Creative Commentary
Jim 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…
Read MoreDirty
Kevon Looney of the Golden State Warriors is a dirty basketball player. Last night he intentionally elbowed Anthony Davis of the Lakers in the head but nervous referees swallowed their whistles. In the preceding playoff series, against the Sacramento Kings, Looney did the same to Domantus Sabonis – on a jump ball. Referees didn’t respond…
Read MoreFeud at LACMA
“Ladies, stop it,” I shout. “Shut up,” says the one to the left in a sleek black and gray striped dress baring arms, shoulders, and back. “You’re young and beautiful,” I say. “Why are you doing this?” “You’re a fool to ask,” says the lady on the right attired in a black and gray polka-dotted…
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