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There’s Still That Song

A broken angel sings from a guitar. Jerry played the sweetest, most hypnotic and soulful guitar I’ve ever heard. He had what Miles Davis called the “tone”. Many could be called his technical … Read more

10 Years Ago

on a cold dark night, … oh wait, that’s another song. But it was 10 years ago, and it was night time. I haven’t shared this story before, but now seems as good … Read more

All Aboard!

Perhaps it’s just a distraction, a way of keeping my mind off of more serious matters, but for whatever reason it’s come to pass that I’ve finally acted upon something that’s been on … Read more

Internal Torture Device

My brother Steven has an internal heart debrillator that he calls his internal torture device. On Sunday last, it saved his life. I took my inflatable kayak out of the truck and started … Read more

Mike’s Radio Debut

As part of my role as the publicity chair for Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Festival I’ll be appearing on a weekly radio broadcast in order to share information about the festival and other news about … Read more

31 Years and Going Strong

Sheryl and I were married 31 years ago today; I wonder how we did it given that the “Defense of Marriage” act just passed? I wonder if love and friendship and all that … Read more

Where Does the Time Go?

It’s hard to believe, but 25 years ago today I began working at 1501 Page Mill Rd. I started as an electronic repair technician for HP’s Stanford Park R & D lab and … Read more

The Mourning After

Random thoughts … Once selected; once elected. It’s not like ’64 or ’72 or even ’84, where the winner arguably had a clear mandate from the people. No one can blame Kerry for … Read more

Lindsborg House Update

Between work, packing and just sorting all the details related to buying a house in Lindsborg, I just haven’t had much time for posting. The last week has been very interesting, stressful, exciting … Read more