The difference between wanting to go and having to leave. Many conflicting undercurrents at this anxious, dangerous time. Is it too much to say that watching the events of the world, we can’t help but think about our own lives, and wonder where the meaning is? What do we do with our time? The necessary … Continue reading Wanting to go is not having to leave
Stand with Ukraine Their bravery is immense. They stand strong against this madness. Fighting back against this corrupt, malign attempt to expand a failing state and destroy an independent country. There is so much at stake here. This will affect more than people may realize. At this turning point in history, the stances of individuals … Continue reading Stand with Ukraine
2.2.22 Nobody gets the life they intended. It sounds so grim, right? But actually, maybe it’s a good thing. I was reading something about looking at times in your life when good things happened, when there were shifts, and suddenly things changed. To try and look back, and think about what led to those changes. … Continue reading Holding On To
It’s snowing. More than anyone expected, particularly after a day or two of temperatures in the 60s Fahrenheit. It’s beautiful, and quiet. Cold is calming, reassurance that the earth is resting. We need to rest too – at least I do. So much seems to be happening, but without any assurance that the outcome will … Continue reading Snow, trees, negative space, and corn chips
As Spector release a new album, Now or Wherever, which I've been listening to on repeat, it seemed a good moment to revisit this conversation. Thoughtful, talented, Fred Macpherson demonstrated a piercing sense of humor and real insight on his creative process. Their awesome set from the Mercury Lounge, NYC, will always stand out in … Continue reading Flashback – Fred Macpherson interview from 2016
2022. 2022. So many twos. Not a palindrome. Not yet. But there are articles out there, looking for meaning, symbols, some kind of reasoning and link to something. There must be something that can explain all this, she thinks, as she puts on her mask and checks for hand sanitizer. What can be said? A … Continue reading The Canary Who Jumps
Grow where you are planted
Has it really been 10 years since Access All Areas was first published? It's hard to believe. It's been a long, strange trip, as another band once said. The excitement around the Access trilogy, and the first book in particular, the newness of it all, the readers who shared their thoughts - it was amazing. … Continue reading 10 Years…
Holiday Season And here it is. Food and decorations and candles and things. Memories. Sadness. When there is so much to say there is nothing to say. It’s very quiet here, neighbors gone away. One family across the street had a son and daughter-in-law and baby arrive yesterday for a visit. The mother stood by … Continue reading Holiday Season
I’m taking advice from a squirrel on TikTok. No, seriously. It’s 11am, and I’ve looked at enough emails, and here is a squirrel giving me advice – and I’m listening. It just told me that perfectionism and trying to please everyone is not the way forward. Seeing as I just received a competitive, blame-shifting email … Continue reading Wildness
