Springsteen: The good, the bad, and the ridiculously Trump-deranged at the Prudential Center

Microphone stand illuminated by a spotlight on an empty theater stage with rows of vacant seats

He’s a story telling genius trapped in a real-life narrative he simply can’t understand, reducing a rock legend to the equivalent of a spoiled teenager, but at least the man can still sing and that counts for something despite his ramblings.  There isn’t a 76 year old rockstar on the planet that can put on… Continue reading Springsteen: The good, the bad, and the ridiculously Trump-deranged at the Prudential Center

Springsteen’s 75th birthday, and recent epic performances of “Darlington County” and “Youngstown” in Baltimore

It’s almost inconceivable that he can keep this up much longer, but it’s a near miracle that we can still marvel at it right now while we can.  If you don’t believe me, you don’t need to take my word for it any longer.  My lovely wife finally agrees after a rousing performance at Camden… Continue reading Springsteen’s 75th birthday, and recent epic performances of “Darlington County” and “Youngstown” in Baltimore

Montana’s breathtaking beauty and heartbreaking poverty, plus our encounter with a grizzly bear

Big Sky Country is home to some of the most awe-inspiring vistas on the planet, from mountains to lakes and prairies, and some of the most amazing animals in the United States, but nature cannot hide the poverty plaguing small towns like Browning. Glacier National Park occupies 1,583 square miles in the northwestern corner of… Continue reading Montana’s breathtaking beauty and heartbreaking poverty, plus our encounter with a grizzly bear