The Magician's Land (Lev Grossman). I concluded my reread of Lev Grossman's The Magicians trilogy last week and remain impressed with the world-building...but felt that the concluding book fell a little flat. The O.C. (Season 1). It was silly to think that The O.C. would remain character-driven through the end of Season 1. Twenty some-odd … Continue reading On 7 things from last week (3/6/23)
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On 7 things from last week (2/27/23)
Art Thinking by Amy Whitaker is an interesting read about how to add more "art thinking" to our lives. Deserves a closer read in the coming week. I've sensed it—the breakdown of my once vital social network, and considered it a byproduct of marriage and kids. I hadn't also considered that it might be I'm … Continue reading On 7 things from last week (2/27/23)
On 7 things from last week (2/20/23)
It's been winter (and snowy), so the Ralston Creek Trail that runs behind our house hasn't gotten the use it normally would in warmer weather. So, it was a treat to go for a morning run AND an afternoon stroll out there this past weekend. Like everyone else interested in popular music, I've been listening … Continue reading On 7 things from last week (2/20/23)
On 7 things from last week (2/13/23)
Perhaps the only guarantee I had going into last week's Grammy broadcast was that Brandi Carlile would turn in a reliably stellar performance. And while I would have loved to see her perform the Joni-inflected "You and Me On the Rock," I was more than happy with the fiery take of "Broken Horses." I'm no … Continue reading On 7 things from last week (2/13/23)
On 7 things from last week (2/6/23)
I've now listened to Zach Bryan's triple album American Heartbreak at least three times through, and I'm astounded at how good most of the 34 tracks are. I'd been fielding recommendations to listen to the Bryan for most of last year—an independent rising country star who is part of the Red Dirt scene, he's exactly … Continue reading On 7 things from last week (2/6/23)
On what I liked last week (1/30/23)
Cub — Wunderhorse A Spotify recommendation seconded by an amusing Sputnikmusic review. To paraphrase that review, there’s very little new here—but what impresses is how thoroughly this mid-20s former punk rocker distills the best of ’90s Britrock and lets it rip. Snatches of Blur and Radiohead, among others. The City and the City — China … Continue reading On what I liked last week (1/30/23)
On what I liked last week (1/23/23)
National Western Stock Show Denver's annual celebration of all things farm and rodeo, the stock show is a blast when you're with a toddler. (And even when without one, to be honest.) Mad Men Season 6 Midway through Season 6 and nearly the close of this wonderful series. Very amused by all the late 1960s … Continue reading On what I liked last week (1/23/23)
Taylor Coe 