Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness: WHAT LIGHT by Wilco

Jan. 6, 2024 This song from Wilco’s 2007 masterpiece of an album, Sky Blue Sky, is the most inspiring and gentle motivational speech you’ll ever get from a rock band. This song has carried me through some of the toughest times of my life. I’ve seen Wilco perform it live five times, and I cried …

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Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness: LAST MINUTE SHAKEDOWN by Son Volt

Jan. 4, 2024 This song has been a favorite since Son Volt released their excellent Straightaways album in 1997. There’s a sort of beautiful sadness in the song, and on days that are hard, I like to listen deeply and swim through the lyrics. Some days it's a bull to driveSome days it's a walking …

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Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness #3: SURVIVING IS EASY by Ken Yates

Jan. 3, 2024 I’d love to think I’m writing something halfway profound, but I don’t think I’ve got it in me tonight. It’s been a wild day. What I will say about this song that I listened to tonight is that it really connected to a lot of things that are on my mind and …

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Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness #1: SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS by The Postal Service

Jan. 1, 2024 Trying out something new for 2024 here on Facebook. I’m in the habit of listening to a song each night; whatever song happens to pop into my head and feels right. I’m going to try to share that song here as we edge toward sleep. I thought about calling it Ethan’s Lullaby, …

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An Open Letter to Educators In & Around Lewiston, ME

Dear Educators In & Around Lewiston, ME, I’m getting ready for bed, and you’re on my mind. I can’t imagine how you’re preparing yourselves for tomorrow. And my heart breaks for you. Your biggest concern tomorrow should be how in the world you’re going to get your students to chill out enough so you all …

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