Soundtrack in my head: Nick Drake, "Introduction." Well, that went by quickly. I have now lived in Madison Wisconsin for twenty years. How I ended up here is still a fascinating story I haven’t told in a while, so click elsewhere if you’ve heard this one. In July 2000, I was at the peak of … Continue reading twenty years in madison
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everything’s alright for Boo Radleys autumnal music
Autumn weather brings out my autumnal music playlist. I don't know and don't care if I've posted this before, the songs I will be posting capture the vibe of the season in a special way. This song appears on The Boo Radleys album "Everything's Alright Forever," just in case you wanted more from where this … Continue reading everything’s alright for Boo Radleys autumnal music
postcard from Coronavirus Limbo, WI
I don’t even know where to begin when talking about my new home called Coronavirus Limbo. Coincidentally it looks a lot like my studio apartment. But there’s living in my apartment, and then there’s living in Coronavirus Limbo, Wisconsin. Outwardly, they look very similar, but inwardly, they feel very different.
my calendar reform effort: the Earth Epic Calendar
I have a geek fascination with calendars and I cannot lie. So I decided to put forward my own modest proposal for calendar reform.
Union Cab made a worker’s paradise and filled a parking lot with big yellow taxis
About five months ago I started a new job at Union Cab of Madison. As a graduate student, I sought a job with flexible hours that I could enjoy and take some pride in. So when I found out that Union Cab was hiring, I jumped at the chance to drive one of their big … Continue reading Union Cab made a worker’s paradise and filled a parking lot with big yellow taxis
a message about justice found underneath the couch, wrapped in cellophane
Soundtrack in my head: The Alarm, "The Stand" I received my Bachelor's in Political Science many moons ago, and for most of the period since then, I have struggled with my feelings about politics, social justice, and political activism. This inner struggle has only intensified since I became a Bahá'í. To document the evolution of … Continue reading a message about justice found underneath the couch, wrapped in cellophane
breathing lessons in spring
Soundtrack in my head: Burning Sensations, "Belly of the Whale" Sometimes, when I hit a wall, I realize that it's because I've been moving so fast that I've lost my center. That's where breathing lessons come in handy. I realize that I had one of those experiences--on April Fool's Day, no less. I won't say … Continue reading breathing lessons in spring
the ides of August
I'm sitting on a bench in Tenney Park in Madison as I look out over Lake Mendota and hammer this post out on my Android phone. My phone said 54 degrees Fahrenheit as I walked out the door for my morning walk. Cold for an August morning but perfect weather for me as I walk … Continue reading the ides of August
the academic madness ends–for now
Soundtrack in my head: Snuff, "I Can See Clearly Now" silviarita / Pixabay A week ago evening I turned in a 15-page term paper and took my final exam. Then I went home, took a deep breath and vegged for most of the weekend. I put the academic madness behind me. My first year of … Continue reading the academic madness ends–for now
leap into a simple life
Soundtrack in my head: Tommy Roe: "Dizzy" Being busy seems to make it more difficult to live a simple life. Trying to combine part-time grad school with a full time job is leading me to burn-out. I don't see how I could do two or three more years of this. Plus, next semester, I will … Continue reading leap into a simple life