This collage is one of my favorites. I created it last year during a rather confusing time in my professional life. There is a misconception that a person finds something they love doing and sticks with it forever. I’ve been lucky to find a steady job I enjoy but I understand the job isn’t what … Continue reading Reinventing
It’s 5:00 am and I’m lying in bed, wide awake, thinking about what I would do if I were accused of murder and sentenced to die, all because my only alibi would place me having an affair with my best friend’s wife. Huh? It all started this past Sunday when I stopped by the local … Continue reading Long Black Veil
In May of 1996 I had just graduated from high school and my musical tastes had progressed from the alternative/grunge sounds of the early 90s to full on punk and hardcore. I had chosen a college to attend, Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and was focused on that transition more than popular musical trends. I … Continue reading Revisiting Soundgarden’s Down On The Upside
Let’s play a game where I have $1,000 to build a compact stereo system of components that I’ve read a lot of information about but have yet to hear in person. In this scenario I want a simple, compact set up that provides an amplifier, turntable, speakers and the ability to stream music from my … Continue reading Building a Stereo for Less Than $1000
Nick Lowe – Labour of Lust A friend recently posted on Instagram their purchase of Nick Lowe’s Labour of Lust LP and I commented on just how underrated this album is. He replied with what most people do, “I know Jesus of Cool but haven’t heard this one yet. Looking forward to it.” A week … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: 7.12.18
Here are some interesting things I found on the internet this week: The Zen of Watch Maintenance by Jeremy K I don’t wear a watch but I felt a kindred spirit in Jeremy when reading his article about deciding to fix an old watch rather than simply buy a new one. Jeremy and I are … Continue reading Favorite Internet Finds: 7.6.18
Here are some interesting things I found on the internet this week: Six Books We Could And Should All Write by Anthony Madrid Austin Kleon included this link in his newsletter a couple of weeks ago. My favorite book idea is his third option: “My idea is everyone should make one of these, a personal … Continue reading Favorite Internet Finds: 6.30.18
Last week, Seth Godin released an updated Ship It Journal in conjunction with MOO. I immediately ordered a copy even though, I think, I still have some of the original versions left. The updated version is wonderful, smelling of printed paper as soon as you open the package, you know you’re holding something special. … Continue reading Seth Godin’s Ship It Journal
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