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Art Director Linds Redding published these words in an article on his blog last March, and died of cancer the following October. The article is called A Short Lesson in Perspective and is one of the rawest pieces of writing I’ve ever read.
I’ve gotten out of bed In the middle of night to remove art I just published, out of fear of upsetting people by morning. Fuck that.
If I truly believe in what I’m doing, and I do, then I shouldn’t ever feel sorry for the things I do here. I can offer no apologies. Close your eyes if you have to. This is my new standard. We’ll see if I have enough spine to honor it.
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My Aunt Marilyn passed. Known her forever. Only in my grown years I understood how often she was dealt a bad hand. She always made the best of it though. So positive. Smiling. Laughing. Radiant.
I’ll think of you before I dare complain about a thing.
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So many lines in this song that truly resonate with me, but this one, it was always my favorite. Saw them perform it last Friday.
Classic Cars by Bright Eyes.
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The Engine Driver my favorite from The Decemberists.
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Got my palms read. Among many things, she told me I had a terrible energy about me, weighing down. Said she’d lift it, but I told her to leave it right there.
This is one of my favorite drinking songs. Unfortunately, I don’t think my friends are familiar with it.
Answer In One Of These Bottles by Caitlin Rose.
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My grandmother told me this is where I was, after seeing some drawings I made. It was the first time I saw how transparent a thought and a few lines could make me. You don’t ever wanna go showing your cards.
Anyhow, It was years ago. I just happened to be thinking about it, and her.
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In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel.
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Someone is regularly salting snails on the sidewalk, near my front door. Got my bottom dollar on the elementary school kids who learn directly across from my home.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by The Platters.
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