For Scott Beaty on his Birthday
Today, on what would have been his 43rd birthday, I’m thinking about my cousin Scott.
Dear Diary
Why I Don’t Journal Every Day
Everywhere you turn, the suggestion for creative people is to “journal every day.” It’s “the artist’s way,” we’re told. Honestly, I felt internal pressure to keep a daily journal way before I ever heard of Julia Cameron. There are multiple books from my childhood filled with pages that start with a litany of excuses for … Read more
Electroacoustic music + dogs
In which I ramble about the process of creating an improvisational electroacoustic set, as well as dogs
An Onion of Seething Teenage Christianity
Like a fundamentalist Russian doll marching band. Like a god damn onion of seething teenage Christianity. That’s what really revs up the hormones in Abilene, Texas.
Finally, a Snow Day
Got in a little snow shoeing and went sledding with my favorite 2-year-olds and their adults. What a great snow day! I didn’t realize how much I was missing the snow until I saw it this morning.
2023: The Year of Becoming a Bit More Like Everyone Else
I have always had an originality complex. I blame the Germans. But before we start shaming Germans (love you, Germany!), let’s step back a bit. For my entire adult life (b. 1981), I’ve had a hard time connecting with contemporary culture. It’s not simply been a “damn the man, eff you capitalism” stance, although early … Read more
Sunday Post Wrangling – 07-02-23
On Sundays when I feel like it, I pull all of my posts from my Mastodon account into a blog post here. This episode: in-town pond discovery, Moog sells out, and more.
Sunday Post Wrangling – 06-11-23
On Sundays when I feel like it, I pull all of my posts from my Mastodon account into a blog post here. This episode: 80s fantasy, podcast episodes, and more.
Sunday Post Wrangling – 06-04-23
On Sundays when I feel like it, I pull all of my posts from my Mastodon account into a blog post here. This episode: drawing wireframes by hand, the underbelly of The Spruce Pets, and other gems.