Context - train ride home This traveler is weary. It's been a long day so far, mostly because it was a long night. It's Modern season for us Magic of the Gathering nerds (or it is for these nerds over... Continue Reading →
Context - train to the suburbs I'm writing this on my phone while riding the train to visit my brother. I meant to write this at work, but it was a surprisingly social day at the office. I downloaded this... Continue Reading →
Context - Making small talk I found the singer I was looking for on Tuesday (I think it was Tuesday anyway)! Sara Watkins is full of Americana joy and was a delight to listen to. I really enjoyed the orchestration... Continue Reading →
Context - you guessed it Morning work list-making extravaganza! Just getting my things in order for the next couple of days, maybe weeks. Time will tell, I still have no idea how long some of these things take. Recommended by... Continue Reading →
Context - waiting for the printer Joy Williams's album Venus is a complete left-turn for several reasons, each being a twist on the initial turn.* I started today looking for some new country or "Americana" as the kids these days are... Continue Reading →
Context - catching up on my Mondays After having lunch with my parents yesterday, my dad reminded me that not only is Green Day a band that exists, but they have a new album out. Which I knew in a... Continue Reading →
Context - weekend budgeting Today I learned a valuable lesson: all of my YouTube suggestions seem to be post rock. So moar instrumental music for J.R.! This may be the final nail in the "Jason trusts YouTube recommendations" coffin, but... Continue Reading →
Context - preparing my tax return after a post-march nap In keeping with the spirit of today's many, many Women's Marches, I decided I needed to get my good-ol'-fashioned protest music on. I don't know much about protest music and... Continue Reading →
Context - playing ostrich Today is inauguration day, which means the peaceful transfer of power is officially complete. This is either your favorite or least favorite day in recent memory. For both sides: if you find yourself confronted with someone... Continue Reading →