Music Roulette 9 ~ Jagged Little Playlist
It is common for music to trigger involuntary memories. Without trying, a song plays, and a recollection pops up without trying. Music shows up during everyday activities, and we pay it no mind. We listen to music while commuting, working out, doing chores, and the mind wanders and old memories come wandering out. I’d like to evoke some autobiographical music encoded memories. Time for another round of music roulette. Let’s see what memories emerge from this random playlist of uncurated songs.
Battle: Los Angeles Didn’t Fail the Critics. The Critics Failed Battle: LA
Critics panned Battle: LA. As a veteran, I'm here to explain exactly why they were reviewing the wrong movie.
You Are The Walrus
A lech at the neighborhood gate, an unwanted embrace, and the exact moment two versions of myself, one starving for validation and one that knows better, went to war.
Once Around Again
Once around again, a new series digging into the archives. This resurfaced a story about things that make my blood boil.
Independently Minding My Own Business
A Guatemala-based expat's take on a mother's newly performative American patriotism, and the phone call that proved it.
