February 28: CHARLES DURNING – Hard Work and Salvation
by CHARLES DURNING: February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012 Despite all that I post here about artists, athletes, and historical figures, the person I’ve probably …
Month: February 2021
February 26: JACKIE GLEASON – Two Distinct Voices
JACKIE GLEASON: February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987 During a recent interview with Howard Stern, musician Dave Grohl shared a story about his daughter …
February 25: MARK ROTHKO – The Time Art Requires
MARK ROTHKO: September 25, 1903 – February 25, 1970 The irony of this project is that it directly correlates with low points in my life. …
February 8: NEAL CASSADY – A Muse Most Sacrificial
NEAL CASSADY: February 8, 1926 – February 4, 1968 When I re-started this project a few weeks ago, I wrote about Janis Joplin and how …
February 4: CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG – Don’t Let the Bias Grind You Down
CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG: Published February 4, 1963 Growing up, I was always “the big kid” – and not by a small margin, either. …