boston

It’s not easy making friends. At least that’s the case for me now. I think about that a lot, because I consider myself an extrovert. Maybe, I’m a total asshole and I just don’t know it? Maybe it’s because I live in Boston or because people I know keep moving away. Also, I’m in my forties with a family. Who knows? But yeah, making friends in this city hasn’t been easy. One person I DID meet in Boston is Kurt....

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I’ve got a love/hate relationships with the Spits. I love them because they’re one of the best bands out there right now. Terribly underappreciated but making some of the most fun and accessible punk music of all time. I hate them because last time I saw them live at the Brighton Music Hall, the crowd got so rowdy behind me that, somehow, in all the insanity, some guy flailed his arms over my shoulder, grabbed my glasses, and knocked them...

Photo: Kay Davila You know, sometimes life gets the best of us. Like being overworked, or started a new job (work!) or just family obligations. My “distraction” was vacation. I went to Aruba. Sue me, OK? But, I deserve it. Also, I loved it. But I mention this because right before I left, I had the great pleasure of seeing Jon Spencer’s band live. I’m talking the DAY before. And since I left, I can’t stop thinking about this show....

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I never thought I’d know what Gabby’s Dollhouse is, but there you have it. You can’t control cultural phenomena. I have kids so it’s inescapable. There’s also something to be said for letting your kids be products of their time and not some unrelatable fossils. Do I want my kids to be well-versed in Bugs Bunny and Warner Brothers cartoons? Yes. But, instead they’re really into Gabby’s Dollhouse, Kpop Demon Hunters, and Pokemon. That last one has kind of bridged...

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