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My favorite albums of September 2022
It’s that time of the month when I share my favorite albums and other musical discoveries from the last 30ish days. My September listening was dominated by jazz, guitars, and beats was and generally instrumental in nature. Man, there were some real gems this month. Play some music below and judge for yourself.
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The dark side of the moon
The other day I was thinking about the moon (because I love thinking about space) and did the most sensible thing which is to download this app called My Moon Phase. After looking at it for a minute I was curious about what exactly the age of the moon meant. I then became totally fascinated […]
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Peanut Rãyu aka the best condiment ever
I saw this jar of White Mausu’s Peanut Rãyu on the shelf of my local shop (Locavore) and took a chance. I love chillis and peanuts and asian food but that wasn’t it exactly. Something about it called to me, and I answered.
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On The Miseducation of Eunice Waymon and supporting good things
Right now, I’m listening to the crazy good Nina Simone & Lauryn Hill mash-up album, The Miseducation of Eunice Waymon, from Amerigo Gazaway. It was released back in 2018 and hasn’t lost any of its shine. It’s incredible. It’s also free. I believe the world of music is a better place because of this project […]
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Breakfast for dinner
Something I believe that others disagree with: breakfast for dinner is never a bad idea. Another thing: savory and sweet are better together. For example, grilled pineapple and halloumi, golden raisins and roasted cauliflower, or my dish from last night: homemade waffles, fried egg, and coconut bacon. Rules are made to be broken!
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We’re all actors
In the short story Drive My Car, from the collection Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami, it is said that acting involves leaving who one was for a brief time, but that the self that one is returning to is never exactly the same as the self that one had left behind. Through the lens […]
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My favorite albums of August 2022
I love finding new music and I hope this list helps you discover something new too. For me, a “good music” month means new material from my favorite artists and new (to me) artists in equal measure. By that definition, August was a poster child. Here are my favorite albums and other musical discoveries from […]
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Just a human being
“Here I am as a human being, how can I express myself totally and completely? […] It’s a process of continual growth.” I recently learned about an interview with Bruce Lee from 1971 known as “the lost interview”. It’s totally captivating. I highly recommend spending 25 mins to watch it.