Category Archives: Art and Life

Memories and milestones

Posted on August 10, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Hi, and welcome to the “John Wayne Room” of the Canyon Lodge Motel in Seligman, Arizona, “Birthplace of Route 66,” the “Mother Road” of America. Seligman (population 456) is representative … Continue reading →

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Something about that name …

Posted on August 9, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) “I think, therefore I am.” Descartes Given that I am setting out on a road trip this morning with Chandler to Colorado to look into some possibilities for his future, … Continue reading →

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What’s good about it?

Posted on August 8, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) I met a Millennial art teacher yesterday and he pretty much confirmed everything we know and love about Millennials … and art. Yesterday I did online church from the Laguna … Continue reading →

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‘For Free’

Posted on July 27, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Last Sunday, Joni Mitchell appeared live at the famous Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. Just the fact that she was live was pretty amazing given her long struggle to … Continue reading →

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639-year Concert

Posted on February 4, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Time is an ocean, but it ends at the shore. – Bob Dylan There is a live concert going on right now being performed at this very moment on a … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Joy

Posted on February 3, 2022 by jwfisch

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. (Psalms 150:5-6) My older son loves to play the drums. He’s … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on March 16, 2021 by jwfisch

I can hear Willie Nelson’s stringy voice as we get in the car and head north after only a day’s respite between road trips. “On the road again.” This time I’m with Chandler and we are headed to Sacramento and … Continue reading →

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LA’s own rock star

Posted on October 1, 2020 by jwfisch

Los Angeles has its own rock star. Now I know there are a lot of rock stars this city has produced in its history, but none like this one. That’s because this one is a rock — a real rock … Continue reading →

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Purple camels and walking trees

Posted on July 10, 2020 by jwfisch

Let’s face it, kids have it all over us adults when it comes to creativity.  One of the requisites of a creative mind is the ability to see things from a fresh perspective. This is where the kids come in. … Continue reading →

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a sacrificial poet

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jwfisch

    This is the logo for one of the open mic’s John attends. John wants to welcome any Chicago visitors to “The Catch,” and thank them for welcoming him into their community.     John Shirk is a missionary to … Continue reading →

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