Abhayam…
Posted on February 9, 2008 - Filed Under Quotes, Words and Language, people | Leave a Comment
…is our Word of the Day.
“In spite of your fear, do what you have to do.” - Chin-Ning Chu
The Jurisdiction of Poets
Posted on February 8, 2008 - Filed Under art, music, people | Leave a Comment
The dogs are playing poker in the basement
And the sound of northwestern winter is on the TV again
A baby screams hallelujah, heralding a bright new beginning
But it’s hard to conceive of or believe in any future at all
I don’t often pretend to be a poet, but Frank Tedesso inspired me today. It’s not just the [...]
Cream Cheese and Sass
Posted on January 12, 2008 - Filed Under dislocated vignettes, food and drink, life, people, portland | Leave a Comment
I was in the neighborhood coffee joint this morning for my caffeine and calories. After I’d served myself a cup of the black…
I : Actually, can I get a bagel and cream cheese as well?
He: Uh, yeah. Just a minute.
I : No problem, bro.
I paid for the roll. I went out on the patio, [...]
Drinking Vinegar
Posted on December 11, 2007 - Filed Under croatia, dislocated vignettes, europe, food and drink, people | Leave a Comment
Salad is good after dinner too. But after three plates of black risotto and plenty of Macedonian wine, Neven wanted more vinegar than arugula.
Read More..>>Overheard in Restaurant
Posted on December 10, 2007 - Filed Under life, people | Leave a Comment
“We’re all out of decaf, so if someone asks for decaf just give ‘em regular.”
Read More..>>Slatki Život
Posted on October 23, 2007 - Filed Under Places, Videos, croatia, europe, hrvatski, life, music, people | Leave a Comment
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Read More..>>The Northern Route
Posted on October 17, 2007 - Filed Under Places, america, people | Leave a Comment
We slipped through South Dakota by night, passing through the Badlands without seeing them. Before I knew what was what, we were in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, eating at the Crazy Woman Cafe on the day before hunting season began.
Read More..>>Milan at Glavni Kolodvor
Posted on October 2, 2007 - Filed Under Places, Zagreb, croatia, europe, life, music, people | Leave a Comment
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A sheet of clouds greyed the sky over Ulica Kneza Branimira at Glavni Kolodvor in Zagreb. I was on my way to Konzum for some groceries and couldn’t help but stop to listen to Milan’s tattered voice and deft arpeggiations straining above the sound of trams whisking citizens from Trg Kralja Tomislava. The small [...]
Read More..>>The Minstrel of Trogir
Posted on September 24, 2007 - Filed Under Places, croatia, music, people | Leave a Comment
This Dalmatian gentleman can be seen and heard in the squares and corridors of the old town of Trogir, Croatia nearly every day. And, he is as colorful in temperament as he is melodious in song.
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Read More..>>The Accordion King, Once Again
Posted on July 29, 2007 - Filed Under Zagreb, croatia, europe, music, people | Leave a Comment
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