My old school punk rock friend Johnny has entered the realm of journalism now. He always brings his enthusiasm and passion for the genre to the table, with good results. Nice punchy writing!
https://www.inspitemagazine.com/in-spite-articles/punks/not/dead
I visit this obscure corner of the internet less frequently these days. My focus has shifted to my Buddhist path and how to handle life in an authoritarian regime. Nonetheless I am nostalgic about this place in my old age. Here in this post and the following one I share a couple of things that resonate with my past life experiences.
As a kid I played percussion in the school orchestra and the marching band. I harbor an affinity with rhythm in music to this day. One of my favorite musicians is Steve Reich. I think the following interview serves him well. Check it out:
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/nx-s1-5319902/steve-reich-interview-collected-works
I am writing this post in Bangkok, Thailand after two weeks in Bhutan, the Vajrayana Buddhist country. I was one of two dozen on this pilgrimage, led by two American lamas. This was the most memorable and spiritually profound experience of my life. It increased my conviction to devote the core of my life to meditation and study of Buddhism as I adjust to Sara’s passing and my retirement. How amazing to experience a genuine culture steeped in Buddhism and in the company of deep practitioners!
Onward…
Lee Felsenstein made this possible. He just published a book about his life:
Me and My Big Ideas: Counterculture, Social Media, and the Future
Here is a great interview:
Enjoying a couple of weeks in Greece and attending 11 concerts of world class music! Great people, food and musicians…
