Back in the late 80s at the VOA morning meeting it was announced that the Grateful Dead would be in the downstairs conference room at 11 o’clock. A wannabe dead head, I strolled over to the C Street entrance where the band members emerged from a stretch limo. With only the music editor providing a greeting, I asked Jerry Garcia if they would like to see … Continue reading When the Grateful Dead Came to VOA…..and More
(expanded version) San Francisco and Prague are beautiful cities. In San Francisco it’s the lucent blue of a vast bay, pastel homes climbing formidable hills, and a magnificent bridge spanning the chasm where bay and ocean meet. In Prague it’s the low graceful Charles Bridge spanning the river that winds through a bejeweled city. Cathedral spires pierce the sky above and Prague Castle looms over … Continue reading Remembering Magical Times in San Francisco and Prague
San Francisco and Prague are beautiful cities. In San Francisco it’s the lucent blue of a vast bay, pastel homes climbing formidable hills, and a magnificent bridge spanning the chasm where bay and ocean meet. In Prague it’s the low-slung, graceful Charles Bridge spanning the river that winds through a bejeweled city. Above, cathedral spires pierce the sky and Prague Castle looms over the ancient … Continue reading When There Was Magic in San Francisco and Prague
Barry D. Wood 