“When it Happens to You,” Molly Ringwald’s “novel in stories,” is out in paperback.
I interviewed Molly for The Oregonian. We talked music, books, and the Bad Old Days.
Speaking of the Bad Old Days, in 2001 I interviewed Peter Buck for the Hartford Courant. We talked music, books, and the narrative of growing older.
In the picture on the left, I believe I was 30. I thought I was getting old.
Today, January 31, is the last day I greet people with “Happy New Year!” I am always enthused about starting a new year. I’m extra enthused this year. We sent out our New Year e-card Read more…
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. At least that’s how I feel today. This is the day to do what we should do every day: give thanks, acknowledge our blessings, live with gratitude. Marcus Aurelius begins Read more…
What’s “the best live rock album ever” according to music critic Nik Cohn at The New York Times? Hint: it features a 15-minute version of “My Generation.” Yes, “Live at Leeds.” The Who. There are Read more…