Untitled 22 (ALATWA #28) 6 October 2014

This week should be pretty interesting, and it starts tonight..  Seahawks are playing MNF against the Redskins.  Two teams drawing on a lot of Native American history/art will be playing the 2014 Native Bowl.

Game night on Tuesday!

Perhaps band practice during the week with Fizzgig.  Also with Under the Covers.

Untitled 21 - Sexual Orientation (Friday Life #25) 14 October 2014

Certain segments of society have changed their position or attitude toward sexual orientation, and certain are remaining the same or getting worse.  Whereas being closeted was the norm in the entertainment industries of the early 1900s to the 1950s-1970s and even later in certain sectors of entertainment, more and more high profile celebrities are coming out and leading their lives openly and freely.  Progress is certainly slow.  For every Ellen Degeneres, there is a Matthew Shepherd, for every Barney Frank, there is Harvey Milk.  For every ACLU, there is a Westboro Baptist Church.  Athletes in the large professional sports of the US (Michael Sam, football & Jason Collins, basketball) are finding it more and more acceptable to express their sexuality in a public court, but just as there is resistance to the acceptance of these things, there is a sort of reverse blowback, where – when these players don’t make the presumably (and most likely truthfully) sports-based cut – gay activists and typically more reasonably-minded progressives get frustrated at a system that they see as prejudiced.  It’s frustrating to that segment of society because they actually have been spurned for years, the “don’t ask-don’t tell” mentality as norm has a huge history in our “freedom for all, but not necessarily for you” cultural consciousness. 
            We evolved as a type of bipolar ape, so it makes sense that our society would have a bit of contradiction built in, and it does.  The march of progress (culturally, not biologically – where "progress" is a bit of a misnomer) is brutally slow for those being perpetually swept under the rug and sometimes literally stomped upon.  Things are changing, but again, for every Frank Ocean, there is a trove of multi-genre hip-hop that still says “fag” this and “fag” that.”  Across the board there is resistance to change and a push for it, and no matter which side you’re on, there isn't an easy solution.

Untitled 20 (ALATWA #27) 29 September 2014

Here we are again.  Another week.  Things seem good though.  We've got upcoming fun.  Board game night on Tuesday, going to see John Darnielle speak on Wednesday.. lots of typing and chatting until then.  Fun times.

Getting close to my first 100 post year, and If I focus, I could still hit nearly 200.  I've gotta do this for me!

Untitled 19 (A Look at the Weekend #22) 18 September 2014

Been at DrLam.com for about two months now.  I really like it.  Also living with Nathan, which is tough at times but it's really good for both of us overall.

The untitled series will continue until January 1st or so, when I finally have an apartment to call my own and a home for my awesome cat.

Gonna keep working towards my pharmacy tech license and a nice jobbie job and such.. Looking forward to it.

Untitled 18 (A Look at the Weekend #21) 24 July 2014

The "Untitled Post Series" continues today.  This weekend will involve band practices and other fun things like making sure I'm ready for work for the coming weeks.  I've already gotten a raise to $12 which is awesome.  Things are totally going in the right direction.  I started talking to Marie a couple of days back and I owe her a pretty hefty chunk of money, which is the same with everyone it seems.  So this is all about saving and paying people back.

Untitled 17 (Music #21) 23 July 2014

First day on new job was good.  Interesting company, very interested in reading about all of the supplements and learning more as I go along.  Lots of music to write about as well.  I got a Saor shirt in the mail, I've order Deafheaven sweater, shirt and LP and finally ordered last year's fave, "Partycrasher."  Go me.  Lots of listening.  Can't quite wrap my head around Hundred Waters, I'm playing in two bands and we have a show in like 1 week.  Holy crap!

Untitled 16 (ALATWA #25) 21 July 2014

I'm jamming for the second time with Nate Gehrman.  Joined a punk band yesterday.  Things are looking up.  I think I'll actually try and write about film and music this week.  :)