… and Yet I STILL Lead a Double Life

There was a running joke I had with my friends in the police department over the last couple of years: … More

The Planned “New Normal”

These are strange times. The world is in the midst of trying to straighten itself out in the midst of … More

My music journalism has, for the most part, focused on musicians rather than rock stars. The difference is relatively simple: … More

(Photo by Manfred Werner) March 29, 2020 When it comes to an engaging book, narrative flow is everything. My first … More

My retirement draws ever closer. I say I don’t think much about it, it that’s not entirely true. When I’m … More

Is it considered, shall we say, “journalistic” to interview one’s boss? Well, no matter. I’m doing it anyway. In the … More

My friends know I’m gearing up to retire from policing soon so I can pursue music journalism. I was having … More

I’ve made no secret of my desire to focus my latest musical efforts on jazz. Not only does it serve … More

I can’t stop thinking about this story: Legendary pianist Keith Jarrett tells a poignant tale of his days with Miles … More

“When a man looks into the abyss, there’s nothing looking back at him. This is where man finds his character. … More