The Big Man has left us...

I have seen Springsteen and the E Street band six times in four states, starting with The River tour. Some friends and I paid $5 each for seats in the top row of the arena in Austin (November 9th, 1980) and were subsequently taken on the musical ride of our lives for four hours. The musicianship, love and uncontainable joy evident between Bruce and Clarence was captivating and irreplaceable. For those that never got to see them live, I am sorry for you. It truly is the end of an era, much too soon.

Thank you Clarence, and rest well.



I like this clip because Brian Williams is speaking not just as a journalist, but a fan too.


Obligatory - TURN IT UP

Happy Fathers Day!

Now Go the Fuck to Sleep, a real book (!) read by Samuel L. Jackson (NSFW language, obvs)



Also, here is Spontn80's annual Fathers Day thread from FARK
It's what I should've said but didn't - What would you say to your dad today if you could?

This thread always reminds me of what a good Dad my sisters and I had.

The greatest "Vogue" ever!

ME AT NINE, PERFORMING TO MADONNA IN SUMMER '91! from Robert Jeffrey on Vimeo.

Happy Hump Day!

Here's something to smile about :) small boy just after riding his bike without training wheels for the first time



Update 6/3: When I first saw this video it had about 12,000 views, a description (assumed to be from a parent) and +/- 1000 comments, mostly rude and insulting to this sweet child experiencing a moment of joy. The description has been removed and comments have been disabled, presumably due to the subhuman nature of the average YouTube commenter.

Please, if you enjoyed this video and have a YouTube account, log in and "like" it there. Don't let the dregs drag this child's (and his parents) moment down. There are 12,528 "likes" as I post this - please add yours!

BTW I do not know this child or family in any way. I just don't like Internet bullies picking on children. Thank you.