He sang into that mic and hit a series of notes that gave her full body shivers. How lucky she was that music affects her this way, that she could immerse herself so deeply into a song. And how a song can evoke memories so clear and sharp she can almost smell the cologne he … Continue reading Almost As Good
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Something Bigger
By Che Guevara Staring didn't accomplish much ... I've started something again in idea a modern thought of infinite outcomes. You can now rejoice for I have began something bigger than you or I creator of this world and the next farewell I have bested what the majority keeps in contemplation ain't it something we … Continue reading Something Bigger
Out Late
i walk into the room, he's embracing the mic like a lover passionate, eyes closed, and then my heart races when he looks at me, boyish smile, fitted hat, is he singing to me from onstage? no, there's no way he sees me, but afterwards he walks right up to me envelops me in a … Continue reading Out Late
Chasing Ivory
My blonde phoebe at the time, she fell in love with you openly looking off into the rays coming through the multicolored curtains, imagining deep romances as your fingers flowed across the cracked ivory looking straight at me with emerald eyes, light dancing through your long eyelashes making me blush and glance away. She asked … Continue reading Chasing Ivory
Eye Contact
The moment when you make (unplanned) eye contact with someone, a jolt goes through you. Why is that? Are the eyes the window to the soul, as we've been told all this time? Are you simply surprised to find that someone is seeking your attention? Are you jumpy and frightened to make a connection, and … Continue reading Eye Contact
Be Still, My Heart
I remember when you were my brother my possible lover and today I'm thinking of you when I haven't considered you in months one word, one sentence crushing a friendship like an unavoidable spite-filled ton of bricks. I think I thought of you because I heard a song we listened to it over and over … Continue reading Be Still, My Heart
Alan Watts
"I just want you to enjoy a point of view which I enjoy." [The way he begins his lecture greatly appeals to me. For those who know me, "Don't tell me what to do" is practically my mantra. I say it multiple times a day (mostly in jest). Therefore, the fact that Mr. Watts so … Continue reading Alan Watts
Pre-Gatsby Jitters or Soundtrack Analyzing for Dummies
Music. Soundtracks. And Stuff. My friend sent me the song that plays in the trailer for the Great Gatsby: Something about a grunge/punk cover of the Turtle's classic tune...gives me chills and makes me that much more excited to see the theatrical-looking film. Which got me thinking about soundtracks and the effect they have on … Continue reading Pre-Gatsby Jitters or Soundtrack Analyzing for Dummies
Songs that Soothe
This is going to be a simple post, consisting of a list of [and links to] songs that soothe my heart when it's aching, or in need of rest. Stress can sometimes bog a person down to a verging-on-tears point...here are some songs that chill me out. That's the simplest way I can put it. … Continue reading Songs that Soothe
Music and Wine
Dear Asaf Avidan, So, I saw you last night at the City Winery in Chicago. Front row (table) seats, with my boyfriend and my brother and his lovely lady. The tables were all crowded together, the decor was lovely, the candles made the wood glow and fed our excitement at seeing you, the stage was … Continue reading Music and Wine
Write Then & There 