How far we’ve come

Dawes illustration from Daytrotter

The band Dawes has been featured by music website Daytrotter. The four live tunes are unsurprisingly excellent, but the stream-of-consciousness essay about the band, its music, and life that accompanies the music is worth the visit alone. Continue reading »

Peace in the valley

Dawes at Taste of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota July 2, 2010

“There’s a river running through the city / Gently reminding me what’s what.” – Dawes, When You Call My Name Continue reading »

Bluegrass and bagels

St. Paul Farmers Market

On listening to bluegrass on the air and in-person at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market. Continue reading »

R.I.P. Mark Linkous; the rebirth of the Texas Tornados

Mark Linkous, 1992 (photo by Osmund Geier)

Videos and reflections on the passing of Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous and news about the re-formation of an old Tex-Mex band, featuring the late lead singer’s son on vocals. Continue reading »

Dancin' in the moonlite

"January Moonlight," by Marc Hanson (painted last night, too!)

Appreciating a cold, clear winter’s night driving across Minnesota and walking across the lake under the full moon. Continue reading »

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-Drawing by Wade
I'm a writer and Web communications practitioner with a bias toward conservation issues--particularly regarding public lands and waters.

I grew up in Stillwater, MN and have primarily lived in St. Paul and the surrounding area for the past 10 years. The outdoors are a big part of my life, as are music, film, art, and my lovely wife and dog. More...

Esker

Esker - Volume 2 - Nowhere Else But HereI have published two volumes of a chapbook titled "Esker." The most recent volume, "Nowhere Else But Here," was released in January 2010. It features writings from every day of June 2009 in an old Japanese form called haibun.

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