GRECCHINOIS
The Grace to Begin and Belong
…Somehow, a month of seemingly disconnected and random projects that only seemed to share the fact of their new-ness to me coalesced into a monthlong meditation on identity, and how it affects the ways we not only see others, but ourselves, as well…
Always Amateurs
There is an adage that was somewhat prevalent when I was in my student days as a musician that went along the lines of: “Those who can’t do, teach”. I’ve always thought there was something deeply wrong with this line of thinking. It just felt like a way for insecure people to tear down the work and abilities of others…
Chaos and Order
…This sense of deliberately-embraced chaos, and the question of how we maintain hope within it, became the thread I found running through everything I encountered this month. Revisiting the music of Bach, Buxtehude, and Strozzi in Santa Fe at the end of March, I was constantly reminded…
Looking Up
…something Krista said really stuck with me as the newscycle has sucked us into the mire with renewed vigor these past few days: "I believe that across all of our fractures and differences, most of us are walking around with hearts that are sore." …
Perception, Truth, & Returning Joy
…for the first time in many years, things feel slightly clearer. I feel shifts happening within that are helping me reconnect to a sense of renewed energy, especially around music, writing, and the other creative projects I've been working on. Music, especially,…
Art, Faith, & the Year to Come
…In a moment when despair can feel like the easiest response, it feels vital to resist it. My hope is to take action through art. To use it as a means of reflection, connection, and bridge-building, and to help keep a flame of hope alive as we wander…
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
…Last week’s Thanksgiving holiday was chaotic and delicious in all the ways it’s supposed be. Noah and I hosted roughly 25 friends and family members, with multiple generations gathered (and running around) the dinner table…
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