How to remain porous and ready for inspiration as an artist while not growing cynical and hardened in a topsy-turvy world? Sure go to libraries, be a good dad to a curious kid who is learning about Neanderthals… and talk about these things on a dodgy mic beside a crackly fire with a few chords on a ukulele
Libraries for Sensitive Neanderthals ~ Stellate Ganglion Blocks and History of Nothing Read Post »
Fond memories and kind regards to two deceased storymakers: Vancouver Canucks broadcaster and legendary gent Jim Robson, gone at 91
Peace to Hockey Storyteller & Dada-ist Beat Poet (RIP Jim Robson and Alex Caldiero) Read Post »
out of tune with world, yet sending sparks, backyard fire storytime: Appropriately out of tune both with the world and
finding *ways* to spark (in precedented times) Read Post »
I guess the holidays are officially done? It’s Sunday, January 4 at five something p.m. We’re just back from tea
Holiday wrap up (hands loosely on the reins, comfortably in the stirrups) Read Post »
a spontaneous spoken word round-up digressions and anecdotes focused around approximately “100 incidents, happenings, events or musings” for 2025 recorded in the caboose with a sharp REM T-shirt and a magnificent beard reading from my bamboo paper diary
100 *things* – incidents and otherwise – for 2025 Read Post »
a series of festive-ish digressions w/ ukulele with many namechecks while i meander through topics from: Lego play, to Uncles in Utah, to seeing ya amidst holiday blues – oh right: calendars, coins and bottled tea accumulation
Calendars, Fruits, Coins and Kindness – Musings from an Orchard Read Post »
before rocking the stage, a few notes about representing for the non-union Santa dudes, this time in Tsuchida community centre
Santa Krampus ~ semi-pro method actor checking in Read Post »
tidying up the caboose desk with Ichiro’s zines, stacks of postcards – from misprints to treasures from many pals and countries…
Ichi Zines, Postcards, Files and Folios (in the caboose) Read Post »
spontaneous live stream while cutting up persimmons to make vinegar and talking about upcoming plans for festive season including Santa performances as well as family histories with accordions and Morse code
persimmons for vinegar and festive plan chit-chat {almost live} Read Post »
Ergo: Video chitchat where I confuse myself trying to say things while catching you up on a few recent projects on a bright autumn day with diminishing ukulele skills – maybe you’ll watch anyway :-)
Takin’ care of sweet potatoes (& pod plugs) Read Post »
Making tea, talking Benton Homestead, letters to poets, visitors from Utah, akiya dreams, hospital tales, and sustainable iving in Japan.
Bee’s wax, guest houses + unscheduled hospitals and traveler treats Read Post »
In memorial for my dear Auntie Mickey, who passed away recently in Logan, Utah – with ukulele in front of a Japanese grave site, surrounded by splendid mountains and brilliant women
Miracle Meanderings for Auntie Mickey – to Logan from Hiruzen Read Post »
Ichiro & his Dad – along with a few friends and a load of cicadas – ramble on about Mom’s
Tree Transmissions from Tsuchida park Read Post »
Last weekend, my remarkable multitalented wife along with her longtime musical cohorts, performed a show via live stream show from
“Sunny side of the street” at Tsuchida Cottage Read Post »
Postcards from dear folks from around the world… From vacationers in Italy to Hawaii to wise collagist in Virginia, and
Postcard Love Letters in Caboose – Japan Cottage Musings Read Post »
Spontaneous riffs about trip to Expo 2025 in Osaka (yes, they still do those world expos) with all the sensory
Expo-ing, Modeling & Rambling Read Post »
