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on the morning + personal media consumption

on the morning + personal media consumption

Hello friends, How are we? Well? I hope so. I started my semester again so I’m back to being awake in the morning. I like mornings and I don’t necessarily have trouble waking up early when I need to, but I still tend to operate better at night.

on advice + resolutions

on advice + resolutions

In the true Something Old fashion, I wrote something serious and people subscribed so now I must write something overly personal. It’s a short one. Maybe you’ll like it. As I’ve thought about resolutions for the new year i’ve known not to go too big. Not

on cometbus + the end

on cometbus + the end

Right now, I’m on a plane to Nashville then I will get on another plane to Chicago to stay with my family for a while. I’m writing in Microsoft word which I hate doing. My newsletter philosophy is that it’ll only get done if I write it

in selfish defense of christmas music played too early

in selfish defense of christmas music played too early

This essay is about my eating disorder and treatment but it’s also about recovery and joy. It’s more graphic than my usual discussion of similar issues. Read at your discretion. If personal essays aren’t your thing, that’s cool too. Thank you. I don’t know when

the national, place association, + a newsletter update!

the national, place association, + a newsletter update!

Someone I consider an online pal tweeted today she’s going to take on the task of getting into The National beyond Apartment Story. It got me thinking about the role that band plays in my life and got stuck into reminiscing about songs that remind me of specific places.

this year i'll spend november in the house

this year i'll spend november in the house

content warning: this newsletter talks about being depressed, eating disorder/body image topics, and suicidal thought. read with caution and with care. it’s not about music except in the way my life kind of is. the first zine i ever made was called this year i’ll spend november

on trace mountains + a painful interrogation of why i can't talk about the music i like best

on trace mountains + a painful interrogation of why i can't talk about the music i like best

I started this newsletter to listen to and try to understand the albums people around me love and talk about some new stuff I enjoy. The amount I stick to that format is loose at best. Most of this newsletter ping pongs between panicked personal essays and culture analysis (charitable