Creative Commentary
Myriam Gurba Publishes Another Book
Myriam Gurba has just published another book – Creep, a collection of essays – so it’s a good time to reprint my creative feature “Who’s Myriam Gurba?” which originally appeared in October 2020. Gurba is a feisty, talented, and photogenic writer and social activist. Whether or not readers agree with her opinions, she entertains with…
Read MoreJim Brown: 1936-2023
Almost sixty years after he retired I’m still thrilled whenever I think about Jim Brown on a football field, overpowering defenders in his path and outrunning those in pursuit. He had scores of memorable runs and receptions but this brief video of his five greatest plays is a good introduction for those too young to…
Read MoreYou Know Damn Well Who Won Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Lottery
The San Antonio Spurs have talented Gregg Popovich as head coach and an excellent front office but what they have most is astonishing good luck. Last night they won their third upper-level hall of fame center – 7-foot-5 wizard Victor Wembanyama came by draw onto their team as had dynamic David Robinson and Tim Duncan…
Read MoreThe Golden State
I hope this isn’t merely a dream I’m touring California and seeing fog soothe rocks by an ocean shore, lush trees shade a lake, a river glisten under clouds and sky, serene cows calm a meadow, an electric-orange sunset light exotic desert plants in the foreground, mountains overwhelm powerlines and trash in a pond, spring…
Read MoreAt the Broad
My wife grabs my ear and twists as she says, “This isn’t The Broad.” “It sure is,” I counter. “Been The Broad as long as it’s been here at LACMA.” “Now it’s just a bunch of initials beginning with B. The real Broad’s downtown on Grand Avenue a couple of blocks from the Museum of…
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