In an earlier post, we considered Jeff Buckley, his father Tim, and Robert Plant, vocalist from the band Led Zeppelin. The take away was simple: Tim Buckley… Read more “Hallelujah: How to Shoot Someone Who Outdrew You”
Tag: Love
A Ukrainian Folk-song About Love, Murder and Ghosts: Karchata
Somewhere in my web meanderings, I came across a music video from a band I’d never heard. Called Folknery, I pulled this self description off of their… Read more “A Ukrainian Folk-song About Love, Murder and Ghosts: Karchata”
Cupid: Stupid, Reckless Love.
Ah Cupid, the sweet chubby little baby that adorns cards and decorations this time of year. Son of Aphrodite (the Roman Venus), the Goddess of love, he flies… Read more “Cupid: Stupid, Reckless Love.”
Love, Sex, and Other Things That Go Bump In the Night
My wife’s grandmother is a hoot; she’s pushing past a century old, and by the gods, the centuries are not pushing back. So what advice did she… Read more “Love, Sex, and Other Things That Go Bump In the Night”
Love, and Other Four Letter Words
Consider the following: I Love Booze I Love Porn I Love the New Chicken McGriddle, available for a short time at participating McDonalds Oh, by the way,… Read more “Love, and Other Four Letter Words”
A Wreath of Laurel: Daphne and Apollo
Imagine wanting someone. Wanting someone, so much, that you would do anything. Imagine a desire great enough to inspire the envy of the gods. Of course,… Read more “A Wreath of Laurel: Daphne and Apollo”
Hold onto your heart: Valentines Day is approaching!
There are so many celebratory days we take for granted, and so many stories that lurk behind them. One of these days is Valentine’s day. The more… Read more “Hold onto your heart: Valentines Day is approaching!”
Frige, Frigg and Freyja: Friday, I’m In Love
One of my favorite albums is the Cure’s Disintegration. It’s dark and gloomy, spectral and haunting, and at times even a little mythic. That’s why when they followed… Read more “Frige, Frigg and Freyja: Friday, I’m In Love”
Don’t Look Back: Orpheus and Eurydice
There’s a musical amphitheater close to my hometown, called the Orpheum. This isn’t a rare occurrence; there are quite a few Orpheums across the globe. So, who… Read more “Don’t Look Back: Orpheus and Eurydice”
