHY OF NATURE: The crusty old man with pain in his tortured legs stared out the bus window at the beautiful Italian countryside. He found himself drowning in memories. The writer, Henry David Thoreau, had always been a baffling mystery to him. But now seeing the looping, sleek beauty of the high mountains of Italy he felt more truthful realizations about life than he had in a long time. He heard the rapid fire Italian voice of the female tour guide and he knew he was being blessed. It was like listening to the jovial strains of Puccini. Thoreau and Nature now made sense. He felt wild happiness running through his bloodstream.
Short Story I Wrote....Title Is 'Innocence'
NERVOUS AND SO INNOCENT, the young man walked into the tiny music cafe with plenty of moronic inabilities cascading inside of him. He did not realize the fine attributes he had like his patrician good looks. He was submerged in all the blatant rejection crap that had been foisted on to him for a long time. He had been rejected so many times. His social skills had been crushed horribly. He read books because the damn reading was all he had. There in the cafe over on the far left there was an odd, melancholy looking girl...He stared like the absurd idiot he felt he was. He got up guts and walked toward her. The brittle female saw the mark that was him coming. She readied her scam routine. Gonna get him, good. In moments he was done for again. After three months it was over and the curse of heinous rejection had smashed him again. He felt like Barnes in 'Sun Also Rises.'
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
More of My Thoughts on Europe
ITALY WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. We had a joyous bus ride climbing higher and higher in The Italian Mountains. The people of Italy build their houses on the so very high mountains and it takes your breath away..The magical wonders of nature come blazingly to life as the travelers ease through the Italian countryside. Also, another vigorous and sensational experience that became a powerhouse part of us was our wild and fun boat ride on the strong waters of The Mediterranean Sea. The boat men were such super seamen. Like all the charming men and women of the superb country of Italy they were so friendly and warm to us the visitors. I feel that the Italians and their kind words and deeds helped my wife and I to enjoy even more of the terrific dramatic emotionalism that is modern Italy. Yes, Italy has so many positive vibes. This world of Dante Alighieri and friends is so creatively stimulating and a super totally strong life experience.
A Very Meaningful Trip to Europe
WE ARE BACK from Europe. It was a terrific trip, indeed. We visited the deliciously fascinating countries of Spain, France and Italy. In Spain we saw the ancient city of Barcelona. This place in Catalonia proves charming in so many ways. The people have such a sophisticated flair and the sights and sounds mesmerize us so much. The Catholic culture is rich and unique in Barcelona. When we got into France we especially loved the superb city of Nice on the French Riviera. It had views that really take your breath away. In Italy, we found the old city of Rapallo on the Italian Riviera so charming. The shops were delightful and the panoramic view of The Mediterranean was tremendous. Perhaps the crowning moments of our sojourn took place in Florence Italy. The Italians call Florence..."Firenze." This is a fantastic genius of a city. We delighted tremendously in the incredible artistic creativity that is Florence. And the cuisine was genius personified. I feel and my wife feels that our lives have been changed dramatically by those October days in the mighty world of Europe. Because of Europe, life certainly is now a marvelous joy.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Saturday, October 31, 2015
The Italians
I LOVED ITALY when I visited there, recently. The Italians are truly so very kind and so intellectual and so passionate. The land of Dante and Fellini proved massively invigorating for me. Indeed, the memories of the beautiful Italian Mountains and the Gorgeous Cities (Especially Florence) will stay with me forever.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Fantastic European Adventures
WE HAD A FANTASTIC trip to Europe. We saw first-hand the beautiful countries of Spain, France and Italy. Indeed, we delighted in a joyful, vivid boat trip on the merry Mediterranean. Loved the gorgeous historic sights in Dante's Florence, also. Feeling energized and just loved the friendly, kind European people.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Pope in America and His Impact
WONDERFUL WEEK! The visit of Pope Francis to our United States has been truly marvelous. These special September days have been great for our American culture. I believe the best things are the beautiful concepts of Forgiveness and Love that The Pope has brought all of us.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Reminder.....JapanFest Is Saturday and Sunday
BIG FUN times will be happening Saturday and Sunday at the 2015 JapanFest, Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Learn about Japan...JapanFest Happens 9-19 and 9-20
JAPANFEST 2015 is coming again on Saturday, 9-19 and Sunday, 9-20. This is a super opportunity to re-discover Japan. The event (at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth) will feature so many examples of the remarkably unusual aspects of Japanese culture and also fine performances and delicious foods from many Atlanta area restaurants. Also, there will be a large number of booths with vendors offering unique goods for everyone. This two-day event will be so much fun for all ages. Come to JAPANFEST 2015 on 9-19 and 9-20 and have a truly marvelous time.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Monday, September 7, 2015
Norman Mailer and 'The Deer Park'
PROVOCATIVE....That is the idea of the turgid and menacing Norman Mailer book, 'The Deer Park.' This Mailer tome careens along telling us the slimey aspects of Hollywood-style life in the 1950s. Mailer's depiction of the somewhat sordid life in a rather extreme desert community is so engaging. Mailer's emotionalism is profound and seduces us,bringing us into his coterie of satisfied readers. I have been a fan of the works of Norman Mailer for a long time. I am a veteran of modernist reading...witness my venerable face.
James M. Cain
JAMES M. CAIN knocks us readers down. His books like 'Postman Always Rings Twice' and 'Double Indemnity' are really hard-boiled and tough-guy in tone. His Latino influences are shrewd. This guy from Maryland is an incredible wordsmith as the intellectuals say.
I feel there is a reverberating tone of somewhat Asian realism in the fiery prose works of men like Cain. His works remind one of latter-day Asian film men like Takashi Kitano. James Cain develops fascinating female characterizations. His works exemplify the rugged life, beautifully.
Like Hammett and Chandler, Cain has a stream of consciousness that is intellectually mature and literally smoking with gigantic amounts of visceral passion.
I feel there is a reverberating tone of somewhat Asian realism in the fiery prose works of men like Cain. His works remind one of latter-day Asian film men like Takashi Kitano. James Cain develops fascinating female characterizations. His works exemplify the rugged life, beautifully.
Jasper Johns and his Poignant Art
VIVID ART using regular material amounts to the essence of the art of Jasper Johns.The man took rather common regular items like cans and voila turned his paintings into vital and thought imaginative things. The Postmodernism of Johns overwhelms with its depiction of the wild dimensions of modern lives. Like Marcel Duchamp he compels us to think heavily.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
JapanFest Coming Again 9-19 and 9-20
JAPANFEST 2015 is coming once again to the Gwinnett Center at 6400 SugarLoaf Parkway, Duluth Ga. This truly marvelous event will be from 10 to 6 p.m. on Saturday September 19 and from 10 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 20. The Fest will feature a large number of exciting exhibits and happenings celebrating the unique cultural aspects of Japan. The dance and music performances will be great and also there will be many great things designed for lots of fun for the whole family. Also many, many booths will be there showcasing beautiful items from the many communities of Japan. Come and enjoy the delights of the new 2015 JapanFest at 6400 Sugarloaf Oarkway, Duluth.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Barry Lyndon
AMUSING times. Watched the rather quaint time period...Brit and Irish- flavored Barry Lyndon...jewel film last evening. It had plenty of engaging zest.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Orson Welles
FILMS OF ORSON WELLES are totally marvelous. This is especially true of the powerful ones, 'The Third Man' and 'Touch of Evil.'
Monday, August 31, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
The Stock Crisis
PRAY HARD FOR OUR ECONOMY!...Let us get on our knees and pray our leaders can develop meaningful plans to ease the horror of the current stock insanity. All of us need a tremendous amount of help. Bring us Truly Great Leadership!...We need it RIGHT NOW!
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Fantastic Birthday
WOW...Birthdays are incredibly great in our culture. Today, August 21 is my birthday and it's been marvelous. The kindness of others is a fabulous thing.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Americanistic Oddities, In Other Words...CULTURE
GREETINGS: Ironic and rather insane, weird cultural tidbits are poppin' now in so-called American culture. It is tricky for humans who enjoy thinking. So many variables make little sense, in politics, the arts and business. The quality of life is berserk. One ingests all this and it is like reading too much Kafka. Perhaps the best modal concept is sly and quite modern hedonism. We need more Elmore Leonard and Charles Bukowski in our shook-up quite provincial lives.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
'Earth Stood Still'
WILY SLICK. That's the amusing film, 'The Day The Earth Stood Still.' I found this rather devilish film nice and bizarre when I watched it on TCM last night. M. Rennie did fine work in this crusty, old classic.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
R. Chandler...clever man
RAYMOND CHANDLER is a sly, strong writer. His prose is sinewy tough guy. His novel, entitled 'Playback' is especially engaging.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Friday, August 7, 2015
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Memories About My Close Friend, Frank Hyland of The Atlanta Journal
FRANK HYLAND was a fantastic man of The Atlanta Journal. I first got to know Frank when I started working with him in 1970. Also, he and I and several others worked what they called the Saturday Night College Football business from about 1973 to 1977. The totally amazing thing about the great Mr. Hyland was the fact that no matter how tough things got with newspaper pressures he was unflappable. He could just keep on going and going with his incredible editing and writing skills. Frank Hyland was a genius of a copy desk boss (we called these folks slot men). The fascinating thing about Mr. Hyland was the guy could get along so beautifully with all kinds of people. He had tremendous news understanding. And as a writer Hyland was sensational. When the grotesque day of 9-11 came along Frank Hyland was asked to write the main story for the front of The Atlanta Journal. He did a beautiful journalistic writing job on the 9-11 story. Another marvelous aspect of Mr. Hyland was his ability to talk on any subject. I especially loved his tales of enjoying the jazz music in the super clubs of merry old San Francisco. I will never forget the powerful Irish soul of the great Atlanta Journal Man, Mr. Frank Hyland.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Bored
BORED HUMAN...Am trying intensely not to be cynical. But it is difficult. There is so much verbal crud...I abhor the alleged poetry of oddnniks like Robert Frost...I like the bizarre words of rascals like Charles Bukowski and Henry Miller better...It is hard to get energized when one is engulfed by moronic simpletons running hither and yon as old J. Austen might have said.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Monday, July 20, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Truman Capote....The Sleek Innovator
BREAKTHROUGH WRITING...That is the provocative essence of the words of Truman Capote. His style is thick with multi-levels of the mosaic known as cleverness. It was a wild ride for Capote. His 'Other Voices, Other Rooms' published when he was in his early twenties and then later on his merry and yet not turgid work like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' amounted to engaging building blocks in a masterful man of modernist writing. Also, his passionate development of what he defined as the "nonfiction novel" was so poignant and delightfully overwhelming with all the superior acclaim the work did receive. The sharp and almost gargantuan tones of Capote's achievements indicate a decadent but yet so brilliant mind.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Importance of Really Good Health
I KNOW GOOD HEALTH IS SO IMPORTANT. Our culture needs to put more emphasis on getting great health. Wow, we need the energetic, robust feeling....everyone. Be strong. Dance!.....Enjoy!
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Saturday, July 4, 2015
July 4th 2015
A BIG HAPPY JULY 4th To ALL! This is an Exciting. Fantastic, Great Day in Our Culture.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
John Updike, The Super Prose Stylist
INDEED, MR. JOHN UPDIKE is a fine, heroic man with words. His 'Rabbit Run' is a magnificent work. It is fiery with articulate dissections of modern, urban society.
Selena Gomez
FUN MUSIC proves delightful. The wild energy of stylish performances by the clever singer Selena Gomez is such a terrific splash of greatness in our world. Enjoy the creative, explosive vision of Ms. Gomez.
Ready For The 4th
CULTURE IN THE U.S. is exciting. So many cultural variables occur all the time. One of the best happens to be the July 4th celebrations. I am so exuberantly ready for the July 4 thing this time. Listening to J.P. Sousa march music helps me ready myself. All of Us Find the 7-4 fun a terrific joy in this merry country.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Cat Scan Thoughts
PEOPLE WHO GIVE CAT SCANS provide us much grand information. I believe medical workers doing Cat Scans reassure us all. It is delightful we live in a country with fine medical technicians.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Saturday, June 20, 2015
My Daddy
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to my Daddy in heaven. My Daddy passed in January 2007. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. My Daddy personified powerful true greatness in every way.
Happy Father's Day 2015!
A BIG HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the Daddies out there. It is a lot of work assuming the role of the father. It is often difficult nowadays because the role of the father has changed a lot in the last few decades. There is so much responsibility now in the daily lives of all fathers. But also now there is a passionate and overwhelming joy in seeing your offspring mature into great, vivid human beings. God Bless All the Fathers in this magnificent year of 2015!
Friday, June 19, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Big VCR Film Fun
VCR INTEREST REAWAKENED......I recently dove into my old VCR video tapes and had lots of fun....Especially enjoyed the elegant and suave French film, 'Last Year at Marienbad' and the wild and vivid Clint Eastwood saga, 'Tightrope.'
Monday, June 8, 2015
Love Miles Davis Jazz
JAZZ GENIUS Miles Davis is so profound, Listening to his 'Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet' is a fantastic and powerhouse joy!
History Represents A Meaningful Intellectual Experience
INTENSE THINKING on International History and American history truly indicates a remarkable journey for the brains of all of us. When I read Bill Shirer on the Third Reich, Rick Atkinson on WWII and even Mr. Keith W. Nolan on The Battle For Saigon and Tet 1968 then I get so many fresh and vibrant insights into comprehending modern adult life. When I was a University of Georgia student I had remarkable History professors like Kenneth Coleman ( American History) and Willard Range (International Relations). These men ignited a tremendous intellectual spark in my brain and soon I wanted to learn more and more about the true meaning of many classic and contemporary historic events. When we men and women assimilate the cultural aspects of many different countries and their proverbial ups and downs vibes then we find ourselves becoming more and more brain-invigorated by all this vivid structure of unusual intellectual delights. Let us make sure all of our family and friends get deep into the study of amazing Historic things and we will all gain for ourselves terrifically enlightened lives. Then we can enjoy classical, jazz, blues and film experiences even more and we will have new-found energetic happiness.
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Friday, May 29, 2015
Earl Hines | "Basin Street Blues" (1/2) complete concert | live 1966 [HQ]
Earl Hines | "Basin Street Blues" (1/2) complete concert | live 1966 [HQ]
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Phone Stuff
TRYING TO GET a live person on the phone is somewhat difficult in our culture. You try and try to get a person to talk with and you continually get..."At the tone, Leave a message.' It is rather perturbing. I wonder what guys like Tolstoy and Raymond Chandler would think of this cultural oddity.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Friends Are Great Human Beings
FRIENDS ARE WONDERFUL. Now that I am shall we say a wee bit more mature I realize more and more the value of having great friends. It is marvelous to have souls who will back you up.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
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COOLING OFF WITH WEST COAST JAZZ is loads of fun. The temp is wildly hot now and so I listened to Art Pepper jazz, grand West Coast stuff....
