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I made a fussy bread the other day – a rich brioche that took two days and about a half hour in the stand mixer. But the typical breads I bake (around 120 loves a year) are these three: a honey whole wheat sandwich bread that is out of the […]

In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. We […]

It’s time for my sixth Flash Mob Friday! Gigging musicians and artists have been and will continue to be disproportionately hit by the COVID-19 closings, so each Friday I’m going to point you towards a musician, artist, or organization I think is worth your support. It’s my hope that together […]

Pastiche, noun. 1. A literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work. From Merriam-Webster Pastiche gets a bad name – just look how often it’s preceded by the word bad. We look down our noses at pastiche artists, as not really forging original ground. But […]

In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. Joe […]

A wise old friend of mine posted a few weeks ago, “You’re doing great, everybody! It’s ok that it’s hard, everybody’s first pandemic is gonna be tough! Keep it up and remember: we only have to do one day per day.” I’ve repeated “everybody’s first pandemic is gonna be tough” […]

In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. What […]

I do not aspire to do the creative equivalent of Newton creating calculus in a pandemic. Setting your intention is important, and intending to upend the world with your output in this pandemic is ludicrous: the memes asking you to compare yourself to Newton or other creative superheroes are misguided. […]

In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. James […]

It’s time for my fifth Flash Mob Friday! Gigging musicians and artists have been and will continue to be disproportionately hit by the COVID-19 closings, so each Friday I’m going to point you towards a musician, artist, or organization I think is worth your support. It’s my hope that together […]