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 …
Professor Sandman’s Cosmic Jukebox of Harmonic Consciousness #2: THE BEST EVER DEATH METAL BAND IN DENTON by The Mountain Goats
Jan. 2, 2024 The song I listened to tonight as I played with my dog Ziti was The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton by The Mountain Goats. It’s a powerful song with an important message for anyone who works with kids. It’s also a song that leads to much pearl clutching, hand wringing, …
(Un)Resolved
Welcome to 2024! As I write this, about half of the last day of our school break is still ahead of me. In terms of a weekend, 60 Minutes has just come on, and I’ve just realized I haven’t done my homework. This afternoon I’ll do some planning for the odd period of school ahead …
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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