I’ve never wanted to pop champagne on a plane.Tumblr (3.0; @theskyisballing)https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/<figure data-orig-width="750" data-orig-height="738" class="tmblr-full"><img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/f479ddf7828c6cc227f3b833d9dafdc0/tumblr_inline_pa697mpsWj1qc5bvl_540.jpg" data-orig-width="750" data-orig-height="738"/></figure><figure data-orig-width="432" data-orig-height="647" class="tmblr-full"><img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/36a6d68eed1f6539790defa846808e74/tumblr_inline_pa6933nhbm1qc5bvl_540.png" data-orig-width="432" data-orig-height="647"/></figure><figure data-orig-width="432" data-orig-height="647" class="tmblr-full"><img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/a695e0db204413c00c303b9c94c860c1/tumblr_inline_pa694tXS4b1qc5bvl_540.png" data-orig-width="432" data-orig-height="647"/></figure><!-- more --><figure data-orig-width="432" data-orig-height="563" class="tmblr-full"><img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/a5f798b6660f2e9fb3bf70063cf2e79b/tumblr_inline_pa695a1KVF1qc5bvl_540.png" data-orig-width="432" data-orig-height="563"/></figure>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/174794402908https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/174794402908Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:41:04 -0400<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/e545ae10c9e5c3857993f2dc0cc39d14/tumblr_mn5qf6ibp91qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m quoted on page one of Phil Jackson’s new book, “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success.” It’s all downhill from here.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/50997011868https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/50997011868Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:42 -0400<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/f3bcd52cc07d292789e5b98d9078864e/tumblr_mkpuehkDdE1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The wisdom has held up; the cover has not.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/47089393783https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/47089393783Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:39:52 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gI4bJlnS9S8?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Ski got the beat for “Luchini” from a group called Adventures in the Land of Music. That makes more sense that it should. </p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/47007846666https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/47007846666Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:02:58 -0400<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/c8e4371efb5443e5d91d0e23c40cfee2/tumblr_mkfszx3Wup1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The LA Weekly cover: a horse, a man, and his Durag.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/46614715631https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/46614715631Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:33:33 -0400<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/ed599fcce8b4b10369d665f936ed77f2/tumblr_mjtncxYMAc1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The real winner of the LA Marathon. (at LA Marathon)</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/45612666677https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/45612666677Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:24:33 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-joBISjtQ3M?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Renamed “Coxsone Hop,” this was the anthem of choice in the late 50s for when Jamaican soundmen wanted to turn things up. The tune that helped him win every soundclash. Also a favorite of Dean Moriarty, nee Neil Cassidy. </p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/44026975550https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/44026975550Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:38:04 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/85766694e1d04e7801458e337efef1ac/tumblr_miqmpoocaL1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My only life goal left is to win a Source Award.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/43909867864https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/43909867864Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:44:12 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/4c2e02ceb1c2ed6d7b75c090990d647b/tumblr_mi567ot5Cv1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boiler Room. 100% Silk. Going on right now. Smooth.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42980836611https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42980836611Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:38:12 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/1ba52c3c5bb7e2a2676bd73743a09514/tumblr_mi13sw7Ogu1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What you need this year.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42795887285https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42795887285Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:55:44 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/0f058c5a0a4d7aa3d8150dfd2ac5e6b6/tumblr_mhw1stec7s1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>There had to be a better way they could’ve phrased that.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42566432652https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42566432652Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:24:29 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GM7fID5qLyc?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Shuggie and Zappa jamming on Johnny Otis’ old Pasadena radio show. Very Led Zep III before Led Zep III.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42487738121https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42487738121Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:33:58 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGo2SqK6hLo?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Shuggie Otis original is far superior, but the Brothers Johnson trump him on their sequin vest game.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42486790860https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42486790860Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:17:31 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/518061c719d8adaab98c58904a87df79/tumblr_mhsaf2iC9j1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Larry Csonka’s acting career. Frequently unsung.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42412681407https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42412681407Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:40:14 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/d6b5fb1c5539bc65d432f8648b6c6505/tumblr_mhk4wtqb2y1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This just arrived in the mail. Donuts for lunch it is.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42039308864https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42039308864Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:00:29 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ymQIt7Iyx-c?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I Smooth 7. ‘95. Crenshaw. </p> <p>My goal in life is to get a pack of Philly’s with people dancing on the box. </p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42002345728https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/42002345728Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:53:39 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/2f72f477de245afcac55d988a6717b55/tumblr_mhirys6VNo1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41990853065https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41990853065Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:23:16 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/67c62a5daa326dcc1271ccf17f832fbf/tumblr_mhaprsWVGN1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Vinyl Sunday: “Home” by @nosajthing. Ideal rainy day soundtrack.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41621946959https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41621946959Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:55:04 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/3b91b549b6a1fba151894f63934efb1f/tumblr_mh97nc0OKv1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The view from the rocking chair.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41554861437https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41554861437Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:26:00 -0500<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/0a74cc7765c4232138255c42bdf504fa/tumblr_mh97jyWkpo1qcxn4ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The view from the rocking chair.</p>https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41554703177https://theskyisballing.tumblr.com/post/41554703177Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:23:58 -0500