Monthly Archives: August 2012

Based on the novel by… (audio link included)

Recently, I read Hunter S. Thompson’s The Rum Diary. It is an excellent book written during Thompson’s early days before he became the “Gonzo” journalist of wild and crazy fame later in his life. His writing in The Rum Diary … Continue reading

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De Luxe guitar

Well, I finally saw one.  A 1937 Gibson Roy Smeck Stage De Luxe guitar.  In George Gruhn’s Guitar Store on Lower Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. I first heard of a Roy Smeck Stage De Luxe through the old, worn out … Continue reading

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Dixie Chix Filet

This is not about what was said but rather the right to say it. Everybody likes the concept of “freedom of speech” until they disagree with something somebody says.  In my mind, Dan Cathy, the president of Chick-fil-A has a right … Continue reading

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