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This pissed me off. It's outlandish that he got away for so long, and with so many not suspecting anything. Though, those who covered for him need to rot in prison as well. 

This creeped me out. Stories like these just make me sit and wonder how people can do things like this to one another. 

Watched

The first act was good, entertaining, and I liked the energy. The other acts dropped increasingly towards the end. The actors all did very well; I liked their performances. I love the western genre and think the Coen Brothers do it well. I read that this was intended to be a series, not a feature film. I think it would have been much better as a series.

Meh. I felt like I was watching Big Hero 6, Chappie, Short Circuit, I Robot, Bicentennial Man, or Iron Giant. The premise in movies like this has a lot of potential but these movies always end up so formulaic.  

Listened

Proof is my new favorite podcast (lately). 

This week, if I wasn't using Noisli while working, I had Superorganism playing in the background. 

I hate this feeling that I need to punish myself by refraining from recreational or fun or relaxing things when there are things (work and school) that I need to do. I think it goes back to my childhood, where I can still hear my parents' voices “You can watch TV after you finish your homework”. Of course, that makes perfect sense; homework is a priority over whatever garbage is on the TV.

As an adult, with much more on my plate than homework, I think it’s different. My brain works differently. Certainly, my physical body works differently. I need those mental and physical breaks. I am very much starting to realize that I get increasingly ineffective the longer I go without a break.

I don’t think my mentality (my psyche?) has caught up to accepting that yet. I still feel like I shouldn’t read my book until I have crossed all of the items off of my list, for both work and school. Even the “honey do” list for around the house haunts me.

I also realize that my to-do lists are week-long (sometimes multiple weeks long). So even when I feel I’m at a stopping point for the day, I still feel “behind” in my to-do list. This isn’t good. It certainly isn’t healthy. I’m clearly out of sync.

I’m not distracted rather, I think I seek distraction because I am overwhelmed. Minimizing distractions has the opposite effect because of this. When I seek distraction, I will actively find and procrastinate (I’m super effective at this).

So, this is where I am and, these are things I know will help me:

• Work in 90 minute increments. The Pomodoro method... almost. If I break out my tasks and schedule them for 90 minute spurts, I am suprisingly effective and productive.
• Stop punishing myself for taking breaks and vegging out.
• Write. Write. Write. Journaling (pen in notebook) and blogging (pounding the keybaord) are both therapeutic and help me get my thoughts in order. Write. Write. And then, write some more.

I made cheesy stuffed pasta shells for Sunday dinner. I first saw the recipe (link has paywall) in Cook’s Country magazine, a gifted subscription by my parents. Stuffed pasta shells has always been one of my favorites; I have a classic recipe that is always my go to. The appealing thing about this recipe was that I didn’t have to precook the pasta shells before filling them. I could simply stuff and bake them straightaway. Convenience usually wins out with my cooking.

I served it with some nice, thick, roasted asparagus spears. They were a good compliment; a savory vegetable with some bite in contrast to the smooth, creaminess of the pasta and cheese.

(I took a picture of the plated dish but it’s embarrassingly out of focus. I was so in a rush to sit down and eat that I totally rushed through taking the picture. Ha!)

Overall, I’m happy with the way they turned out, I might add this into a regular (monthly) rotation. It’s actually more like a lasagne than traditional stuffed shells. One huge difference in recipes like this is when you make the sauce from scratch (versus using a premade jarred/canned).

1. It has been a tough week for family and friends in Ventura County. I spent some time checking in with everyone to be sure they were okay. It was a strong reminder that 1) I need to check in more often, and 2) I need to make some effort to get some face tie with them all.
2. The Camp Fire, here in Northern California, is really deadly. It has covered our who city in smoke (pic above) for the past few days. It ruined some weekend plans as well, as we couldn't be outside for too long without starting to cough, feel weak, and just overall couldn't handle the smell.
3. Slowly but surely (don't call me Shirley) we're getting more settled into this house. I think the next step is to hang more things on the walls. That seems to go far in making us feel home.
4. I have a full plate so, paying for (and using) grocery delivery service is worth it for me. Paying a small delivery fee over spending time do go to and shop for groceries, something I don't like doing, takes a chore off of my list.
5. I still need to work on reducing distractions, especially during the week. My mind still feels cluttered, and I still feel like I'm trying to do too much without taking breaks.

Thousand Oaks. The shooting and then the fire. And then another fire. And then another.

And a fire in Northern California as well.

I spent the past few days reaching out to family and friends, checking in.

My heart is with Ventura County, forever and always. It will always be home.

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Craig Johnson’s Depth of Winter is a turn from mystery to thriller. I suppose one could read this book without reading the series but, I wouldn’t recommend it. This one gets very personal, for the main character, and has been built towards for a little while now. My plan was to read a quarter of the book each night, as it is a very easy read. The first night I knocked out 25%. The second, I knocked out 75%. The momentum and build up was too strong for me to put it down.

*Don’t get me started on the TV Series “Longmire”. The only good thing that did for me was nailed the casting for the characters (except for Vic), which I envision while reading the books. I absolutely did not like the storyline and character arcs that the TV series took.

Watched

On Monday night I made Instant Pot beef stew and my wife and I watched Incredibles 2. It was a little longer than it needed to be but overall a good and fun watch. The Holly Hunter and Catherine Keener interactions were more… “adult” than I would think for a kids movie but, could just be my take.

Listened

My sister was there. She is home, safe. Again. She was also at Las Vegas when that happened.

There are very real things happening in our world. If you think they don’t affect you, or those close to you, you are wrong.

My phone is lighting up with texts and phone calls between family and friends. It’s good; we’re all communicating. We care. Screw these work conference calls.

I hate this helpless feeling. Even more so as I further accept that part of the helplessness is due to my own standing on the sidelines.

It’s time to step into it, with action. And love.

If there’s one thing that daylight savings time should remind us of, it’s that we need to take our breaks. The time outside, in daylight becomes even more valuable. Get out of your office (during the week) to take that quick walk. Or, just sit outside for 10 minutes to “recharge”.

It’s something I constantly need to remind myself. Get outside! Especially on weekends.

Last night I made beef stew in the Instant Pot, using the pressure cooker mode. For only needing 35 minutes to cook (~15 minutes of prep), I was surprised at how good it turned out.

I loved the convenience of having a dinner like stew in under an hour versus having to start it 4 hours before. I think next time, I will add some more vegetables. Thinking celery, green beans, and mushrooms (this version just had the standard carrots, potatoes, and onions).

I’m intrigued with the Instant Pot. I haven’t used it as much as I thought I would but, the convenience is quite nice during the week.

//No pictures because stew isn’t the most photogenic dish and I felt like eating the stew was a better use of my time than dressing it up for a picture to post on the internet. I know, what’s wrong with me?

I have been starting to change up my morning routine. Since I no longer have to commute, I find myself with more time before settling into work and, I want to use this time wisely.

The alarm is set for 6:30 AM, except for times when I have earlier conference calls. This seems to be working as it’s a natural time for me to wake up.

I started showering in the evenings. This gives me a little more morning time which I have turned into time spent on making a healthy breakfast. But, I miss the “wake up” that a morning shower gives me. Still adjusting.

Getting dressed is increasingly important. I’m fortunate in that I can still dress comfortably. It’s extremely important that I continue to dress versus work in loungewear.

I’m slowly working on changing my morning phone habit, setting aside social media and games for just checking my calendar and skimming for urgent email. I also need to start avoiding morning news, first thing, since that seems to dictate my mood for the day. Not healthy. The social media and gaming just waste time, and they’re something I’m working to reduce overall.

There are some more tweaks here and there. And there will continue to be some tweaking until I find the right routine for me.

1. I wrote a post describing the photography equipment (kit) that I ultimately want. Sure, it would be nice but, it's absolutely not needed. Thus, there's no rush to go out and start switching and acquiring equipment. If I continued with what I currently have, I would be perfectly content doing so.
2. Money. It's been on my mind a lot, lately. Maybe it's age, maturity, or just the events in my life these past few months. Or all of the above (pretty sure all of the above). I want to get way smarter with it.
3. I want a drone but, for very specific reasons that closely straddle the line between ethical and not.  So, no drone for me.
4. The Apple announcement did nothing for me. I do appreciate the that Mac Mini was refreshed (I have a soft spot for that computer. Always loved small-footprint desktop computers). The iPad Pro is intriguing but, in reality, I wouldn't use it for half the things it's built for. I'm not even sure I need my current iPad anymore. My "computing" has trended more towards laptops and desktops and away from mobile devices.
5. Next week is going to be a good week because I'm going to make it so.

The above picture reflects my weekend plans.

I can’t remember the last Friday when I felt I was going into a “stress free” weekend. Sure, I’m not 100% stress free but, I don’t have any looming deadlines and I feel caught up with everything.

So I may just lounge around all weekend. At least, I see myself sleeping in.

Of course, there are things to do. I have some odds and ends around the house to take care of. Most of them are along the lines of us still getting settled into the new place. There are restaurants I want to try. There are some events happening around downtown and mid-town. There are family and friends I need to catch up with. There’s a Netflix queue that is scary-long.

The lounging around seems like the most enticing thing, though.

Read

I did manage to zip through Ania Ahlborn’s The Pretty Ones. It’s been on my list since it was released. I love her works and, on the rare occasions when I read horror, she is the first author I’ll look to. While this was a very quick and easy read, it wasn’t the most shocking nor suspenseful. It was even predictable. I don’t equate that to a bad thing, rather… It felt familiar much in the same way that one might put a Law & Order (or any other procedural) on the TV. You can pretty much guess the guilty character at the beginning yet, you still watch the story pan out. And you feel entertained while doing so. That’s what this was, for me.

Watched

Over this past weekend I did manage to watch the Galaxy choke (up 2-0, lose 2-3!) in a “must win to get to the playoffs” game, and the Dodgers come up way short in the World Series (where did our bats and pitching go?). That was really rough for me.

Listened

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Seriously. Janelle Monáe. Seriously, a musical genius.

I follow Humans of New York for the stories. The photographic medium to tell these stories is so very powerful. Brandon Stanton gives you a deep, layered image of an individual. But the portrait is in the words that accompany them.

Rwanda.

The stories from his Rwanda series.

This one, about the shopkeeper.

This one, about the orphanage.

This one, about the church.

Any many more.

Rwanda.

That we humans can be as horrible to one another.

That we humans can be so kind to one another.

For the past few weeks, I have been slowly working myself back to using the different camera bodies and lenses that I have. I say “slowly” meant in the same vein as “methodically”. I am trying to be real with myself; what is it that I really want my kit* to be like?

What do I like to photograph? What do I want to be able to photograph? What am I actually willing to carry when I travel, or even on photowalks or weekends exploring? What do I like to use, and how do I actually use it?

I know that I want to use Fujifilm mirrorless as my camera system. I feel like it fits my overall wants/needs in a kit. I do long for my old Nikon and Pentax systems but, realistically, I just didn’t want to carry them around anymore.

It turns out, I’m very close to the complete kit that I established as my goal. Below is the kit I’m working towards, with items in italic being the items I still want to get.

Bodies:

X-E3 - This will replace the X100T that I currently have. The X100T is a neat camera. It’s quirky and limiting enough to keep challenging my photography. But, it’s not me. I want something more flexible, specifically, interchangeable lenses. I enjoyed the Sony A6000 I had (a few years ago) for travel, and I want something more like that. The X-E3 seems like a good fit here, and I imagine it becoming my everyday and travel camera.

Lenses

23mm f/2 - this is close to a 35mm lens (on a 35mm equivalent). I like this focal length as an everyday and travel lens. So, when the X100T (which has this focal length) goes, I will pick this up to reside on the X-E3 the majority of the time.

35mm f/1.4 - This is my second favorite focal length (close to 50mm on a 35mm equivalent), and going down to f/1.4 gives me the reach to do portraits on the rare occasion that I do them. I like this one for food shots over the other lenses, though I can see using those as well. The 18mm. 23mm, and this one are the reasons I want my everyday/travel camera to be interchangeable (with lenses), not fixed to one.

60mm macro f/2 - Currently my least used lens but, the few times I have used it, I love it. I want to do more macro photography, so envision this one being used more often.

50-140mm f/2.8 - This is the lowest priority item on my list right now. I want this one for events, sports, and wildlife. I miss photographing those, and would like to get back into it. Mainly wildlife photography. Eventually.

Overall, I’m already in a really good place. Even swapping out the X100T for the X-E3/23mm f/2 combination isn’t necessary nor urgent. I’m feeling good about this overall, and am realizing I’m in a place to really ignore the equipment and focus on the craft.

*I’m carrying this approach over to a few other aspects of my life. Kitchenware is another where I am trying to pare down to the essentials. What pots/pans/small appliances do I actually use, and how?

1. The above picture was featured on the utata.org front page. It was not a planned shot. I saw this scene when I took a short break to get a drink of water. The light and the look on my cat's face was too good to pass up so, I ran back to the office to get my camera. A few clicks later and this was the result. I'm happy with it and proud that it was featured.
2. I like the juxtaposition of Halloween and Thanksgiving (and Christmas). Wander through a store like target and one weekend you'll see horror, gore, skeletons, witches, etc., and the same store the very next weekend will be trees, cute characters and animals, and family themed.
3. I start a new (school) term tomorrow, and I'm nervous. I feel like I'm trying to squeeze something else into my life right now (I am) that I really don't have time for. But, this is necessary. It's necessary for my long term plans. I just need to build and stick to a routine.
4. Relearned (is this a word?) a good lesson this week: when it comes to meat and seafood, pick it out yourself. Grocery delivery is awesome; it's both a timesaver and takes care of a chore I hate. The issue is when it comes to meat, seafood, and even some veggies. There are just some things that I need to see and pick out for myself.
5. On social media, I'm trying to get into the habit of commenting in addition to liking/favoriting. I want to become more verbal (if that makes any sense). I can't be introverted online AND in real life (or, can I?).

At the risk of sounding overtly dramatic, Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce is life changing for me. I always knew I could make simple sauces from scratch, and even did so from time to time. But, in my mind, they still took too much brain power and energy for those times I’m just trying to throw a quick weekday dinner together. Like a lot of people, spaghetti dinners settled for being a jar of pasta sauce and boiled noodles. Exciting, not at all. Now, no more buying pre-made jarred tomato sauces for pasta.

Last night was my third time making Ms. Hazan’s recipe. It’s so so easy and makes the house smell so so good. And, the three ingredients (onion, butter, can of tomatoes), is always something I have in my pantry.

This time I added some chicken sausage but, I can assure you, the original three ingredients are stellar on their own.

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I had a package of chicken sausage in my fridge and I thought, “why not?”. I heated the cast iron pan to “crazy hot” and got a nice sear on the sausage slices. I also wanted something other than spaghetti noddles, and opted to indulge in the box of bucatini that we had.

Bucatini, if you don’t know, is a thicker noodle that is also hollow. It’s fantastic for picking up a lot of sauce and, when cooked al dente, has the perfect bite to it. It’s one of my favorites.

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Combine one 28oz can of tomatoes, 1 onion cut in half, 5 tbsp of unsalted butter (this makes it both rich and smooth) to the seared sausage. Simmer for 45 minutes.

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My wife and I ate in silence. We even ate without looking at phone/tablet/tv screens. With how simple this is, you wouldn’t think it could be as good as it was. Those supermarket jarred sauces have nothing on this.

I’m re-teaching myself how to cook and appreciate making things. Through this process, I’m also learning that I like making things from scratch. I definitely appreciate the shortcuts but, making things from individual ingredients helps me destress and enjoy cooking more. It also increases my appreciation for it.

I have had The Internet of Garbage by Sarah Jeong, sitting on my Kindle (the link takes you to the published version on theverge.com.) for a few weeks now. This is an important read for anyone (this means you) using the internet. Sarah breaks down harassment and its many forms in a way that is alarming and honest, and in a way that is easy to understand so that we can work together to address it.

I’m constantly amazed by how we, as humans, are so self-destructive with ourselves as both individuals and towards one another. We’re better than this. We have the capability and the tools to be better. We’re just choosing not to.

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Ugh, another cooking/food/travel show? Here’s what made this four part documentary enjoyable for me: Samin. She is someone I would jump to have a chance to share a meal with. She is funny, and she fully shows that she genuinely enjoys tasting, cooking, and experiencing food. This doesn’t feel scripted or forced. It feels like an extension of her book (of the same name), in that she is just trying to teach us to enjoy food and cooking like she does. It’s easier to do than we think.

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The Cristina Martinez episode (Season 5, episode 1) of Chef’s Table is captivating and magnificent . Her story - of herself, her daughter, and her family - combined with her craft (barbacoa) is fascinating, The episode itself was so beautiful, I had to stop down and appreciate it without watching any more episodes for a while.

This is a reminder to ignore all labels of race, immigration status, political affiliation, etc. Pay attention to people, as people. As individuals. Hear their stories and make human choices.

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There’s not a lot that I can write about Anthony Bourdain that others haven’t already written. It’s weird to say (type) this out loud but, I am still having some trouble processing his death. The same with Jonathan Gold’s passing; they both affected me more than I thought any public figure’s would.

One of the things that makes me feel “home” is when I get a local library card. I don’t borrow printed books and materials often, mostly just ebooks. So, over this past weekend, I finally got my library card and promptly started placing holds and building a reading list. The first auto-checkout notification came last night, in the form of Hungry Ghosts, by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose.

It was a fun, quick read right before turning in for the night. I kind of like that I also read it (kind of) close to Halloween. I wouldn’t categorize it as “memorable” nor necessarily a “must read”, though I did enjoy it and am happy to have read it. It reminds me of Get Jiro!, another graphic novel by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose.

I have written about this series before. There’s not a lot more that I can add to this other than YOU NEED TO START READING THIS SERIES IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY. I just finished and fully enjoyed Monstress, Vol. 3, Written by Marjorie Liu and Illustrated by Sana Takeda.

The depth of both the characters and the world is stunning. The dark material and some added humor make these quick and satisfying reads. I prefer the volumes (versus individual issues) because I get a bigger chunk of the story to feed on.

I cannot imagine anyone other than Sana Takeda’s art accompanying this series. If this is ever animated into a feature film, Sana’s art needs to remain a huge part. The look is epic.

I was craving Frito pie so, I made Frito pie.

Yesterday’s slow-cooker batch of chili turned out pretty good I used beer (Negra Modelo) instead of broth, and kicked up the chili powder mix with some “looser” measurements and spice blending. It ended up with a more layered, deeper flavor (if that makes any sense) and had a bit more (spice) kick than my normal chilis.

Chop a white onion, shred cheddar cheese, and scoop a ladle full over a stack of Fritos Scoops, Yes! And, add a dollop of plain nonfat Greek yogurt (in lieu of sour cream).

I’m learning (better late than never) to cook things that I crave so that I can indulge at home when needed, versus order or go out to restaurants. This helps me control the ingredients, cost, portion, and overall “healthy-ness” of the dish.

1. It was a weekday and she didn't feel like making a big deal for her birthday, so we indulged in an always good In-N-Out* dinner for M on Wednesday. I like when we limit our visits there, even though it's less than a mile away now, because it just makes every visit that much better.
2. For the past two weeks, I have been calorie tracking in the Lose It! app. I'm learning a lot about my habits. Overall, I eat fairly healthy. Sometimes without even trying. I do need to increase fruit and vegetable intake, though. My biggest issue is portion control. Eat less, weigh less. I'm taking steps to address that, and they seem to be working so far. Cooking/eating more often at home has been a huge help.
3. This morning, after making breakfast (fried eggs, toast, bacon, half avocado), I then a) hardboiled eggs for the week, b) started a batch of crock pot chili, and c) made a big batch of pesto chicken pasta salad, all which will take care of quite a few meals during the week. I feel pretty good about it. It's the closest to Sunday meal prep that I have been in a long time.
4. Don't move across states if you can help it. The level of fail and incompetence between bureaucratic entities, like the DMV**, will drive you insane. If I told you this before, I don't mind saying it again. It warrants multiple warnings.
5. I caved and bought the iPhone XS Max (really hate the name). Overall not a bad phone. I am having some battery drain issues that I hope are addressed with a software update. It (battery) doesn't last as long as the iPhone 8+ that I upgraded from. I have also come close to dropping it quite a few times (more often than with any other iPhone I have ever had) and, I'm not sure why.

*Is In-N-Out the best burger in the world? No, not close. But, growing up with it, it’s home. And it’s food that reminds me of home. And for the price, the quality is fantastic. It “tastes like California”, and that’s more than enough for me.

**Shoutout to the staff at the Davis (CA) DMV, though. They were all very helpful and made the two hours we spent there fairly bearable. Some of the bureaucratic anomalies even boggled them at times.

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The dark combination of drums and bass, along with the lead vocals, just set a tone that matched my mood when I first heard this track. In a lot of ways, it reminds me of the music I listened to in high school and into my early twenties. If you’re in a place to play this loud, please do.

[caption id="" align=“aligncenter” width=“534”] Fujifilm x100T | 23mm | ISO 200 | f2.0 | 1/220[/caption]

I like edited photos but, I don’t like the edited look on my photos. Does that make any sense? If you scroll through my Flickr favorite photos (from people I follow), you will see that I like those deeply saturated, cleaned, contrasted images (mostly landscapes).

I don’t like that look for my own work. I prefer my work to be as close to “straight out of the camera” as possible. I might make small adjustments to exposure, white balance, and contrast but, those are (I feel) always subtle adjustments.

This is one of the reasons I like the Fujifilm X series so much; I really like the look of images straight from the camera. It’s as close to what I envision more so than any other camera images I have tried (Sony, Nikon, Canon, etc.). If I have my camera settings correct, then I don’t have to do any post editing (which, as you may have already guessed, I don’t like doing).

It’s also why I like the camera models that I have (XT-1 and X100T); all of the necessary controls are easily located as manual buttons and dials. At least, all of the things that I regularly adjust. I don’t have to dig through menus and sub-menus to make common adjustments.

The same “subtle post edits only” policy is also something I try to apply to images from my phone. Though, I have to admit, I am only using my phone as a camera as an easy out/excuse to not carry around an actual camera. It’s a lazy approach to this hobby and, a habit that I want to try to break myself from.

This morning, like most, was filled with conference calls. I get a lot of use out of that headset. It’s bluetooth but, I use it tethered (USB cord) more often since I whip through the headset’s battery so quickly.

The keyboard is fairly new; just a little over two weeks I think. I pound on it. I’m a loud typer (yes, I’m that guy in your office). But this one is surprisingly quiet. It does a really good job of absorbing my frustrat, er… passionate typing. I also like that I can prop my phone on it, and play music or white noise from it, on the rare occasions while not on a call. The keyboard also pairs with mutiple devices (so does the mouse) which keeps the clutter away.

The 27" monitor is a luxurious necessity. Working on anything smaller is almost (first world problem) painful. It’s just enough screen real estate to do everything I want to do. The laptop only opens when I need to use the integrated camera for video calls.

Not far off is my notebook. It’s a scratch pad and wannabe task list I keep it close by because I love writing, the act of writing, the feel and the sound of writing. It is, and always will be, hard for me to not have a pen and paper near me when I’m working.

I often daydream abut having a more manual, hands on job. But then I’m quickly reminded that I really don’t like manual labor. Stupid daydreaming fantasies giving me a warped sense of reality. No, being a fishing boat captain is not a fulfilling way to live your life… or, is it? It probably is, right? I’m sure it is. Stupid brain, you tool. Get back to work!

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Florence + the Machine: Tiny Desk Concert at NPR

I appreciate the Tiny Desk concerts much like I appreciated MTV’s Unplugged sessions. Listening to artists and musicians, in their “raw” forms, gives me a much greater appreciation for the skill, work, and talent that they put into their craft. Raw is great; we don’t get the polished, over-produced, multiple take versions of tracks. We watch (and hear) them work through every detail, every component of the track, and on occasion experience a mistake that ends up being, well… beautiful.

I’m not a musician. I know how to read sheet music but I see notes like words, I don’t hear them. I learned (tried to, at least) a few instruments but, nothing stuck. I’m not a musician. But, I do have a deep appreciation for music. I love the process and the result (feeling) that it instigates and injects into life.

Tiny Desk is one of my favorite things on the internet because I get to see and hear all of this, and even discovery new artists. Florence + the Machine does a really good job, here. I love hearing them “raw” versus any of their produced work.