Happy New Year Donald!

Happy Holidays 2026

Behold At first sight, Dr. Trumpenstein shrinks away from the MAGA monster that he had created in his own image. Like so many demigods before him, however, the doctor could not control his offspring and, like Kronos, he’s afraid he will be castrated. Thus the good doctor hastens to open the door into summer in […]

Longer Is Better: Prog Rock, Jams, and Rock Concertos

This is Harley Lond’s curated guide to long-form musical performances (excluding classical and jazz) released over a span of some 75 years. This list is coordinated to an Amazon Playlist, which can be found here. Included are some 72 songs offering 12 hours of listening enjoyment … to blow your mind. 1952 Duke Ellington – […]

Harley’s Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle Rice Soup

My mother came from that long line of Jewish cooks who were never satisfied with a printed recipe; she was always potchkeing around with the ingredients, be it from a Jewish cookbook or an LA Times Food Section recipe. She’d add a little bit here, a little bit there. This was also true for […]