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The Book I Read: “Zero Gravity” by Woody Allen
Zero Gravity is a collection of nineteen short humorous pieces, some previously published in the New Yorker and some specific to this book. As with his other collections of writings, there are plenty of funny moments as well as an insight here and there too. He is a gifted writer. Sometimes he can almost seem too clever for his own good. Almost. I very much enjoyed these stories, perhaps some more than others, but none were a waste of time. As with his films, all have something to offer and many are excellent.
From the Amazon review:
“Whether he’s writing about horses that paint, cars that think, the sex lives of celebrities, or how General Tso’s Chicken got its name, he is always totally original, broad yet sophisticated, acutely observant, and most important, relentlessly funny.”
If you liked his earlier books, you will like this one. If you have never read any of his books, get on it! He’s a funny, clever, and witty writer, not like anyone else. And then go see his movies when you take a break from reading!
Pictures From The 2023 Seattle And Bumbershoot Trip
Hello again, family, friends, and everyone else. The pictures from our 2023 trip to Seattle and the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival are now online! We had a great time and so did our friends. Take a look at the pictures.
If you are thinking of going in 2024, let me know!
If you have any questions, just ask. And leave a comment if you want….
The 2023 Seattle And Bumbershoot Trip
This is our annual trip to Seattle for the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. We’ve gone every year from 2001-2019 and now again in 2023. Thanks, Covid, for the canceled years. Also going this year, on various days, our friends Karl and Betty, Larry and Robin, Cal and Laura, and Margaret from Portland.
I’ll post some pictures soon, but first, here’s what we did on our trip.
Tuesday August 29th
Neil Young Solo At The Rady Shell In San Diego
July 11, 2023. Neil did a small tour of the left coast, promising to play a lot of rare and deep tracks, with few hits. Yes, he did Like A Hurricane but it was on the pump organ. Yes, there was Heart Of Gold but it was solo. There was a touch of Buffalo Springfield too. And yes, Four Strong Winds was folky as usual, but most of the rest of the set was more obscure.
Here’s the set list:
Our 30 Latest Music Items
Here is the latest music update. Some were new, some were used, most were cheap, a couple might Have been free. Do you love any of these? Hate any of them? Or are you just confused?
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Pictures From The 2023 Cruel World Festival
Hello again. The pictures from the 2023 Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, CA are now online! It was big fun! We saw Berlin, The Vapors, ABC, Gang of Four, Gary Numan, Squeeze, Billy Idol, Iggy Pop, and Siouxsie. Take a look at the pictures!
If you are thinking of going in 2024, let me know!
If you have any questions, just ask. And leave a comment if you want….
2023 Cruel World Festival photos
Pictures From The 2023 Beachlife Festival
Hello again. The pictures from the 2023 Beachlife Festival in Redondo Beach, CA are now online! We had a great time. Take a look at the pictures!
If you are thinking of going in 2024, let me know!
If you have any questions, just ask. And leave a comment if you want….
2023 Beachlife Festival photos
The Book I Read: From A Buick 8 By Stephen King
Having read many of Mr. King’s books, I have learned that some are really good and some are just pretty good. This one falls into the latter category. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad, but it has a number of sections where nothing really happens. OK, maybe a little character development but not enough to balance the lack of suspense that it creates.
In his best books you are always wondering what is going to happen next. But here, you are wondering when is something going to happen. I will say that it does pick up as it gets later in the book. But he can sometimes take forever to get to the story (yeah, I’m looking at you, The Stand). I liked this book, but at close to 500 pages there should have probably been more plot and more action.
Pictures From The 2022 Wonderfront Festival
Hello again, family, friends, and everyone else. The pictures from the 2022 Wonderfront Festival in San Diego are now online! We had a great time. Take a look at the pictures.
If you are thinking of going in 2023, let me know!
If you have any questions, just ask. And leave a comment if you want….
What we did at the Wonderfront Festival
The 2023 Las Vegas Trip
We took a six-day five-night trip to Las Vegas. Here’s what we did, at least most of it.
Monday 3/27
We drove to Vegas. On the way, we saw the world’s tallest thermometer and a general store with over a thousand types of soda. That was in Baker. Once in Vegas, we checked in at the Wyndham Grand Desert. We unpacked and chilled a bit, then had a great dinner at Modern Vegan. Afterwards we went to the Tropicana Casino to check out the place and whether it was a good parking option for the show tomorrow night. [continued]
Our 26 Latest Music Items
Here is the latest music update. Some were new, some were used, most were cheap, a couple might Have been free. Do you love any of these? Hate any of them? Or are you just confused?
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The Book I Read: “Then Again” By Diane Keaton
Millions of people fell in love with Diane Keaton when they watched the iconic film “Annie Hall”. I was one of them. Of course, there was much more to Woody Allen’s award-winning film than just Diane, but she really did steal the show. She also acted in The Godfather films, as well as many more films. This book is sort of her memoir, at least in part it is. We do learn about her life and what she is like, told in her own (writing) voice. [continued]
The 2022 Wonderfront San Diego Trip
We stayed a few nights in nearby San Diego so we could attend the Wonderfront Music Festival. Since we had moved down south, it was close and relatively easy. It’s a three day music festival, held right on the San Diego waterfront with multiple (eight) stages and attractions. This was our first time attending (and only the second time it has been held), but we will most likely be going again in 2023. Anyway, there’s what we did there in 2022.
Thursday November 17th
