2.11.24 It’s the time of year when I get sentimental about comic books. The winter of 1993 was when I rediscovered comics and turned a passing interest into a passion that remains with me to this day. I bought whatever I could afford back then to sample and see what stuck. One of the issues …
Category: The Cosmic Jukebox
Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness: BE NOT SO FEARFUL by Bill Fay
2.10.24 I wish I could say be admired the work of Bill Fay for decades and appreciated him even when his music was nestled in the depths of obscurity. But that’s not the case. I learned about Fay a few days ago when my oldest son texted me Fay’s cover of Wilco’s classic song, Jesus, …
Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness: GENTLE ON MY MIND by Glen Campbell
2.9.24 Not a lot to say tonight. I just want to hold this space for anyone seeking gentleness at the end of a difficult week. It’s been a stretch of days filled with unmet expectations, illness, and sadness for so many people I know and care about. When I was little, this song from Glen …
Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness: PEPPER by Butthole Surfers
2.8.24 The late, great Anthony Bourdain likened working in a restaurant to serving on a pirate ship. I can say that if this comparison isn’t entirely accurate, it’s pretty damn close. Butthole Surfers’ only Top 40 hit — Pepper, from the 1996 album Electric Larryland — was released in mid-April of that year, two days …
Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness: BUBBLE TOES by Jack Johnson
2.7.24 It’s a special day. For the past 22 years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of being the father to my middle child. They’re one of the bravest, kindest, lovingest humans I know, and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t count myself lucky to be their dad. Tonight I’m coming …
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