This may not make any sense. This may be the worst thing I ever write on this blog. But, here goes: I’m writing to write. I’m writing because maybe something…
Last night, after watching the first night of the Republican National Convention, The Dummy’s alter ego posted this to his Facebook page: “I want to be very clear about what…
There’s nothing more humbling for us little scribes than getting notes from readers. Well, I suppose getting lumped in to the whole Hitler has a micropenis thing would be humbling….
Okay, punk rockers, patients, and patrons, we’re kicking off the QJE Brigade with a look at Waze. QJE Assignment Number One: Waze Love it. Works great. I miss the funny…
So, this is the thing: the business world is lousy with quality assurance or quality control minions who dedicate serious hours to make sure customers have the ultimate experience. I’m…
There are things you worry about as a parent. Normal things. Broken bones. Broken hearts. Hurt feelings. It’s universal and it’s normal. Then there are the things that are bone…
I had the great good fortune to interview three of the members of the “Interstellar” sound team, Gregg Landaker, Gary Rizzo and Richard King. Each was incredibly generous with their…
Yep. I said it. And, if you asked Gene Simmons about it, dollars to donuts he’d say: “What do you expect from an idiot asshole rock critic?” My answer? “Exactly.”…
The morning of 22 November 2013 was heavy. I woke up 46. It was the same age my Father was when he died. Today, 28 October 2014, marks the exact…
Okay, this is two questions, but whatever. Kevin Lyman is the dude who brings punk rock madness from town to town every summer under the Vans Warped Tour banner. He’s been…