Weird Al – Strings Attached at the State Fair

I can cross “See ‘Weird Al’ in concert” off of my bucket list. The scene: The Minnesota State Fairgrounds – aka “The […]

Meeting Peter David, 25 Years Later

A fan encounter with the great ‘writer of stuff’ Peter David during a 2018 convention visit and reflections back to a first encounter with David in 1993.

Still A King of Kong – A Billy Mitchell Update

An update from 2018 on the latest trials and tribulations from the former King of Kong, arcade gaming legend Billy Mitchell.

Meeting John Carpenter – A Concert Review

A detailed look at John Carpenter’s 2017 Anthology Tour stop in Minnesota, including meeting the man in person.

Prince and his Purple Reign

Thoughts on Prince and his legacy around Minnesota on the anniversary of his death.

Losing Leonard Nimoy

A look back at the career of Leonard Nimoy after learning that Nimoy had passed away. Nimoy’s professional intersections with William Shatner is also covered.

Thoughts On The Passing Of Steve Jobs

An immediate reaction to the death of Steve Jobs and how his life was influenced by his relationship with Bill Gates.

Last Starfighter with Cast & Crew Reunion

A report and video segment from the 25th Anniversary screening of “The Last Starfighter” at the Aero Theatre with cast and crew in Los Angeles.

Sean Connery & Me: Man Who Would Be King

The details around seeing Sean Connery introduce “The Man who would be King” at AFI’s 2008 “Night at the Movies.”

Jon Voight vs. the German

The summary of an encounter with the actor Jon Voight, as it occurred during his political endorsement tour of California in the Fall of 2008.