The warmest and most vacation-y part of the year is imminent, and with that comes a need for a new reading list. I enjoyed most of what I put on my winter/spring list, and I hope for more of the same for this new one. So here’s what I’m thinking for this new upcoming season.Continue reading “Summer Reading 2023”
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Wonder and Whiskey Book Excerpt: Brand vs. Ethics
In honor of the band releasing a new album this month, below is an excerpt from Wonder and Whiskey: Insights on Faith from the Music of Dave Matthews Band. During a 1999 appearance on VH1 Storytellers, during which artists would not only play songs but also talk about the inspiration and meaning behind them, Matthews included “Christmas Song” in hisContinue reading “Wonder and Whiskey Book Excerpt: Brand vs. Ethics”
Material Measurement
This past Saturday, I helped with a black belt test at my dojo. This is a day-long series of challenges that culminates in receiving this special rank. The moment the belt is placed around the waist is incredibly emotional–it’s the official signification of a long journey’s completion. It took me a while in my ownContinue reading “Material Measurement”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 