The Late Poetics of Freddie Freeman

The Late Poetics of Freddie Freeman

Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images As of the time of this writing, it is the middle of the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series and the Philadelphia Phillies are up four-zip against the Houston Astros.  It wasn’t supposed to be this way, 2022.  While writing...
Way Up There in Blue

Way Up There in Blue

“Amongst the Winnebagos” (Alice Stone-Collins)  Back in September 2021, Alice and I traveled to Wyoming to see her installation work at Sheridan College. On Friday afternoon of our trip, as we walked the grounds at Little Bighorn in southern Montana, senior defense...
Not Steve

Not Steve

A musician friend texted me after episode three of The Bear. We talked about art and growth. It is one thing to improve alone. How rare is it to be part of an ensemble where everyone elevates? He plays jazz saxophone and makes a million different decisions on when to...