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I always think about this song, Atom and His Package’s¹ “Possession (not the one by Danzig)”, whenever I am packing, but never more than this time. As I wrote back in March, I’m leaving Texas. I hope it is for the good (not necessarily *for good*). I’ve moved a lot before. Among my friends, my moves are somewhat legendary in their number. But this is a big one, where there is no coming back for little things I may have … Continue reading “Possession – Monday Mixtape”

I’m continuing to go through my tapes from long ago. An especially good one is from just after that big break up I wrote about last time. Unfortunately, it has some obscure stuff on it that even Shazzam can’t figure out, including a very weird version of the William Tell Overture.¹ I loved getting obscure music on those tapes, and now it’s biting me on the butt, when I can’t find it again. One track jumped out at me: “Tukka … Continue reading “Tukka Yoot’s Riddim – Monday Mixtape”

Good morning, Monday! It may feel like it’s a little late in the year to start off with a song talking about “Next Year”¹ (meaning this year), but you can reboot and restart any time. In the Jewish tradition, Nisan–the month which starts in 2 weeks–is the first month of the year². (And yes, “new years” is the 7th month.) It’s the first month, and the month slaves became free. You can restart your perspective at any time. So let’s … Continue reading “Next Year – Monday Mixtape”

“Every little soul must shine….” This little gem from Paul Westerberg is our jam this Monday. It’s a cover, but he plays it with such heart, you’d never know. Or would you guess its origin. Before Westerberg jangled it up, “Mr. Rabbit” was most famous as a song performed by Burl Ives, on a 1963 children’s album of animal songs.¹ The song is listed as “Southern, Traditional.” So today’s inspiration is to take whatever is laying around and make it … Continue reading “Mr. Rabbit – Monday Mixtape”