Tag Archives: Elvis Costello

“More Than This / There Is Nothing”: Bill Murray in Lost in Translation for Sofia Coppola Month

Posted on September 21, 2024 by sheila

This piece originally appeared on Jeremy Richey’s awesome blog Moon in the Gutter, as part of his “Sofia Coppola Month” back in May 2013. He had guest writers take on all number of topics, and I wrote about Bill Murray … Continue reading →

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“Was it a millionaire who said, ‘Imagine no possessions’?” — Elvis Costello

Posted on August 25, 2024 by sheila

It’s his birthday today. Yes. It was a millionaire who spouted that line. And I love that millionaire, don’t get me wrong, but I do not love the lyrics of that beloved song. I saw Elvis Costello in concert three … Continue reading →

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My New Life Music Shuffle

Posted on June 29, 2021 by sheila

This has been going on for two months. It’s been a very busy and yet very strange time. Lots more driving than I normally did in my “old” life. Music has helped me stay grounded.

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Music Shuffle for a New Era

Posted on March 10, 2021 by sheila

If you follow me elsewhere, you know there have been huge changes in my life in the last 4 or 5 months. Changes tragic and changes new. I have moved. I now live by the ocean in a house surrounded … Continue reading →

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Stressful Autumn Shuffle

Posted on November 16, 2020 by sheila

The past two months have been so stressful I’m not sure I even processed the stress. I’ve been up in Rhode Island, mostly, and then Allison and I went and stayed in a cottage in the woods of Connecticut for … Continue reading →

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Music Monday: BUDWEISER!!!!!, by Brendan O’Malley

Posted on April 20, 2020 by sheila

My talented brother Brendan O’Malley is an amazing writer and actor. He’s wonderful in the recent You & Me, directed by Alexander Baack. (I interviewed Baack about the film here.) His most recent gig was story editor/writer on the hit … Continue reading →

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50 Best Albums, by Brendan O’Malley, #40. Elvis Costello, King of America

Posted on April 8, 2019 by sheila

My talented brother Brendan O’Malley is an amazing writer and actor. He’s wonderful in the recent You & Me, directed by Alexander Baack. (I interviewed Baack about the film here.) His most recent gig was story editor/writer on the hit … Continue reading →

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Autumnal iPod Shuffle

Posted on October 10, 2017 by sheila

Been a while since I’ve done one of these. I am working 3, 4 jobs and my writing career has morphed into a semi-regular schedule of work – expected and unexpected – but I will NEVER give up this blog. … Continue reading →

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Two Obsessives: Pat McCurdy and I Discuss Elvis

Posted on May 27, 2017 by sheila

Pat McCurdy and I go way WAY back. He’s a brilliant songwriter and performer in the Milwaukee/Chicago area. I first saw him play in Chicago. (Well, actually, this isn’t true. I first saw him when I was 12 or 13 … Continue reading →

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Sick-Bed iPod Shuffle

Posted on August 18, 2015 by sheila

I had surgery on Saturday. My mother’s been here helping me. Hopefully my health problem is now solved. Fingers crossed, y’all, I’ve been living with this horrible situation since 2013. And I already had surgery for it in 2010. It … Continue reading →

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