And though he was not a philosopher, usually preferring to discuss poetry, gossip, or ongoing legal cases, Pliny does offer some thoughts about life in general.
Characterised, as ever, by moderation and reason and a great deal of sympathy.
Today marks five years since the death of Jason Molina. Shed some tears with me.
"That's all. Look what it got us.
We're in the pre-world dark again...
Take ten paces out across the stark black earth...
Someone cast an offering to the weeping wind."
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"Sundown, December 30 comes."
I just celebrated Jason Molina's birthday by listening to Eight Gates for the first time.
The Crossroads+The Emptiness. There couldn't be a more perfect final song than this glance back at the road we've all traveled with him. What a moving farewell.
I’ve been lurking on here for nearly 14 years. I’d miss it if it were gone. It’s been a good run for this platform, but we shouldn’t get too attached to any social platform. When we stop feeling good about them, we should stop relying on them. #Twittershutdown
November 3rd, 7:18pm: 1st Christmas ad of the year,T-Mobile. :/
For weeks I’ve heard others that use typically holiday music, but this was the first full on “Merry Little Christmas” + Santa hats type of ad.
As insanely early as it feels, I think this is later than recent years.
October 24th feels like the day the darkness really settles on the season. The suddenly conspicuously short day. This is the hump where we cross into the winter side of the fall.