Howling at the Moon

The S.O.B. Letter Column

Bob Robles

Book review: The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Wow! If you want to read a book about the end of civilization, try this one. I'm not easily freaked out, but I was cringing with each page turn. A man and his son wander the barren countryside of what was the US trying to survive. As unrelentingly grim the story may be, it ends on a somewhat hopeful note. I'll say no more and let you fair readers decide if this is your cup of tea. A friend of mine who owns a bookstore also recommends, "No country for old men." by the same author. Soon to be a major motion picture.

I spent the last weekend of April at the Coachella Valley Music Festival in Indio, CA. My 2 daughters and I have been attending for the past 3 years. As a true old fart, I really enjoy the opportunity to hear new artists, and some old ones as well. It has been a fun family outing (although my wife refuses to attend). If you can brave the 100 degree F weather, a very fun event.