Author Archives: Axis of Cool

I am supposed to be in the mountains this weekend with a bunch of Episcopalians.  Following my first week in a brand-new job, however, I am self-aware enough, and introverted enough, to know that that was a Bad Idea.  (Cabin … Continue reading →

Day four of a new job is better than day three, which is better than day two, which is far better than day one.  Day one is like the first day of middle school.  Every time. Now that I have … Continue reading →

Tonight all of these fine folks kicked up a huge ruckus at the Haw River Ballroom. I love it when that happens.  Things like this are why I live in North Carolina. Word to the wise, if you see Phil … Continue reading →

I threw a party last night. I planned it way before I had a job offer, because “throw a cocktail party” was on my 2013 list, and I needed a project.  Also, I know myself well enough to know that … Continue reading →

I am not especially organized when it comes to car music.  This is problematic on a long trip.  See, I don’t have the technology to use my iTunes in the car, or stream satellite radio, or anything fancy like that. … Continue reading →

Apparently I am on a multi-state crime spree. I got pulled again today.  This time, it was about the hundredth time I lost the Route 66 thread this afternoon. I had to zig onto I-40, then zag back off at … Continue reading →

Today Dawg and I woke up east of Joplin, Missouri, bound for Oklahoma by way of Kansas.  It’s day 2 on Route 66, and I’ve figured some things out.  I’d done some preliminary research before I came, but just enough … Continue reading →

Wednesday Dawg and I drove through Missouri on Route 66.  It was a gorgeous, gorgeous drive.  There were sweet little towns with murals (can you spot Dawg?) and barbeque joints (it was fantastic),  and historic sites. I didn’t have any … Continue reading →

Tuesday was Willie Nelson’s 80th birthday.  I think it was most appropriate that I woke up in Nashville, and started my day at the Loveless Cafe. The waitress brought me three biscuits, right off the bat, with three kinds of … Continue reading →