Author: Don Durito

Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Vol. 74

It has been a long time. I more or less ended my walkabout (a couple quick appearances during that period duly noted) a few days ago. For now, I am back. This track comes from the ending scene of the Season 2 finale for Orphan...

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Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Vol. 68

I’ve probably shared this one before (from my Japanese ambient post a little while back). Sort of some chill-out music to prep me for one of my upcoming trips over the next few weeks. I got turned on to his work from an EP...

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Midweek Cafe and Lounge, Vol. 67

Another blast from the past. This song was such an optimistic take on an era that was only barely beginning. At some future point in time, some other group of kids will, in their own unique way, conjure up some song to...

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"Spider-Man of France" to get citizenship

Earlier you may have read of the young man from Mali, Maumoudou Gassama, who climbed four stories up a building’s facade to rescue a kid who was dangling from a balcony. He certainly earned his new nickname. This story is...

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This blog has a ratings abuse problem

I hate writing meta diaries, and I usually consider them a waste. However we have a problem. Hence, I am making an exception. I’ll start with a statement that can be filled in: Recognizing a need for action is a starting...

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