I’ve been writing about music, the arts and bridge-openings for a number of years here in Capital City. Many words have been spilled, and I am proud of a few things. I have never gushed over an artist, concert or album I did not feel deserved it. I have never chosen coolness over quality. I have never used the prefix über. I have never referred to an album’s being “dropped” unless it was my dad’s copy of Jumpin’ With Jonah, which I did indeed drop. (And, though they knew how to make records in those days, it shattered.) I have never referred to material goods as “swag”, not being a seafarer and all.
I have John Cale’s home number somewhere. I saw Sonic Youth at CBGB. I was once quoted in a Ninja Tune newsletter. And I am the proud owner of not one but two Mrs. Miller LPs.
Some call me The Wig.
Wig Bubbles 
Anyone who has John Cale’s home number is ok with me. Give him a call and tell him to get to Ottawa,
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I know it’s several years old now, but I was thrilled to read your piece about the song “Wendy“ by The Children – I’ve been a big fan of that band’s music for a number of years, and have struggled to find information about them. Your piece was very enlightening. I know that Joe teaches at a Montessori school in Miami; sometime I will contact him. It would be great if they had some unrecorded songs, but I am not optimistic about that. – Mark in NC
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Thanks, Mark. I too struggled to find any information at all about that wonderful band. It was a joy to be able to talk to Claudia Handler about the music and the message. This seems an especially good time for a ‘hokey’ believe-in-yourself song; no better time for a reissue. 🙂
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you are also a loyal pal
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