When I travel to America (the moment I leave New York City), I see the American flag everywhere. I have been thinking over the reason for that in recent years. Why do people fly this flag? It’s because it represents OUR country. I know, I know… the rainbow flag represents Brooklyn, but the symbol that…
Read moreGavin McInnes/The Proud Boys
I’ve seen a lot of things from Gavin McInnes over the years. I liked some of the things he’s said and discussed. His popularity shot through the roof with his “gang” called the Proud Boys. His fame has morphed into infamy and he’s now banned from most social media platforms. Two members of The Proud…
Read moreAfro-Cuban music/The Roots Of Rhythm
I’ve been interested in Afro-Cuban music for a long time. I never really knew where to start when looking for the roots of this music. When I’m interested in a new style of music, I prefer to start from the beginning. I want to know where it came from and who were the innovators. After…
Read moreEmotional Support Flying Zoos
TSA Pre-check is the best! I’ll never go back to traveling without it. I signed up last summer. I love not getting totally naked in preparation to be poked, prodded l, felt up and X-rayed by TSA agents. I also enjoy walking past the big ass line of people. The next step for me when…
Read moreSteve Jordan on space between notes and huge hi-hats
I thought I was the only one who liked the fact that Doug Clifford, the drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival played huge hi-hats. I read this about Doug in Modrn Drummer: Doug: It was pretty much just the way it was. I had a basic four-piece kit with one crash on the left side and…
Read moreRound K
Round K was the first stop of a food adventure that my daughter and I took a few days ago. We stopped at this really cute coffee shop on the lower east side. We met some really nice people while we were there. There was a woman with her 18 year old daughter who were…
Read moreClayton Craddock, Drummer For Ain’t Too Proud-The Life And Times Of The Temptations
Food Adventure With My Daughter
I’ve spent most of the summer with my son. It’s been wonderful having some father/son time. My daugher has been working here and there, making a few dollars of her own. She’s also spent time with her friends and with some extended family members. Last night she contacted me to let me know that her…
Read moreWearing Each Other Out
There’s no crying in basketball!!! Are your legs broken little man? Ok then…let’s keep playing. I’m just kidding of course. I love playing basketball with my son. We played our championship today. 7 games up to 11. He wound up beating be 4-2. Man is he a tough competitor. I love pushing him to his…
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