Welcome to 111 Words, by Andrew Shields

No photographs allowed at the Prado in Madrid (but photos allowed at other European museums)

Catchy, inevitable, and surprising melodies from a band led by drummer Sphelelo Muzibuko at the Bird’s Eye in Basel, 27 August 2026

John Scofield and “Jolene” at the Willisau Jazz Festival, 26 August 2026

A cathartic scene from "M*A*S*H” in 1974

Explaining "M*A*S*H” references in an episode of “Community” to my daughter

Museum visits in France and Spain in the last four weeks