benjamin’s statuslog

Surfer Rosa. In Utero. Rid of Me. Magnolia Electric Co. Ocean Songs. 24 Hour Revenge Therapy. Things We Lost in the Fire... so many more. #ripstevealbini

6 countries. 12 Armies. Surrounded by larger forces on all sides. But I'm feeling pretty good about my chances. #RISK!

4 Parts Tequila, 3 Parts Cointreau, 2 Parts Fresh Lime, 1 Part Agave Nectar or Demerara Syrup. Happy Cinqo de Mayo!

Saturday movie night with the fam.

Heading to the office.

Grocery Shopping

Reading Pannenberg.

Off to church.

Playing for the joy of it today.

Having a "hypothetical" discussion with my 14-year old daughter about when she can start dating?

Journaling

Listening to . So haunting and beautiful. 🥺

Investigating Drafts app as a central hub for all my writing, then exporting out to different platforms. Seems super robust and has built-in and customizable integration with basically all of my most used tools. So far, it feels about as close to a "magic bullet" software as anything I've come across.

Having been thoroughly annihilated by my son in a rousing session of Mario Kart, it's time to get some sleep.

I'm writing about new albums from Beyoncé & Taylor... also the tensions between asserted autonomy and the longing to belong in community... also the constant navigation of the space between the personal and the public in life and art. If I can tie all these things together on paper the way they are tied together in my head, it’ll amount to a good days work.

Up & Caffeinating

Walking home.

Redesigning my blog with by @matt@mattlangford.com - Love it!

Why do all my best thoughts come in the shower?

Man, I love reading . More music criticism should have the depth and style that she brings to her writing… my own included.

I’ve not really checked out omg.lol’s weblog service… thinking I might dive in this afternoon. 🧐

Headed out for a meal and a ceilidh to celebrate 16 years of marriage.