Last night before bed I read a short story that reminded me of a time in my life where I was very much alone in the world. So of course, I had terrible dreams. And by terrible, I mean emotionally fraught. They were the kind of dreams that brought back…
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Blog 5.5.24
I’m watching American institutions actively demonize young people whose only sin appears to be protesting a literal genocide. I’m watching grown adults I’ve worked alongside for years – who have given lip service to the ideas of justice, equality, and courage with their goddamned MLK quotes and solidarity marches –…
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Q Review | The Devil in the White City | Erik Larson
One of the best parts about writing these little reviews on my personal blog is that I am under no obligation to be objective or fair. So let me begin by saying this is one of the best books I’ve ever read and if you don’t read it you’re a…
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Blog 4.30.24
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
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
“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
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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Q Review | Junky | William S. Burroughs
I picked this up on sale at BookPeople late last year and finally got around to reading it. I’d read The Naked Lunch by Burroughs ages ago during a formative time in my life. It was sufficiently disorienting, so I knew what I was in for. Turns out Junky (1953)…
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Blog 4.23.24
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
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…