Magner’s at Meshuggah

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The Student and the Ustad – The Grand Tabla Tradition

“Ustad” is a word which essentially means “teacher,” but really is a term more specifically used for talented, well-respected musicians (tabla players or Qawwali singers) who take on students, or disciples, and pass their craft on. On my recent trip to Philly, I got to see Ustad Aqeel at work teaching my cousin-nephew (that is [...]

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Winery Trip and “The Dream of the Rood”

This past Saturday I went to Stone HIll winery for a friend’s birthtday with 14 other friends. It would have been hard to top the day: the weather, the views, the fun, the friendship. I am sure people who know about wine might have some quibbles, but it was just fine for this newbie. Here [...]

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Winery Trip and “The Dream of the Rood”

This past Saturday I went to Stone HIll winery for a friend’s birthtday with 14 other friends. It would have been hard to top the day: the weather, the views, the fun, the friendship. I am sure people who know about wine might have some quibbles, but it was just fine for this newbie. Here [...]

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“Now the Old King is Dead!” “Long Live the King!”

Here is a song for Anheuser Busch. Hopefully, InBev will keep their promises and not cut the charitable heart out of the organization. Still, many in St. Louis are in for a lot of belt tightening and harder work, which may not be an entirely bad thing. Well, one upside of all of this is [...]

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The Public House

Dressel’s, a Welsh pub, is one of St. Louis’ finest public houses.

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Mmm, Mmm Healthy

Feel the warmth of the earthtones. Look at the amber glow of the heads of wheat, their rough husks housing plump, tough kernels, ready to be ground into hearty flour. Ah, the wholesomeness! Here is an amusing blog entry mocking the recent move by Krispy Kreme to offer whole wheat doughnuts. Favorite quote: “You don’t [...]

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