Growing Iowa Women’s Basketball
In 1983, I matriculated at the University of Iowa to study computer science. Also in 1983, C. Vivian Stringer was hired as head coach for the University of Iowa women's…
New York Public Library Main Branch
More formally known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the flagship branch of the New York Public Library is above and beyond most other libraries I've visited, in particular the architecture.…
Cool Photos #1
I moved from Brooklyn, NY to Green Island, IA with my mom and siblings in 1972, arriving in time to start second grade. To make it seem exciting, our mom…
School Fight Songs
I was a member of Iowa's Hawkeye Marching Band drumline in the mid-1980s. Great music, fun trips, hijinks, many cherished memories. 1986 Rose Bowl definitely a highlight (for which I…
Insensitive Clod
Unless you've been meditating at a silent retreat in the last week, you're likely aware of the school shootings in Perry, Iowa. Until my brother reminded me, I did not…
Windows IRL #2
From a Citibank branch near Union Square in New York City. Just another example showing that Windows insisting on being conspicuous....
Book Stores
My wife and I search out new book stores to visit during our travels.: I enjoy history and it's fascinating to read older books that describe an event based on…
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
My friend Curtis DJ's weddings/parties/events and mentioned recently how unfamiliar he is with the world music requests he gets, mainly Spanish and Latin American artists and songs, i.e. Bad Bunny.…
Random Learnings #12
My wife and I attended a game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last Saturday. I've attended a handful of games over the years, it's an incredible venue: almost consistently…
40th High School Reunion
I graduated from my rural Iowa high school in 1983 with 48 others in a standard, uneventful, and completely forgettable ceremony, so - holy shit - I've now been a…