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January 6, 2023

Happy Friday, Friends —

It’s been eleven months since I left Austin and moved to Baltimore. It’s been challenging to say the least. I miss my friends dearly, and I miss the community that was nurtured while operating Machine Head Coffee. But I’m finally settling into a new life here. There is a certain charm about Baltimore that has grown on me. The stunning sunrises giving life to the historic brick row buildings, the night lights strung over neighborhood streets, the cool fonts on the old buildings, the cultural diversity, and Mr. Trash Wheel. There is a slogan here that says “Baltimore, Actually I like it”. I totally get it.

THE NEWSLETTER: CONTENT & STRUCTURE

Short Stories This section is a collection of memories—recalling my adventures as a musician, photographer, and editor. The good, the bad, as well as the pursuit to keep pushing on.

Something New/ Something Old This is a history of art that was created during my life’s timeline: Something New (1990–present) and Something Old (1961–1989). Music, photography, film, painting—all things creative. These are things that make me happy to be alive, and I want to share them with you.

Odds and Sods. This is an open playing field and anything goes. Music news, coffee related stories, posts from other writers and artists, dad jokes, etc… Random bits of information, inspiration, and humor.

SHORT STORIES

• I SHOT IGGY POP: Photographing the Godfather of Punk

• BOBBY KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT: Music for the Main Title Sequence

SOMETHING NEW

SQUID / GSK / Live From The Basement / September 21, 2022

SOMETHING OLD

Miles Davis / Call It Anything / Live at The Isle of Wight / August 29, 1970

ODDS AND SODS

• ROCK STARS AND COFFEE: Notes of sweat, leather, and failed relationships

• THE AMENDMENTS SET TO MUSIC: All Twenty-Seven of ‘Em

• CRASHING LAPTOPS: What’s your frequency Janet

I hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter as much as I did putting it together.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Hit me up in the comments.