Author: DOuG pRATt
Lush Life
Eighteen years ago, I first mentioned the documentary, Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?). For now, it’s officially available for free on YouTube.
Space MAn
Robert Goddard began turning the dream of spaceflight into reality not far from here, in Auburn, Massachusetts.
https://www.nasa.gov/dr-robert-h-goddard-american-rocketry-pioneer/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/auburn-robert-goddard-park-polaris-missile/
The Merry Patreon Marching Society
A while ago, I trimmed back a couple of my Patreon subscriptions to focus on a few favorites; one about audio, one about comic book art, and one about the Beatles
- Audio Unleashed is a podcast with Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger. Brent is a friend of a friend, from when they worked at Dolby Labs.
- Artist Colleen Doran I know well enough to say I consider her to be a friend.
- Andrew’s Parlogram videos are mostly about the Beatles. Another Andrew of impeccable quality and integrity, named Sandoval, who I have met, has given a thumbs-up to Andrew’s work.
Sun, Surf, Sand and Sweat in ’75
Fifty years ago today, I ran the third Falmouth Road Race, along with Denro and Brad. I faded in the heat, as I always do, and they finished ahead of me.
TikTap
When I was just turning three, I had spinal meningitis. My very first memory is of being restrained and having an extremely painful spinal tap.
My parents were told to prepare for my death, as my condition was hopeless. To the best of my recollection I did not die, but my condition has always remained hopeless.
Spinal Tap II is coming! For me, it’ll be III.