My dad had a deep and abiding respect for shade and ’51 Ford Shoebox convertible vent windows. I’m quite sure he never slept a night of his life in air conditioning. While I never did come across bad … [Read more...] about Unplugged and Alive
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A Long Day, in a Small Town, by a River, Somewhere
Early September 2017, Newburgh, NY My name is Jesse, but it didn't use to be. I had another name once, but I don't even say it to myself anymore. It makes me miss who I was. One … [Read more...] about A Long Day, in a Small Town, by a River, Somewhere
Thinking on New Orleans…
New Orleans has a street off Jackson Square called Pirates Alley. Jean Lafitte and his brother, Pierre, used to haunt there. So did Andrew Jackson, who never could’ve mustered the human decency … [Read more...] about Thinking on New Orleans…
Greetings from America, July 4th 2019
Enjoy your patriotic holiday. As you salute the flag, and watch the fireworks, and eat hot dogs and fill your heart with the pride of what it means to be an American—Please do an equally American … [Read more...] about Greetings from America, July 4th 2019
Dead Presidents, and Others
Two guys I care about got into it pretty bad yesterday. I made me think about the Presidents of my lifetime. There was never any love from me for any of them. Maybe at times an allegiance, never … [Read more...] about Dead Presidents, and Others
