Monthly Archives: May 2014

Slainte Michael Carneys

Posted on May 5, 2014 by markweiss86

Beth Custer sent word of the passing of her friend Michael Carney, a retired ad executive in Mill Valley who was also on the board of Headlands Art Center. Terry and I met him at Beth’s show at Throckmorton in … Continue reading →

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New Celan notebook

Posted on May 5, 2014 by markweiss86

Paul Celan was born in 1920 and died shortly before his 50th birthday, in 1970. I’m not sure what I knew or had heard of his work, before a somewhat random communication with a musician and writer very into him, … Continue reading →

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Black Keys “Turn Blue” drops Tuesday

Posted on May 5, 2014 by markweiss86

Their eighth release. first single “bullet to brain”  speaking of brain I swear it was just yesterday I stood next to Black Keys wailing away in Austin at Billions party, circa 2004, although I have to admit I sometimes do … Continue reading →

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Major Taylor monument in Worcester

Posted on May 5, 2014 by markweiss86

My friend Lynne Tolman was instrumental in bringing to fruition a monument to honor Major Taylor, a famous bike race from the early 20th century. I met Lynne when I was summer reporter for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, in … Continue reading →

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