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Blog 4.30.24

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Yesterday was extremely busy and productive. Today I’m feeling a bit washed out. Which is fine. I’m learning to listen to my body and adjust my pace, as needed. I did get up early and do yoga and journaling this morning; and I’ve done a read-through of the next three…

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Blog 4.29.24

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Friday night I recorded a lengthy interview with Nelson Valente Aguilar of the band Como Las Movies. I’m excited to share it when it’s finally edited and published. Right now I have three episodes waiting to be released – a poet, a filmmaker, and a musician. All three super talented….

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Blog 4.28.24

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“Last night I had the strangest dream…” No doubt it was the result of watching this documentary about jazz pianist Bill Evans previously that evening: The 1950s and 60s were a magical time for jazz, and Evans was among the best of the best. This doc features tons of great…

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Blog 4.24.24

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I spent a lot of years mercilessly driving myself toward productivity. It wasn’t very nice. I treated myself like a machine, and when I couldn’t keep up with the demands that I placed on myself, I’d feel guilty and worthless. This is a particular kind of neurosis that I think…

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Blog 4.23.24

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Today I have a break in the writing action because it’s time to clean the damn house. Back when I was working full-time and raising two kids, I used to be much more fastidious about keeping up with it. It’s amusing to find that the more time I have, the…

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Blog 4.22.24

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I had a perfectly lovely spring weekend so I’m kicking off the week refreshed and optimistic. On Saturday, I hung out with my BFF all day. She had to make charoset and I assisted by cutting up a buttload of apples. I enjoy cutting fruit and veg, so I volunteered…

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Blog 4.18.24

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This blog post is going to sound a little whiny, but I need to get it out before I start writing today. I met with one of my writing partners early this morning for our regular exchange/feedback sesh, and her feedback was fantastic. But as usual, after receiving feedback I…

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Blog 4.17.24

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I had an opportunity to interview filmmaker Geoff Marslett yesterday for an upcoming podcast episode, and it was a powerful conversation about the challenges independent artists face, and the line we have to walk between our wildest creative impulses and marketability. To me, it feels like a paradox. Art, by…

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