Since it’s National Poetry Month (no, I’m not crazy, you mean you didn’t know?) I thought I’d post one of these blog entries about my favorite poet. And then I realized that I don’t really have one. On the surface, the task seemed simple and straightforward. But after some consideration, I realized that to pick a poet was no easy task. And the reason’s not because I adore scores of poets or that my collection is so expansive, but because I find it difficult to define what poetry is. At times I’ll ...
One need not look far to find contemporary wristwatches that were influenced by the styles of their predecessors from the 1970s. The very popularity of two iconic Gerald Genta pieces from the seventies, the Patek Philippe Nautilus (the 5711 flies off shelves with legendary abandon) and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (in its infinitesimal iterations), proves the spirit of the seventies to be alive and well in 2015. Glashutte Original even released their own homage to the decade when they introduced ...
As a nod to my favorite all-time musician, Bob Dylan, I thought I’d compile a list of five of my favorite lesser-known/acclaimed Dylan songs. These may differ from the stalwarts of your everyday Dylan lineup, but in no way are they bench players. The beauty of being a fan, whether it’s going to live shows, listening to rare bootlegs, or even listening to entire albums, is uncovering those all-star tracks, special simply because they rock. As it’s difficult to navigate the myriad of Dylan songs out ...
Updated Feb 1, 2015 at 04:44 AM by Hayseed Brown
The mere mention of “Black Friday” will induce varying reactions across a broad spectrum. Some will seethe and wince, sweat trickling down their recently-dry brow with dread and apprehension of the upcoming shopping-induced mayhem; some may salivate in anticipation of deals and “epic” savings and even crossing names off their gift-lists before December even begins; and an even larger population may be just a bit confused about what the hell is going on in society. I fall into categories one and ...