Pete

Buffalo King out of Rochester is a good band. Give them a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORTI...

My brother was back visiting Mom, and I said we need to write a song about Dad. He's been gone for 10 years. Dad always had his University of Maryland class ring on his hand. We used that iconic ring of his to write lyrics for this bare bones acoustic song, "The Ring." youtu.be/xx7wXTaR0i4?...

Remembering Mike Ditka. youtu.be/B9NO24hbe8Q?...

This little guy we found in our backyard was full of fleas. My wife has bathed him a couple of times and used the flea comb to get rid those pests. Such a great photo!

Found this little one in our backyard. Our 2 adult cats are traumatized. Scared and hissing at this little ball of fur. Weirdos. :) Learned to use the litter box in one day. Trying to find a home for this critter.

My music project Wolf Run station released another song, There Was A Time. Here is the link for the major song platforms: release.landr.com/991061119643 Here is a little lyric video. It's about good old Father Time kicking you in the shins. 😁

Hobbes was outside for a few minutes and chewing on some grass. Here in the picture, it looks like he is posing for the Westminster dog show. A stunning creature!!

My brother was mountaineering in Washington state and discovered Jabba the Hut frozen in a glacier.

We put food out for a feral cat that just had kittens and is looking really emaciated and we get this new breed of cat coming for dinner.

My brother is at 3 Fingers Lookout in Washington state repairing an old firetower cabin. Now that is a view.

Releasing a new song soon with some of my friends in a music project called Wolf Run Station.

Every time I watch the news, I think of the astute wisdom of Gene Wilder in Blazing Saddles. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYTQ...

Bumble bee sleeping on one of our sunflowers early in the morning.

Cherry tomatoes did fantastic this year. One of the few bright spots in the garden. And guaranteed to be free of cyclospora, salmonella, and any other US food borne virus!

My son's cats Ralph and Alice waiting for someone to open the box from Chewy. Don't know if they want what's in the box, or just the box. :)

Saw this adult bald eagle with 2 big juvenile offspring. What an impressive creature.

My band Lone Crow Rebellion is on hiatus. I created a small music project, Wolf Run Station with my brother and some good friends. The first release, “Graveyard Shift” has been released! Here is a link to the song: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Flower garden is blooming!

AI is discovering all kinds of vulnerabilities and security flaws in many software platforms that attackers could use to compromise these systems. Wouldn't it be ironic if AI is what brings down the tech software companies that built it. "The call is coming from inside the house!"

Hydrangas look stunning in the morning drizzle.

This is a page from Aldous Huxley's "The Devils of Loudun". Almost 75 years ago he saw how new "media" could be used by "power" to influence and control, and to bring individuals to almost mindless subhumanity. His words have become so frighteningly prophetic regarding social media today.

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires in North Central PA. Wow, it is bad. The smoke smell is so strong! Feel for our Canadian neighbors enduring this.

Stunning lily from the flower garden.

Also got to see a new band for me opening for King's X, Sound & Shape. Fantastic musicians! Check them out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTI-...

Saw King's X last night in Pittsburgh with my son. Holy cow! Awesome show. That bass sound of Dug Pinnick is insane. My seat was rumblin' when he hit that low string. And to think that he is 75 YEARS OLD! Man, his voice is still awesome!! If only I could be rockin' like that at 75.

This fearsome beast just turned 10 yesterday. He was only yawning, but there is always a little thought that crawls through the back of your mind that he may just decide to use those fangs on an exposed leg for the heck of it. The unpredictable nature of cats!

Watching France v. Paraguay. Personal take: Feigning injuries every 2 minutes ruins the game. Sheesh! You are great athletes: "Man up!". Should be penalized for flopping like you tore your ACL, then hop back up 10 seconds later. 🤬

My son sent me this link to the album Mind Transplant by Alphonze Mouzon. Great funk fusion album. What a drummer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=blEX...

A stunner from my wife's flower garden!

Had some hard frosts at the beginning of May and I thought our blueberries were toast, but we actually got a nice size bucket, and more are ripening. Blueberry jam is on the horizon.

Our regular backyard visitors.

Heard a great description of AI in music by Glenn Fricker: "AI is a glorified collage machine trained on the past."

Just got tickets for me and my son to go see King's X in a few weeks. One of the greatest rock bands!

From the Palmer Art Museum. This was a painting called The Bowery, which highlighted the misery of the poor in New York. Pictured is two people trying to get a little shelter from the elements.

This was one of my favorite exhibits at the Palmer Art Museum. An artist created a new superhero in comic book form. Made me smile.

Went to the Palmer Art Museum in State College, PA and saw some interesting work. This is the 10 dollar "jackass" bill from 1880. The eagle in the middle looks fine, but if you look at it upside down, it is a jackass. Clever work by the engraver.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. A living art masterpiece right outside your door. Get outside and find some living art!

Friend gave us a clipping of a cactus last year. Survived a PA winter and now it is flowering for the very first time.

Mom has brought a new generation to our backyard.

Our arch nemesis is back. :) We have all that nice grass for her, yet she insists on eating our flowers, hosta and vegetable garden plants.

MIlo always follows the sun for naps.

This little rose breasted grosbeak got stuck on our front porch on the side windows and couldn't figure out how to get out despite the fact the whole front porch is open. :)

There are certain gigs where the sound guys just nail the sound. The crew at the Rusnock amphitheater had my bass guitar dialed in. Don't get that every time, but when you do, it is awesome! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bewL...

Saw this handsome fellow in the backyard this morning. Don't see many Scarlet Tanagers, so this was great to see him.

Just bought this CD. (old codger wants physical media) Great album. If you like bands like Tool, check out the band Kolm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rU5...

As the world burns, Milo remains unconcerned, and feels it is always the right time to take a nap. Be like Milo. 🙂

A good friend found this print at an estate sale and gave it to me as a gift since he knew I am a huge 3 Stooges fan. It hangs proudly in my music studio. Great caricature drawing!

Clip from a Rival Sons concert awhile back. Great show!

Lost a great singer and frontman, Brad Arnold. Saw 3 Doors Down several times and he was so great to the audience. It's a sad day. 😢