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Author Archives: German Jones
Looking Backwards Looking Forwards
I am both held hostage and kept moving by my fixation with time. I, like most of you, have made the same resolutions every new year’s day for years and years. I think of the impulse as a mixture of … Continue reading
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German’s Blog: A Life
It was early December, as far as I can remember, and I had moved to a new town. Being once again in school (a student instead of a teacher), I had both time to fill in my day and space … Continue reading
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Retrospect
A year in review. I have spent the past year listening to lots of music and creating lots of mixtapes. It seems only fitting that I would have a final entry to wind up everything and let you hear a … Continue reading
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Resolute
For me, today is important. I have decided that I will actively engage in moments while reaffirming my moral choices to forgo. Cryptic? For sure. But a necessary step if I am going to settle in to my age and … Continue reading
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Hold Beauty
Some new music to listen to. And keep this in mind: “Well life has some risks. Love is one. Terrible risks. Fate’s my bait and bait’s my fate. On a June evening. Here’s my advice, hold. Hold beauty.” – Anne … Continue reading
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Wishosaurus knows how to party.
Today was my birthday and from beginning to end it was a perfectly lovely day. Waking up next to my love, sharing a tasty brunch with good friends, and a pleasant walk and boat ride through a sunny Chicago. However, … Continue reading
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Atmosphere
Suddenly it all comes together. Things I love: cover songs, The XX, powerful lady singers… And now it is all here for you. Enjoy!
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Nostalgia
At some moments you just want to go back. Hopefully this will take you there. Whether it is decades long past, decades of your youth, or something a bit in between. How sweet it was….
‘Ol Skool’
Lazy Sunday afternoon. Mimosas and sunshine. Taking a walk down by the lake. Might as well have some great music to go along with it. Features old soul songs and some new cuts from Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, and plenty … Continue reading
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Good Taste
Sometimes you have it, sometimes you don’t. This mix should help you out either way. Enjoy!
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Me and Mr. Jones 