Hope In The Dark
On January 18, 1915, six months into the first world war, as all Europe was convulsed by killing and dying, Virginia Woolf wrote in her journal, "The future is dark, which is on the whole, the best thing the future can be, I think." Dark, she seems to say, as in...
Don’t Let The Plastic Bring You Down
Holy cow, a new mix! This was a loooong time in the making! Almost every track has AI assistance in some way . Mostly AI helped separate the elements of old funk, jazz, soul, world, Brazilian pop, hip hop, etc records so I could piece elements from loads of different...
Journey To The End Of The Night
At a time when the world is upside down and it's thought insane to ask why you're being murdered, it obviously requires no great effort to pass for a lunatic. Of course your act has got to be convincing, but when it comes to keeping out of the big slaughterhouse, some...
On Getting Along
You ask how I manage to stay involved and remain seemingly happy and adjusted to this awful world where the efforts of caring people pale in comparison to those who have power?It's easy. First, don't let "those who have power" intimidate you. No matter how much power...
A Confederacy of Dunces
The factory is a large, barn-like structure that houses bolts of fabric, cutting tables, massive sewing machines, and furnaces that provide the steam for pressing. The total effect is rather surreal, especially when one sees Les Africains moving about attending to...