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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Orb has been made the early 7-2 favorite for the Kentucky Derby, with undefeated Verrazano the second choice in a full field of 20 horses. Trained by Shug McGaughey, Orb drew the No. 16 post...

It’s a well known fact that I don’t like to cook.  Well, mostly, I’m afraid of cooking.  I have this fear of time management.  When do I start the side dish?  How long will the meat take?  You get the … Continue reading →

Friday night, and the clock's already ticking. Wolverhampton Civic Hall; black country, Midlands, home of Slade, but I'd never been there before, never had a reason to. Until April 12th 2013: Marillion's UK Weekend, first day of three. What better reas...

In May Day protests, parades, strikes and other demonstrations held in cities around the world, activists lashed out at political and business leaders they say have ignored workers' voices or enriched themselves at the expense of laborers. In some...

If your'e here looking for my gardening posts, most recent updates have been on Facebook, or are mingled-in here with the music and photos. I don't think that's right: there will be news about a change, very soon!

There is a universal rule of thumb at tweetups. No one tweets at them. Today I went to my first #STPTweetup. No, that’s not a Stone Temple Pilot Tweetup, but a SainT Paul tweetup. I love these types of gatherings. … Continue reading →

I think I'm going to need to take a break from the blog for a little while.  I've got a lot going on right now that is photography-related, and it's just keeping me from getting out with my camera.  I'm finishing up my 2014 Calendar (which is...

 Jason Newsted, (Metalica, Vovoid) and his new band, Newsted, performing early in their 2013 tour, at Sacramento's Ace of Spades, April 27th 2013.Always good to see someone return to what they love after a serious injury or other life-changing eve...

Have you ever noticed the smell of furniture from IKEA?  It’s there. Maybe it’s the scent of Swedish meatballs combined with particleboard that makes me want to buy build it yourself furniture.  Or maybe it’s genetic.  As I’ve previously stated,  … Continue reading →