Author Archives: max
Friday Was My Birthday
I spent my birthday in San Diego this year. I didn’t expect to be here this weekend, but I came down here in light of the wildfires in LA. It’s hard to process the reality of living through a catastrophic … Continue reading
Why Do We Still Seek Fire In A World Full Of Flashlights?
I can’t say for certain, but I am 99.9% sure my ancestors – at one point or another – huddled around a fire, perhaps as a beacon of light in a dark and stormy night, perhaps as a source of … Continue reading
8, 18, 28
One day you’re 18 and the entire world is a mysterious, wondrous, massive place bursting with possibilities and magic. You wake up a decade later looking down the barrel of 28 and out of nowhere you know the number of … Continue reading
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Tagged arizona, artistry, creativity, fire, hero's journey, los angeles, philosophy
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Leaving Los Angeles
I find myself again thrust into my subconscious. It’s a bit scary, but it’s where all the best work is done. Allow me to explain – ***An irrefutable maxim*** Life is a cycle of consolation and desolation. In less pretentious … Continue reading
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Tagged artistry, creativity, hero's journey, inspiration, los angeles, moby dick, music, new york, philosophy
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Austin Tacos
I end this year entirely different than I began it. I guess we all do that, every year, but this year feels significant. Just like every year feels significant. ***What’s that?*** Jaded much? No sister, I call it cynical optimism. … Continue reading
