I’ve already post two weeks worth of collages and explained the benefits collaging has brought to me. One thing I’ve noticed is that this practice has begun to train my brain to see interesting images and phrases to cut out and keep for future collages. Also, I’ve started keeping a smaller pocket book size notebook … Continue reading Collage Therapy: Week Three
I’m burned out on social media. I also check it multiple times a day. After a few minutes, I find myself feeling frustrated, jealous or angry. I tell myself I’ll stop looking and find myself right back in the rabbit hole. Why am I doing this to myself? Craig Mod wrote about “Tiny Loops” in … Continue reading Wrestling With Social Media
It has been a minute since I made time for a quick drawing/doodle session. I have let the blank page psych me out too much lately and haven’t drawn anything. I saw an old Marlboro man ad online and decided to try and sketch the cowboy from the photo into my Field Notes notebook. It … Continue reading Doodling Again
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
Are you aware of the Artist’s Date? Julia Cameron coined the term in her book, The Artist’s Way (highly recommended). The Artist’s Date is a block of time that aspiring and established artists devote to stepping aside from their work to engage in simple, fun activities that nourish their creative spirits. All artists have experienced creative blocks and know the … Continue reading Revisiting R.E.M.’s Monster
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
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
Below are two new releases I’ve been listening to this week: John Coltrane – Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album Discovering a lost John Coltrane album in 2018 is nothing short of a miracle, especially a studio album recorded in March of 1963 with Rudy Van Gelder and performed with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: 7.5.18
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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