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Author Archives: German Jones
Fretting hurts
Last night I dreamt that I died. (Although it may have been my conscious fears before going to sleep that I’m remembering, because I was convinced that my heart was going to stop at some point, most likely as a … Continue reading
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Accountability
For the sake of transforming my struggles with drinking and discipline into a dissociative identity disorder, I decided to reach out to Tony this morning and see if he could help steer this narrative. During my prep period we had … Continue reading
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Good Enough
Although expensive, my life is definitely being improved by my recent work with a new therapist. Our discussions run the gamut of my anxieties and insecurities, yet his advice seems to be pretty consistent: cut yourself some slack and get … Continue reading
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Modern Love?
Inspired by an episode of GIRLS I’ve developed an idea that I could easily write (and have published) an essay for the NYTimes Modern Love column. It’s not because I think it is easy, rather I believe my story is … Continue reading
Levity Mixtape
So lately I’ve needed a break from the serious that exists in our weird world today. And I have found it — these random and lovely songs. Please play and dance loudly and enjoy…
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Reckoning
11/27/16 “So long as you write what you wish to write, that is all that matters; and whether it matters for ages or only for hours, nobody can say.” — Virginia Woolf In her extended essay, Ms. Woolf postulates that … Continue reading
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Awhile
I’ve been making this mixtape for awhile. These songs resonate deeply for me. Perhaps if you give this latest one a listen you may find some resonance too.
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Serenity prayer
Someone please grant me the ability to not give a fuck. Although I don’t accept the way things are, I am currently not looking for courage to change them. I just want them to leave me alone.
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Loss
Mourning is ritual. So is listening. Let’s do both. Together.
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Epilogue, for Bowie
“Right now, it feels as if the solar system is off its axis, as if one of our main planetary anchors has lost its orbit. That said—I am certain that wherever Bowie is now—I want to be there someday” — … Continue reading
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Me and Mr. Jones 