James Bond, Radiohead, and the New Year

My wife and I spent New Year’s Eve at a James Bond event in Washington D.C.

The event was held at the Washington Plaza Hotel, and combined all the style associated with Bond — black tie, martinis, gourmet food — with a festive party for folks who admire …

Although I may not have the exact quote, Ray Bradbury once said something like, “Jump off the cliff and learn how to play guitar on the way down.”

Well, that’s certainly one way to learn to fly:

• Last fall I started taking guitar lessons.

• In August I started playing in a band with other …

Yes, I’ve heard about not being able to teach old dogs new tricks. Nevertheless, I started taking guitar lessons last fall and really enjoyed it. But I’ve been away for much of this year, so to help avoid forgetting everything I’ve learned I decided to try something new on my own.

So here’s me …