I never have change on me any more. When I was working service jobs, I always had cash which meant I always had change. This lack of little metal money has led me to, oh we’ll just say, a ridiculous amount of real big money spent on parking tickets. I sent in a bagillion (or, [...]
I can be unrealistic at times. Not too often, but like here, on this blog. I like to think there is some level of anonymity, because I’m sitting on a couch somewhere out in the ether typing this and you are at home staring at a screen. You can’t see me or hear me, so [...]
I haven’t counted how many steps it takes, but I bet I could walk from H’s apartment to the outside door with my eyes closed. I remember when it was foreign–walking along the faded aqua carpet, not real sure about what I was doing there or which door was his. It seems like yesterday. Or [...]
Five (plus) years may be a little long to wait when you’re writing a review—so consider this a re-review.
Just over five years ago, a friend dropped Common’s “Electric Circus” in my lap and said, “Listen to this.” I did. And I was immediately struck. As much as his classic street sound played well on [...]
Some of the pictures from Sasquatch are up on my Flickr now (Stolen! Thanks Sarah Colleen!). She’s got the whole weekend here.
In Portland, I learned that:
the Grand Flower Parade makes it hard to get across town
15-year-old maps aren’t always accurate
H’s friends have nice friends
I’ve gone back to liking beer again, even water-beer
I wanted thrift shops when I was finding vintage shops
Portland-area people are REALLY NICE
“cruise” is my new favorite adjective
there are pinball gangs in Portland and [...]
At Sasquatch, I learned that:
live Manu Chao, Arcade Fire and Bjork are capable of blowing one’s mind (and I believe that order is necessary for the proper build-up)
I’m paranoid for other people’s children
sometimes I hate people
I should already know to go see “my” bands alone
a lot of bands are not awesome
sometimes I love people
I [...]
