Don Herbert = Mr Wizard

I have been so busy at work this week I’ve hardly recognized the rest of the Internet’s existence (I’m so sorry, baby), but I just learned that Mr Wizard died. Man, that sucks.

“N” Is for Neville, Who Died of Ennui

White Rabbits, White Rabbits, White Rabbits

I’m not the first to mention it, but New York’s White Rabbits have really grown on me in the last few weeks. I first heard “Kid on My Shoulders” then, and after several people confirmed that the entire album was worth investigating, I grabbed it for myself. I have to say, the album is […]

Cormac McCarthy Gives First Television Interview to Oprah

Pulitzer Prize winning author and limelight inept Cormac McCarthy gave Oprah an interview this week, to support his latest novel, The Road’s inclusion in the international angel’s book club. In a moment not unlike Bob Dylan’s bizarre Victoria’s Secret ads or Elvis Costello’s Lexus ads, the media-wary writer bit the bullet and peddled his wares […]

Good Hodgkins: Better Than Good, Here’s Why

Good Hodgkins’ post about the retardation that can sometimes overtake bloggers is worth re-posting in its entirety, but I do recommend reading the site often with or without this bit — great taste and thoughtful writing are always par for the course over there.

If you regularly visit music blogs, then you’re likely aware of […]