Taboo and Power Under Siege
I’m rewatching Taboo, the Tom Hardy show on FX. Most people know it as that grim, slow period piece with a lot of grunting. Which... well, it is that. But here’s the thing: this show is packed with information. More happens here than in most shows. It's not slow. It's methodical. It has pacint. And why be intimidated? I mean... have you ever read a book? Taboo is about a power vacuum. The plot is just the container: a piece of land called Nootka Sound. To most people, it’s a worthless swamp, but the Crown wants it, America wants it—it’s a vital key. The island is almost irrelevant. What matters is the situation it creates. This is a story about how different [...]
technical support
It's annoying to look around a project and see that you've rebuilt a certain piece of a project over and over again, or that you've said the same thing a few times. Looking back at your old creative work can be gratifying - yay I did all this, but it's also very frustrating, like you're walking round in circles - especially when you're looking back at your key insights. However I look at it as a positive. Dan Kennedy says "repetition makes reputation" and it's pretty we. Most people don't see or hear your message the first, second or third time. It's easy to have the "curse of knowledge" and treat your own hard earned insight as boring! Since I'm spending more [...]
What’s Going On Inside Atlanta DSA?
I want to give a very brief thoughts about Atlanta's political organizing circles. A handful of people have asked me about the internal politics of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) - and given the history, should you join? You could. I rejoined recently and there's a convention coming up. Why Talk About This Now? Actually, why talk about this ever? Well, my honest "become a socialist" testimony would now, talk about purges, loyalty oaths, discrimination, racial and gender quotas, too much of the word BIPOC. Around the time of Jamaal Bowman was when I completely turned the channel "Rainbow Coalition" If you liked doing things with Mosaic, you'll enjoy working with them in the coming year. They had a very positive [...]
Little Five Points Oral History Project Unveils New Episode Featuring Angie McLean
Discover the heart of Little Five Points through Angie McLean’s captivating stories in the latest episode of the Little Five Points Oral History Project—a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt the soul of this vibrant neighborhood.
02 free stuff doesn’t always work perfectly
Now I want to just say - it says "free" on the cover. I'm not here to defy the wisdom of the world. Everything that's great ain't going to be free. You know we can talk about all this shit. You go to a food bank - the food is moldy. You get a free car - the shit breaks down. You get a free date with a girl and she's a psycho. I'm sure if you're a girl and you're reading this book, you've got worse stories than me about free shit just going sideways. Every time that there's something free, there's a catch. Also, I'm not different in this regard either. I am a personal brand. Hey Brandyn, I sell [...]
