January 12, 2026
Dust storms were the bane of my life growing up, especially when I got caught between our house and my dad's gas station on a bicycle. Somehow, I survived and in my old age, they seem more romantic, at this great distance.
"Dust Storm of The Apocalypse"
And, speaking of my dad's gas station, some twenty years ago the artist Tim Prythero created one of the coolest sculptures of the aforementioned gas station and I have the honor and pleasure of looking at it every single day.
"Al Bell's Flying A & The Tydway Cafe"
by the acclaimed artist Tim Prythero
Double Trouble With A Double Downbeat
My good friend and a fine musician, Greg Smith, reminded me this morning that with the death of Bob Weir, the last two surviving members of the Grateful Dead are the drummers: Bill Kreutzman and Mickey Hart. I think I know why. Because we get to sit down for all the gigs, and all those other fools have to stand! It adds up, man. Okay, I am prejudiced, and Drummers rule, for sure, although I have to say I was never a fan of rock bands with two drummers (the Almann brothers also had two drummers, Butch Trucks and Johana Johansson). I know, I know—double your pleasure, double your fun, except for rock bands where it seems kind of dumb.
Speaking of Solid Rockers who have to stand up for the entire gig, just got word this album cover with my artwork may be dropping in the spring, from you know who:
Best Quote I Had Forgotten I Had Said
"Just remember, the first fifty years of a man's childhood are the most difficult."
—BBB (Toby Orr reminded me I told him this)
Best Coming Home to Roost Quote of The Day
"Wow, BBB, you must have the flu! Quoting Steely Dan? I like them but I know they are far from your favorites. LOL! Hope you get better soon."
—Mark, TW Maniac #235, on yesterday's blog post
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