First Taste: New Blue Sun by Andre 3000

A little while back, a friend mentioned a new Andre 3000 album was coming out; today was release day. I made a point to listen to it first thing this morning, before reading anything about it online or listening to the fantastic NPR interview. I wanted a clean palate without expectations and very little information to allow myself to form my own opinion about the experience with no spoilers. This write up is full of spoilers, so if you don’t want that, stop reading.

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peach season: playing outside for the summer

The droning of cicadas and the staggered chorus of lawn work marks the occasion of every busy weekend while daredevil children ride full-tilt down the hill in a caravan of bikes, roller skates, and scooters. We’re feasting on the season’s jewels: glorious cherries, watermelon, and peaches. It’s summer in Harambee, but the scent of fall is coming in soft. I’m still working on a bunch of things, but am going to try to squeeze some more juice out of this summer while it lasts. Here’s

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