Saturday, September 6th, 2008
a limited convergence
i’ve always been a little obsessed with my vision, or more precisely, my lack of vision. by which i do not mean to imply an impaired imagination, or failure to plan, but instead, very literally, the physiological contraints on my abilty to see. some time ago now, i consulted with a neurologist who told me [...]
No Comments » - Posted in music by autumnrouse
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
the rain before it falls
By Jonathan Coe
this book is one of the loveliest i have come across in a good long while. i mean this not only in the sense that it contains a moving sweet and poignant story, but in the physical manifestation of of its book-ness. i went on about this at length last week when i [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Book Review by autumnrouse
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
it doesn’t really have to make sense
Once again, explodingdog has me. i swear, i want this guy to do the cover art for my next album…
i’ll tell myself it did not mean a thing until at last i might believe its true a million times i listen to the story of how i never fell in love with you
No Comments » - Posted in Random Thoughts by autumnrouse
Sunday, June 15th, 2008
but i am le tired
i have been noticing lately that i have a strange reflexive reaction to say, like a litany, certain phrases that i’ve picked up over the course of my life.
they’re embedded in my consciousness. there are a bunch of em. they are lines from movies, commercials, things my friends or lovers have said to [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cultural Learnings, Fun n' Games, nostalgia by autumnrouse
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
its been a plunky plunky day
First Willie Nelson all morning. Soulful, lovely, winsome. I forget how deeply vintage country touches me. Now on OPB I’m watching Pete Seeger and he’s so wise and intelligent and political and gifted. It really does make me want to learn the banjo and sing heartwrenching songs about something light and true.