quick notes, thoughts, reminders, etc - not meant to be polished posts at all, but thought/data capturing that others might find interesting
Wine Across America
URLThe Morning Edition segment on this book was included in the NPR Books podcast.
The segment includes an author interview, and some wine tasting of some of the unique wines encountered in this book.
Beyond wine, this book would appeal to those interested in American history and travel.
NPR.com post
KCRW Today’s Top Tune: Unkol James Brown
URLIt was definitely a change from the mellow girl-voiced music that’s been shuffling into my player this morning while working…still, IMO it’s on the mellow side of techno.
Death by Chocolate Cappuccino
URL Lately I have been weary of my caffeine intake, and have been experimenting with life-changes like herbal teas over coffee.
Then, I run across a recipe for Death by Chocolate Cappuccino. Dangnabit!
John Ledyard
URLI need to read more on him - seems like an interesting person living at a pivotal time and associated with some of the most influential figures in American history - Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, etc.
Insomnia Radio & Social Networking
The interview is focused on music, but I found it great insight from listening to them discuss how they are mobilizing their existing and future community members around a niche and passion.
What’s interesting is how they’re considering socialization, sharing something people are passionate about, and monetization all within the same efforts.
KCRW TTT: Luka Bloom / Change
URL RSSMore on them at http://lukabloom.com - you can listen to more selections, too.
Michael Silverblatt Interviewed on LA City Beat
URLa good look into a book reviewer’s life
mentions several LA small presses & other locations - need to follow-up
mentions several LA-based writers to look into
