Month: July 2012

The More Things Change, The More Things Change

July 14, 2012 By Mickey Friedman It’s hard to knock the French. What with their incredible baguettes and that nifty decision to call potatoes the apples of the earth. But they got it wrong when it comes to change. From…

I’m Bringing It Home

June 21, 2012 By Mickey Friedman I’m bringing it home. That’s what Bob calls finishing the song or the gig. I’ve been doing what I said I wouldn’t ever do again. Making a film. When my friend Beth began her…

Going, going, gone

June 7, 2012 By Mickey Friedman Things are different since Vladimir left. Now when I rant, mutter, or converse in more measured tones, there’s nobody listening. Vladimir responded in his own unique Quaker Parrot way and most of it went…

Losing My Grip

May 19, 2012 By Mickey Friedman Do you remember when people would say “he’s losing his grip on reality” about someone who seemed not quite there? When an expert on something or other would announce on TV that some adamant,…