Two nights…two concerts…two completely different experiences.
From Sombreros to Striped Shirts
Fire Ant Flickers (#9)
Signs of spring, food and drink recommendations, and proof that my pivot from zoology to accounting was a wise choice.
Fire Ant Flickers (#8)
It's been an interesting week in and around Casa Fire Ant
Pie, drought, dogs, turtles, sitcoms, and buzzards: there’s something for everyone!
Cancer Update: Salvation via Radiation?
We're in a new chapter of treatment, one that we trust will have a happy ending.
I managed to avoid it for almost three years, but the cancer is just asking to be radiated, and who am I to deny it?
Words || Pictures
This is what happens when I run out of potentially interesting things to write.
Here are some photos I took of various things in various places, and a couple I didn’t take. Just so you know.
Fire Ant Flickers (#7)
I needed to clear a few browser tabs. Sorry about that.
Wherein I learn I need better photographic equipment and the brain to use it. Also, a transparent TV is an oxymoron, but tell that to the Koreans. And, finally, a tip for getting out of a situation that you’ll swear wasn’t your fault.
“He’s Ringo, Yes?” — A dissenting opinion
We're all about open discourse here at the Gazette. (I hope I don't live to regret it.)
My good friend Sam took exception to my review of Ringo’s new album, “Look Up.” I invited him to present his assessment, and I was somewhat surprised, but absolutely pleased that he agreed to do so.
Ringo’s “Look Up”: Close, but no cheroot
It's country, but don't count on hearing covers at Luckenbach.
Ringo Starr’s new album of country music, “Look Up,” was released yesterday. I had high hopes for it; it falls somewhat short of them.
Texas: Music to our Ears
I'm not saying that Texas is the center of the musical universe...but I'm also not saying that it's not.
I guess every state can lay claim to some unique form of music (I’ll give Rhode Island the benefit of the doubt). But Texas — well, it stands apart, and I’ve assembled proof of that for your consideration.
My favorite photos of 2024
This is the time of year that everyone publishes their "best of..." stories. Mine always starts and ends with photos.
A quick lookback at 2024 through the lenses of my cameras.