Yesterday, January 8, was David Bowie’s birthday. Tomorrow, January 10, is the second anniversary of his death. And so I’ll always be thinking of David Robert Jones this time of year (last year I published my Top 50 David Bowie songs). I made … Read on
Every now and then something falls into your lap that justifies all the hardships and pluck it takes to get work (or those checks paid) in this freelancing life. Last year I had one of my career highlights, hosting five videos to celebrate … Read on
For me, 2017 has been the worst year to be American. But I did get to travel a lot. In Baja California, I learned whales can barely see but poke their heads out of the water to look around anyway. I saw a … Read on
Ever wonder why some people favor old mono recordings to stereo ones? There is a very simple reason why, which I discuss on Episode #00001 of Robert’s Record Corner. (See all of them here.) This new show — which will run as long … Read on
Welcome to the Right Pants, a new travel show dedicated to illustrate how to enjoy the world through some deceptively progressive techniques. Over the coming months, I’ll share insights on all sides of travel. From things like how to properly remember a trip … Read on
Do we really need to visit a place just because something big, tragic, important happened there long ago? If we’re really being honest, I bet we often don’t know what to make of an in-person appearance at many historical sites. Just give it … Read on
