I work out of an apartment building. The person upstairs is always listening to music pretty loud in the late mornings and late afternoon. I’m going upstairs to Shazam outside of the door and will be presenting a series. Today’s edition: Shake Me In Your Arms by Taj Mahal
Also do not cry and express extreme guilt and ask for reassurance and absolution.
Things to not do: say sarcastically “oh, I was such a terrible mom/dad”
Parents of adult children, repeat this phrase: I did the best I could, but the best I could wasn’t good enough for you and I wish I could have done better. So much healing could come from that simple statement.
This is why I believe the undocumented immigrants will not be deported but will be camped. But only if we stand by and do nothing.
It was today that I learned the Washington Times is owned by the cult, Unification Church.
Rest in peace, Will Cullen Hart. The Olivia Tremor Control changed the trajectory of my life.
But I gave joy to my mother
And I made my lover smile
And I can give comfort to my friends when they're hurting
And I can make it seem better for a while
My life
It don't count for nothing
When I look at this world, I feel so small
And my life
It's only a season
A passing September that no one will recall
I got to see her play this behind the stage at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in 2008 with Bonnie Prince Billy. Such a memorable day smelling eucalyptus trees and watching amazing music I was brought up on.
It’s funny that I had to kind of unlearn this message from him. I always got a sense not from his words but watching that what you achieve makes you more worthwhile.
It reminds me of how the most important thing in life is our relationships and attachments, not what we achieve. We matter for the little things.
When I was a teen, my daddy would listen to Iris Dement records, sometimes laying down to take a nap listening intently with his eyes closed as he drifted off. This song always got me. youtu.be/VbuFxMh8HEU?...
Not in Vain Emily Dickinson If I can stop one heart from breaking I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin -Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. Page Thirty
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Street sign at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and ‘Honorary Steve Albini Way,’ mounted on a lamppost in front of a brick and tiled building with large windows and visible indoor plants.
Took a brief stop on the Honorary Steve Albini Way on my way back to Milwaukee tonight to snap this photo. Sign unveiling ceremony was this afternoon while I was on my commute in. Nice to wave from the car.
Psychotherapy office, a couch and a chair and a desk.
That’s a wrap—10 years at 3047 N Lincoln Ave and 9 years in this office. Space holds a lot of meaning for people, often referred to as “the holding environment.” It was nice to share some transitional object mementos from this space. The work will continue in Bowmanville.
My homies @ Promises in MKE, WI axissova.bandcamp.com/album/blinde...
Musicians face intense attacks on their psyche—the ups and downs from seeking external validation and an over identification with a career that inherently lacks security. The haunting fear of an "expiration date" causes existential crises that are hard to resolve. Love your creative souls deeply.
Waiting patiently for this to come out on my birthday. edithfrost.bandcamp.com/album/in-space
When I'm working with people who are engaged in the cesspool that is modern American dating, my motto for everyone to take to heart is this: The #1 rule for someone you want to be in a relationship with is that they want to be in a relationship with you. Everything else flows from there.
Systems that were once conscious and by design might be deconstructed at the surface but become an unconscious force until they explode outward once again
Sometimes I wonder if it is all performance art instead of reality
Preach!!!
And no Gypsy Rose deep dives more lesser known cases.
She actually debunks the “Take Care of Maya” Netflix documentary with the most “killing them with kindness” precision that I am completely in awe of. Family won $250 million in compensatory damages and vilified a public servant in the process through truth slanting for financial gain.
Re: SSRI for generalized anxiety. I just say…do you spin on a catastrophic “what if” scenario? This drug may or may not make that stop for you and put out your ruminations like a candle snifter. It might make sex weird or give you extra chub but I’m here to sort it out with you and it’s yr choice
Emotional Control
The leader stokes fear of outsiders (e.g., immigrants) and anger about perceived injustice. He fosters devotion with charismatic appeals while instilling guilt or anxiety for questioning him, leveraging emotions to maintain loyalty and suppress dissent.
Thought Control
The leader uses slogans to promote groupthink. He frames dissent as betrayal, simplifies issues into "us vs. them" terms, and reinforces a worldview where his ideology is the only acceptable perspective.
Information Control
By calling mainstream media "fake news" and promoting select narratives, the leader restricts access to credible outside information. Followers are urged to distrust other sources, creating a closed system where only his version of events is accepted as truth.
Behavior Control
Leader encourages loyalty tests, such as demanding public support or ostracizing critics labeled as "traitors." Followers are directed to take specific actions, like attending rallies or confronting perceived opponents, creating an environment where behavior aligns with his goals.
