Gather: Articles by Adam Maffei

Tracks and Tales Too

Adam Maffei — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:00:16 GMT

As much as I miss the good ol' days of sitting next to my favorite travel agent as her fingers flew across the keyboard in search of a good deal, I now find the hours float away as I search the ether . . .

Tracks & Tales #1

Adam Maffei — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:51:43 GMT

The setting - I'm sitting at the recording console of the studio, playing back the 2" master tape and beating the pads of a roland octapad drum machine as I lay down the rhythm track to . . .

House of Records (Part 7)

Adam Maffei — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:26:43 GMT

Six articles ago our story began. In Part 1 we learned about James Holdenfield who inherited a nice sum of money. In Part 2 we ventured with James on his record buying binge. By Part . . .

House of Records Pt VI

Adam Maffei — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:17:23 GMT

THE SECOND FLOOR One of the most distasteful decisions in making this house was the stairs. The stairs were made of multiple copies of one album. Few people would have had the nerve to actually . . .

The House of Records Part 5

Adam Maffei — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:52:06 GMT

THE LIVING ROOM Bartholemew and I met in the kitchen hall and ventured into the living room. The walls were painted in swishes and swirls of pastel colors. The pattern on the wallpaper looked . . .

The House of Records Pt. Four

Adam Maffei — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:59:30 GMT

THE FRONT FOYER Walking within the walls of this house is an overwhelming experience, even for the casual record collector. The reason? It's damn hot. The walls and ceiling's . . .

The House of Records Part III

Adam Maffei — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:05:04 GMT

THE RECOVERY The doctors said James had suffered a severe manifestation of compulsive behavior. They said he had a "binaural fascination" and should not be weaned away from records completely. . . .

The House of Records Part 2

Adam Maffei — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:00:09 GMT

THE BINGE Since recieving his first record, Elvis' Rock & Roll #1 on the H.M.V. label for his fifth birthday in 1957, James Holdenfield has been an avid record collector. When his grandmother . . .

The House of Records Pt.1

Adam Maffei — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:44:51 GMT

In the 1980's, I was a music critic. Record companies constantly sent me records so I could listen to the latest and shower the world with my cultured opinion. I could make or break an album . . .

Life On The Cstream

Adam Maffei — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:42:32 GMT

In response to many of Susan's and my friends and colleagues requests, I am posting more pictures of our prototype motorhome - the one and only Airstream Class C currently on the planet. At . . .

What A Difference A Day Makes

Adam Maffei — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:51:46 GMT

Years ago, when I lived on Los Angeles, one of the occupational hazards associated with my work in the film business was encountering celebrities. I quickly discovered the difference between stars . . .

A Prairie Home Parade

Adam Maffei — Tue, 16 May 2006 18:53:27 GMT

May 3rd was a picture perfect day in St. Paul, Minnesota. My wife and I had booked a room at one of our favorite hotels, aptly named The St. Paul Hotel, a month before. As always the folks . . .

Where in the world is?

Adam Maffei — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 22:38:05 GMT

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I was thinking

Adam Maffei — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:24:59 GMT

his is a way . . .

Cleavers

Adam Maffei — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:36:49 GMT

When I was a boy I often started my mornings by watching Leave it to Beaver on the UHF channel. I recall Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver, thier sons, Eddie, Lumpy, Gilbert and the rest of the crowd. I believe I . . .

Intelliscope

Adam Maffei — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:54:47 GMT

A song I wrote years ago included the line: "We need to widen our intelliscopes" I think it means we need to search within in order to understand the breadth of meaning . . .

Oh . . . Christmas Tree ?

Adam Maffei — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:39:59 GMT

My wife and I had a tradition. Every year, the day after the 23rd of December, we conclude our month long dialog about whether we should bundle up, head to the local Christmas tree stand, buy a . . .

simulacrum

Adam Maffei — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:25:32 GMT

As I stare toward the silhouetted sky my eyes search for meaning The night sky is true yet the outward truth is only reflected by the light in the darkness In the day the sun will wash the truth and hide . . .

Nerd

Adam Maffei — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:03:04 GMT

In response to the 1wrd game: A word that flashed into my brain was NERD. Nerds can be silly and fun. As fate would have it there is a post from the American Heritage Dictionary here on Gather that teaches . . .

Tell me about Telescopes?

Adam Maffei — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:50:04 GMT

I just read Peterson Field Guides Note of the Week -- Mercury - here on Gather. It makes me want to be an optimist - I want to look up more. I'm wondering if any Gatherers have suggestions . . .

Life Is A Road Trip Learning Your A,B,C's

Adam Maffei — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:33:53 GMT

In my last post I stated that the Boston RV show of 2001 changed my life. Taken out of context one might say that's pathetic. In context some might say that's pathetic. But, I'll . . .

Queen For A Day

Adam Maffei — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:42:49 GMT

I was dreaming that I heard a boat's horn blowing next to my right ear. Within moments I realized this was no dream. I nudged my wife, rolled out of bed, and pulled open the curtains of . . .

Is Time and Again A Movie?

Adam Maffei — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:37:03 GMT

I commented that after reading Robert Mack's Heavenly here on Gather (which I really enjoyed) that it brought to mind a book called Time and Again by Jack Finney. Seth . . .

Leave Your Baggage At Home

Adam Maffei — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 23:10:03 GMT

Not too long ago my wife and I were standing in line at one of our favorite Maine attractions, the L.L. Bean customer service area. As I recall we were on a quest to convert coupons we received . . .

Life's A Road Trip

Adam Maffei — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 23:08:17 GMT

Over the past few years I have become an evangelist. My conversion didn't take place seated in a pew at the local church. Neither did it happen in an awe-inspiring moment out in nature. . . .

To Write is Right for Me

Adam Maffei — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:16:06 GMT

So here I am - Staring at the screen, thinking about all of the things I should be doing - and wondering what it is I should be writing.

I want to write. I need to write. I used to write. I . . .

Happy Days?

Adam Maffei — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 20:12:58 GMT

Into The Depths

Adam Maffei — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 16:00:08 GMT

The Gift Of Life

Adam Maffei — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:59:10 GMT

The Power of Now

Adam Maffei — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:59:55 GMT