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Sunday, August 09, 2020

Art Pepper ‎– Ophelia (August 9th 1975)





On August 9th 1975, Art Pepper went into the studio after a long hiatus. Joined by Charlie Haden on bass, Shelly Manne on drums, and on piano – Hampton Hawes.

Friday, May 17, 2019

Herman Wouk

He told Writer’s Digest in 1966. “Imaginative writing is a wonderful way of life, and no man who can live by it should ask for more.”



His death, just 10 days before his 104th birthday, was confirmed by his literary agent, Amy Rennert. She said he had been working on another book when he died, the subject of which he had not yet told her.

Monday, February 05, 2018

Tower Zero

Lifeguard Tower Zero - Western Malibu, CA

Los Angeles County lifeguard Cal Porter retired from the profession in 1976. Some years later he penned a memoir of sorts on the interwebs relaying tales of Malibu from the 1940's onward. I managed to transcribe some of Mr. Porter's writings before they were gobbled up in an expansionist's promotion. Speaking of Zero Point, Mr. Porter said "the place was just too good... The lobster and abalone diving were almost as good as the surfing". Huzzah Mr. Porter.
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