well said. Hang in there, John. Hope you get some lasting relief soon. FWIW you and your body and your bandmates called down sacred magic at the Fillmore tonight. it was so good I am considering leaving Suzanne Ciani early to see you again in LA. this is blasphemy but i. am. considering. it.

needed this today, thank you

for those local who want to show solidarity

@rosemarymosco.com bird relevant

um

Amesoeurrel
My Dying Briar
Disemflowerment [oof]
Ragweedana
Isis Spiderwort

@themountaingoats.bsky.social may have better ideas

here's a UK/Finnish folk-metal concept album about historical plants to stall for time

richardmichaeldawson.bandcamp.com/album/henki

I’m all right. Angry and bummed and all the things but determined. In this moment solidarity with the people most threatened is my priority and that means despair or cynicism is not an option.

Lots of recent suggestions that (at least after an initial period) excessive rest slows recovery, sometimes painfully so. Highly recommend reading this article, which earns the clickbait title: slate.com/technology/2...

rap scholars in the 2100s debating exactly which preamp was clipping and whether you need an identical signal chain to recreate the vibe

rise your bones over the cart of the dead, i always say

nearly certain this will have occurred to you already :) but just in case not: i imagine Andrew Prahlow (Outer Wilds) could do something remarkable with this brief and his stuff might be a good comp in any case. or Amos Roddy (Citizen Sleeper)?

I had trouble with the #; try the direct line at (573) 751-3222. Voice mail is full (damn well should be) but after calling twice I got through. Suggest emphasizing that the PROSECUTOR agrees. Also, you live in St. Louis. Phone needs to be ringing nonstop until the murder is called off.