Perhaps the most foundational aspect to my life are the people around me. I am a very social person, I tend to meet quite a few people and I am never long without someone, if not to date, at least to talk with. It makes the difficulties of life, those that I've faced and the … Continue reading Relationship Status
I listened to an episode of the podcast Criminal in the car ride on my way home from the cottage the other day. It was about a prison warden from Oregon who presided over two executions in the 90s, or 80s not really sure. What was most interesting, besides the fact that he is now … Continue reading Repeal the Death Penalty
I am in Michigan on vacation, having left Chicago yesterday. It is a beautiful state, with a lot of greenery. Most importantly, it's given me a certain amount of equanimity (if that is possible). I feel recharged. For one thing, I love to see my family. It's always interesting what new stories will be ushered … Continue reading Saugatuck, Mi
Anthony Bourdain's death hit me harder than a celebrity's has ever before. In recent years, if you don't remember, the world has lost singers, actors, writers, comedians - many many people. In other words, my adolescence has seen countless famous people die in countless ways. It was not until Bourdain's death though that I truly … Continue reading RIP AB
I should probably be writing this in the nighttime walking through an alleyway. It has taken me awhile, but I have finally watched the Barry Jenkins film 'Moonlight'. I was initially hesitant because of the silliness at the Oscars that overshadowed, if only for a hot sec, the movie itself. Jenkins has made a beautiful … Continue reading Moonlight Thoughts
It's Valentine's Day, baby, and it's been about a month since I've spoken with my ex. The last day we spoke was our breakup and so I guess it's time for some reflections now that it's Valentine's - what else are writers for after all. I'm not upset about this, really, but I can't help … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day, baby
I don't know that I ever in my life would've figure myself for an art critic-in-training. I didn't even start at The Journal writing for Art, I was News for my first five or six articles. Now, my portfolio is overflowing with reviews: plays, paintings, performances. I wear this title sarcastically, of course. I am … Continue reading Art Critic-in-training
