This blog has been in mothballs for a few years, partly because I was writing a bit more memoir style in another blog (Music Sense Memory) and… Read more “Brushing off the dust”
Making a mark on the world
How “Paris is Burning” reminded me of my own coming out.
A tale of two Union Stations
Comparing two Union Stations: Denver and Chicago.
Acknowledging fatness
I don’t remember a time in my life where I haven’t been fat. Or whatever word you want to use: chubby, husky, stocky. I’ve used them all.… Read more “Acknowledging fatness”
The worst urban studies student ever……
My freshly minted college degree includes a concentration in urban studies. While I have no plans at the moment to become an urban planner, I’ve always felt that many… Read more “The worst urban studies student ever……”
Making the message make sense
Something very cool happened last weekend. I finally earned a college degree — a little later than planned, but it happened. I’m incredibly proud of that accomplishment.… Read more “Making the message make sense”
Questions run too deep
I’m a person who lives in the current moment and cherishes it. After a lot of work and a lot of patience, I’m as content as I’ve ever… Read more “Questions run too deep”
MUSIC MONDAY: Jonatha Brooke
I’ve been trying (without success) to see Jonatha Brooke perform live for almost twenty years. Seriously. Twenty years, folks. I first discovered her when her band The… Read more “MUSIC MONDAY: Jonatha Brooke”
2nd Annual Ubiquitous End of Year Best Of List (2013 Edition)
Yes, despite the fact that everyone else in the ENTIRE FREE WORLD is compiling their best of list, I have to add my random-almost-invisible-blogger list to the… Read more “2nd Annual Ubiquitous End of Year Best Of List (2013 Edition)”
Creative class, revisted
Richard Florida came to speak at my college (Elmhurst College) a few weeks ago. Here’s my write-up on the lecture for our student newspaper, The Leader. FLORIDA… Read more “Creative class, revisted”