Album of the Week: “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd
One of the first compact discs I ever bought was Pink Floyd's 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. My sister had it on vinyl and I always loved the sound of it even as a little kid.
The Reality Flag
Basic freedoms like the right to rent a home or receive medical care are missing in 29 states for LGBTQ+ Americans. To illustrate this, the Human Rights Campaign created the Reality Flag, which features only 21 stars for the states…
Don’t Forget the Sunscreen
For me, a skincare product must have four characteristics. It should be:
- effective,
- not tested on animals,
- fragrance-free (or at least undetectable), and
- attractive on my bathroom shelf.
For a good face moisturizer worn in daylight, I’d add a fifth essential quality: it must have a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
The July 2022 Playlist: A Midsummer Night’s Groove
When I recently listened to "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs and "Street Life" by Randy Crawford back to back recently, I felt inspired to make a whole playlist of music with a similar feel. Groovy. Easy. Summer. And here it is... a…
Album of the Week: “Violator” by Depeche Mode
This album was a crossover gateway that opened the door to a whole new world of music for me.
Every Uniform in a Navy Sailor’s Seabag
I'm fascinated by uniforms, particularly military ones. This video details the six uniforms all Navy sailors receive in their seabag.
“Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor
My post-COVID panic and heart issues seem to be improving. I think what I've learned from James Nestor's book has played a part in that improvement.
Catching My Breath
After an abrupt onslaught of post-COVID panic/anxiety and cardiovascular issues, I'm taking a series of new actions to get through it.
My Vegan Leather Stan Smiths
When I learned that Adidas made one of their most iconic sneaker designs in a vegan leather, I was eager to give them a try.
I Can’t Stand the Grocery Store (and I Should Go More Often)
On the list of things the pandemic accelerated, right along with my newfound relationship with anxiety, were services that brought things we like and need directly to our homes. Amazon, Peloton, Uber Eats, tele-health, streaming services... the list is long…