Records = FOCUS

Few things in this world make me happier than my record collection. I look at my shelves and smile almost … More

A Few Days in the Life (October 5, 2020)

October 5, 14:34 Home Crunch time. Things are starting to get real. The move I chattered about, hoped for, planned, … More

It’s Jazz Sunday. The spirit of my father lingers as I continue my decades-long exploration of his favorite music. I … More

July 20, 04:38 The Lincoln Line This is my first time riding the train in business class. Coach was never … More

If you had told me — even as I was writing it — there would be a signing party centered … More

I’m giving very serious thought to relocating from St. Louis to Chicago in a couple of years. I took my … More

Part One: Arrival MEMPHIS, TN — What is it about the road? Why do I get giddy when I’m handed … More

Today’s life lesson: Never ignore your hero’s advice. I found myself in Nashville a couple of weeks back. Once I … More

While I spend more than a little time in record stores, I had no intention of going into Vintage Vinyl … More

As my daughter and I left Chicago last week, I longed for one more day in town. The four days … More