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Book Review: Townie
A few weeks ago I finished reading a memoir called Townie by Andre Dubus III, author of House of Sand and Fog. Townie was a powerful book on multiple levels; it was raw and visceral, heartbreaking, and utterly inspiring to me as a writer. Townie is a story of what it’s like to grow up poor, nearly… Continue reading
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Charm City Trip: Murals, Records, and the Sexiest Chicken ‘n’ Waffles Ever
Last week I took a trip out to Baltimore to see some family for Christmas. I flew out Christmas morning and had the pleasure of enjoying the soothing sounds of a screaming baby for the first 30 minutes. And we all know how much I love children. A Little History I was born in Baltimore… Continue reading
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Review: Another Bullshit Night In Suck City
I just finished reading a charming, heart-warming book that couldn’t have been more perfect for the Christmas season. It’s called Another Bullshit Night In Suck City by Nick Flynn. Continue reading
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Art Updates: 2012 Show Recap & News
Moving to Atlanta, I knew that there would be more opportunities in the art world, and after a year and a half, I’ve finally started to find my footing. Fall is always the busiest time for art shows and events and this year I found myself caught up in a few of them. The first… Continue reading
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Music Midtown 2012 Recap: Foo Fighters and Shit
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to see my favorite band play live at Music Midtown in Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The Foo Fighters headlined the first day of the festival, Friday, September 21, 2012. Continue reading
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The Joys of Moving
It’s that time of the year, folks: Moving Season. I have a question, why the fuck does everyone wait until it is 106 degrees outside with humidity to rival the Amazon to move? Fortunately, we don’t have to worry about that in Atlanta. Oh, wait. Continue reading
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Book Review: “The Sex Lives of Cannibals”
I recently finished reading a great book called “The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift In the Equatorial Pacific” by J. Maarten Troost. This book, which is sort of a travelogue-meets-memoir about a guy who travels to “the end of the world” with his girlfriend and lives there for two years, had me laughing out loud… Continue reading
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