The problem with Top Ten lists is that you can’t know for sure how much music the dude (or dudette) offering the list actually listened to for the year. Sometimes this makes no difference. Like when Rolling Stone or Spin writers put together their best-of lists, after having had every CD made sent to them […]

Two top-ten album lists have posted in these hallowed halls, and it seems the third corner of the trilogy is missing. Maybe you think I’m lazy. Perhaps you think I just do not care. To the naysayers, I say … don’t stop believing.
I’ll get to the list, just as soon as the year actually ends. […]

I’m officially designating my dog, Boof, as the official dog of this site. I can do so because of all my bold vision.
Boof and I were walking through the state Capitol grounds no longer than an hour ago, and we are practicing our winter tracking skills. What follows is the imaginary conversation Boof and I […]

My name is Kelly, and I am Erik’s less-talented brother. I’m also shorter than he is. Fortunately enough for me, Rik is kind enough to venture forth in life then drag me along with, so I can continue to feed my family. Anyway, as you are about to find out, I am not a tremendously […]