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Ride into the Sun by Brad Mehldau (2025) https://open.qobuz.com/album/ov6m8obwm1zwa Example: Surprised I missed this release last year. Brad is on my Fav list. Anyway, lovely release. Being an Elliot Smith fav makes it that much better. Brings in a handful of friends to play along.

Inferno & Paradiso https://petapixel.com/2026/07/30/photographers-reveal-the-most-painful-and-hopeful-images-theyve-ever-taken/

All day Radiohead with OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017 and KID A MNESIA releases.

Pre Big Sur (Ad Astra) Pan Au Chocolate and latte

OMG, Mike! That must have been scary! Glad ya'll are ok! I hope your place was not damaged. Looks fantastic, Grahame! I've been in pocking/moving hell for the last month but the movers came on Monday and we are both in Denver (though some of our stuff is still in Durango). It's nice to be back in a place where I can walk to things. :) Having coffee at a nearby place and try to catch up a bit with work (and head-case).

Did the non Big Sur part of our trip with Joannes Sister, Sue, and took in the sights and wildlife of Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel (by the sea).

Talking with Google AI about what's so magical (mostly Nelson Riddle) about Sinatra's and Jarret's versions of "It's a Lonesome Old Town" and I've assigned myself some listening, so I'm listening: Sinatra, Sings for Only the Lonely and Where Are You? Nat King Cole, The Very Thought of You and Night Lights Keith Jarrett, of course, and John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

It's a great album. I love all three musicians but Coltrane comes in third.

It's late and I'm tired, but here's a start. Needs a new seat post and seat. I'm going to update the cockpit properly. Already have a different wheel set for it, which is why I didn't bother installing the rotors.

RIP, Vincent Belorgey, aka Kavinsky (Nightcall song from the Drive (2011) soundtrack) - may have passed away from a stroke at age 50:

Listen to the playlist Glen Hansard on Qobuz https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/1952713 For reasons.

On the bright side they got to the Martin Parr segment faster.

In the parlance of our times, this guy tho:

This is the best worst thing you'll see today. In 1989, the Stone Roses blew the fuck up and became a household name in their native England overnight. They appeared on national television: "Made of Stone" is one of their most emotional tracks. I've been a fan of it since I got their debut album in the very early 90s. Seeing them perform it live in their prime would be amazing. They're not lip syncing. Score! Oh wow, they're doing a rendition much slower than the album version. This is going to be great ....oh shit. (There's a reason the video is only 2 1/2 minutes long.) Also the 1080p upscaling is ass, but that's a small matter.

A selection of "Hand Crafted Pastries" to share from Alta Bakery

RIP Glen. I've always found you to be intense but and amazing artist.

RIP Glen Hansard 😓 56, motorcycle accident.

Glad you and Debbie are OK Mike. I saw the news had reported 4 tornados in the Chicago suburbs. Stay safe my friend.

Wow! Really glad you are all safe. Our only brush with destruction on that scale in the UK was the hurricane that supposedly wasn't. On the BBC weather forecaster called Michael Fish said: "A few hours before the Great Storm of 1987 broke, on 15 October 1987, Fish said during a televised weather forecast: "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way. Well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!" When it hit, the severity of the storm, which was in fact the worst to hit South East England for three centuries, caused record damage and killed 19 people. From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Fish

That's fucked up! Glad you guys are safe but that must have been wild!

I usually go for the lobster roll, but I might have to try that next time.

Fish and Chips at Sams Chowder House.

Rick sitting down with a couple of kids. Looking forward to the release this week.