Charleston Chew

CHARLESTON CHEW When you visit someplace for the first time, one of the keys to it’s enjoyment is embracing open mindedness. I had few expectations from my week in “the Holy City” and I was resigned to going with the flow. The occasion was my...
Believe

Believe

I know how to suffer. I am very familiar with disappointment. I have experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. I am a life long New York Mets fan. My sons are named after former Mets. My wife would disagree to this fact, but I speak the truth! Their...
Giddyap!

Giddyap!

American Pharoah won the Triple Crown this week. I have a thing for horses. The last few years I have spent some time in the saddle. We vacation at an amazing ranch outside of Tucson and I ride several hours each day. I can’t describe the feeling of a fast ride...
Riding with the King

Riding with the King

Sadly, BB King passed away this week. You can’t overestimate the influence he has had on music and guitarists since he gained popularity. There would be no Eric, no Jeff, no Stevie Ray and maybe even no Jimi without him. I wore out Live at the Regal on my turntable in...