Around the Bend: On human islands

We recently saw a documentary on singer/social activist Phil Ochs. People, like me, know the name but not much else. Now I know. He was an intense performer and organizer for civil rights and, then, the anti-war movement. He wrote and performed a steady stream of songs related to his intense commitments.

Cavalier Roundball Roundup: Time to break out the fife and drum

One of the first things that strikes you about Tony Bennett’s sideline coaching style is his always outwardly calm demeanor.

Regardless of the time or situation, an isolated view of just him would leave an observer thinking he was watching Tony watch his dog run in the park. 

He occasionally smiles.  Once in awhile he laughs.  He crouches a lot.  He also whistles, that two or four fingers-in-the-mouth shrill kind of whistle.

But, if you see him looking out of sorts on the street these days, glancing skyward apprehensively for falling space debris, cut him a little slack.