Closure
A big part of the motivation for this return trip was the elusive goal of closure, a term I’ve always sort of hated and considered trite. I can already feel it coming in many respects. I have retraced so many steps of places I used to frequent…
Day Two: Get the band together, boys
We had our first show last night, which became acoustic because of rain.. it was a lot of fun.We had a rehearsal yesterday afternoon and our first show last night. I was a little worried at first if one short rehearsal would be enough before…
I made it to Beijing
I am back in the saddle in Beijing. It is early, of course, but so far it feels quite natural and only a little disconcerting. Certainly, landing at he airport here felt, if not quite like coming home, very non-exotic. Having Mr. Lu, our friendly,…
So i’m off to Beijing
I'm at the airport now about to board a plane for Beijing. I will be gone for 12 days, longest I have ever been away from the kids ever and from Becky in a long, long time. That feels strange. I am, fo course,excited. We are doing seven or eight…
Baseball
Images speak for themselves, I do believe. This spring has sure sen a lot of time on the baseball fields of Maplewood and South Orange. They are all having a good time. Eli not so much but he's hanging in there. Anna and Jacob are way in to…
Sichuan earthquake Relief Music Project
I found this video very, very moving. After watching it I am proud to say that I know Luke Mines the videographer, who had seder at at our house in Beijing once. check it out and follow the links to hear more music, which I'm sure you will want…
ABB Souvenir
A nice little souvenir from my efforts pulling together that Guitar World Allman Brothers cover.. a photo with Gregg.Photo by Rayon Richards
More spring…
Still just really enjoying spring. I took these pictures on my phone last week just walking home from the train one afternoon.en
Kids
I don't really know what this is but I think it is hilarious.
Ah, spring
This dogwood tree really makes me happy..several timesa day, too.Spring is no nice here.. it is very hard to miss anything about China when you walk outside and see a gorgeous pink dogwood tree staring you in the face, as I do every morning.…