Comfort and privacy...

Online diversions suit a tight schedule at home.

It's been a tough couple of weeks out here. As I mentioned last time, our two-month rainy stretch eventually did stop, but still haven't been out much because I've been looking after my very old cat. He's needed some fairly serious nursing care, and he made his final vet trip last night. So rather than concentrating on giant outdoor creations, phone-enabled street performances, urbanism in action, or festive events, I've most recently rounded up a set of online diversions you can enjoy in, or on, the comfort and privacy of your own sofa, desk, bed or comfy-chair, along with any animals you live with, human or otherwise.

They include a very nifty online version of a favorite folded-paper game, some beautifully animated folk tales, plus some words and gestures from William S. Burroughs. I hope you'll bear with me for also drawing your attention to a memorial tribute to a beloved animal.

The coming few weeks look like they're going to be fairly busy. I'll be out and about more, in several different cities; I'm hoping to let you know first-hand about several promising-looking live performances. Also, I'm looking forward to letting you know a little bit about the evolution of music visualization; I'll probably look at a pioneer of literary hypertext, too. Of course if you know of something you think I should write about, especially if it's something I can see in person either in northern California or in New York, please drop me a line and let me know!