Absolutely nothing happens on the ninth day of April. Absolutely nothing. And that’s why it’s the perfect day to ramble about sakura trees, and resolutions and what I want to see blossom in my life by this time next year.
Casual rambles, short stories and poetry done casually
Ten years after starting this website, I have submitted the manuscript for my first ever poetry collection. And, as a special celebration for the ten-year anniversary of The Casual Ramble, I have a gift for all paid subscribers by July 1st.
As promised, the Trail Blazers made the transition into a new era under Tom Dundon and I have a controversial opinion for the board: I don’t think Jodi Allen was a bad owner. It might sound crazy, but hear me out.
The Trail Blazers just had their best win of the season. I haven’t cheered that loudly for a big game in years. Exhilaration doesn’t even begin to describe it.
Someone start up the Nick Cave record, Donovan Clingan is the Portland Trail Blazers center I have been waiting for.
I have to apologize, as I did not publish much last week. In fact, I published nothing except for what had already been planned, and proceeded to not publish something for what other plans I had been a part of. But we are working on all of this.
Isaac Asimov did it
A long time ago, I was an aspiring, freelance music journalist. Well, I guess it’s not so long ago, but it feels like it. Read what happens when I pick up the pen and write about some music I have been listening to recently.
Been dealing with a cold the past few days. It’s been tough, but I am finding it is not without benefits. Specifically, it’s helped me reinforce new routines, but I’d remiss to spoil it all here.
I’m not one to brag about reading a book. But this past weekend, I managed to do something I haven’t done in a long while: start and finish a book in less than a week.
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