I am because we are…
Updates on life, Project Studio, MSW program, and what I'm reading, watching, and listening to. And don't miss this week's photo of the week!
Learning
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. on James Baldwin
"The role of the artist or responsibility of the artist is to make you respect that moment above all other, to recognize that there is nothing under heaven, no creed and no flag and no cause, more important than the single human life." – James Baldwin
Learn the lesson. Leave the event.
“You can write a narrative in your head, and spin yourself down a negative path, and beat yourself up and second guess. But what’s true is you made what you thought was the best decision in the moment. Then, you leave it behind. There’s no going back. Everyone
No Leaders Please
Recently, I've been reflecting on time, energy, and where we direct it, and spend it. Some of the books I've been reading are interrelated around the idea of time. Mostly, about how fleeting our time on this planet is, and how incredible it is that we exist at all.
No Beer Here
One of the best live shows I've ever been to was the DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist "Renegades of Rhythm tour, where they used Afrika Bambaataa's original vinyl. Amazing. I can't believe some of the shows I've been fortunate to see.
Drifting Updates
I used to write a series called This Week in Browsing. I've decided to blend that into a weekly or semi-weekly post about my adventures and experiences. This will be a recap of what I'm learning, reading, watching, and listening to, among other things. Hope you enjoy!
Balancing Act
Perhaps instead of striving for the capitalist ideal of work/life balance, we should aim for a positive imbalance that emphasizes our overall well-being.