Ruminations

JazzFest Redux: Whither New Orleans

Since I’m not at JazzFest — COVID shutdown years aside — for the first time since 1990, I’ve decided to repost some of my favorite reports from the past.   This from the first Fest after Katrina. Bob’s back at Galatoire’s. Sumptuous and gracefully worn, it’s New Orleans finest old line eatery. Both survived Katrina. So […]

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Facing 80

I am now a denizen of the Land of Daily Medical Treatments. I know my pharmacist better than the neighbors who live on either side of me at my condo building. Last week’s smile inducer was discovering there’s a 24 hour/ 7 day pharmacy just five minutes from my place. On the Sunny Side. Paying […]

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Perspective & “Moonstruck”: A Contemplation

Yet again, I am struck by how one’s personal situation, health, station in life, sense of well being, all that personal stuff affects one’s perception. It’s a significant thing to keep in mind. Whether it’s how we hear a new song. Or meet someone new. Or watch a film. Chasing down some rabbit hole or […]

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