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  • David Gilmour Plucks A Melody From The Air With ‘Rattle That Lock’

    On the title track of his new solo disc, the Pink Floyd guitarist manages to turn an everyday annoyance into a serviceable hook. He speaks with NPR’s Scott Simon. Source: David Gilmour Plucks A Melody From The Air With ‘Rattle That Lock’

  • Kids shoes today…

    Are waaaay cooler than anything I ever had when I was a kid. Yes, they light up. Yes, they cost more than the last shoes I bought for my adult self.   

  • Keytar Solo!

    A sweet guest solo from Herbie Hancock on What Would You Say…

  • Find inspiration in the highly decorated trucks of India

    Find inspiration in the highly decorated trucks of India (DesignFaves) Crazy stuff.

  • Diablo Foothills Regional Park

    Another weekend, another park visit.  This one was only a 15 minute drive from our place.  It wasn’t obvious where to park;  there’s a small lot right at the trailhead, but it filled up just as we rolled in.  Better to park at the big (but unpaved and full of craters) lot you pass on…

  • Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

    We’re slowly trying to get to know our new area.  Our first major park like stop was Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.  Its about 25 minutes away from our place. The hills, even though all burnt up from the drought are still very pretty.  Would have liked to take the kids on the mine tour,…