bird by bird

Inspired by my friend Barry (read: Barack Obama), I, too, have compiled a list of my favorite songs in 2018. Less jazz, more Ariana Grande (plus my own commentary, because I have things to say!) Every Time I Hear That Song by Brandi Carlile This song was also on Obama's list, and it should be on everyone's list, as far as I'm concerned. In 4 minutes and 2 seconds, this song so perfectly captures the complexities of heartbreak and forgiveness and that even as time passes, a simple melody can bring it all rushing back. That's what this song does to me. Fallingwater by Maggie Rogers I'm going to be honest here--I don't really know what this song is even about. I do know that I can't sit still or silent when I hear it. I become immersed in it. It moves me. Like falling water. Hey--Maybe that's what it's about! Wasting Time by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Though BD only makes [dad] jokes about what "our song" is, I...

This exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the coolest things I've been to in a looong time. It's a full museum takeover of one artist, Tara Donovan , who uses everyday objects in unique and powerful ways--objects like plastic straws, slinkies, mylar balloons, pins, rubberbands, notecards, and more are put together in such grandiose and carefully constructed ways that they're just as stunning up close as they are far away. Her precision and patience in creating these works still has me reeling. Here are some pictures as a tease, but there's nothing like seeing it in person. 

- Dad's Jam - Friday nights with EH and Nezy - All the things I ate/saw/learned in Asia - My thoughts on the Michelle Obama book (spoiler alert--I LOVE IT) - Chopping down a christmas tree like a Lumberjill - Stuff I love about my Grandpa Don - All my stories living in still half written drafts waiting to be opened up again and finally told.