Author Archives: alexjmann

The Blues

I. “You can’t understand the blues until you’ve had your heart broken, and you can’t understand disco until you’ve had group sex on Ecstasy.” – DJ Harvey When I moved to New York City over a year ago, my guitar … Continue reading →

Standing Up

Five blocks away. I walked at an even pace down the sidewalk, speeding up to cross intersections before cars received their green light. I approached an intersection as the light turned red. I made my move: one step forward. The … Continue reading →

Humility

I sat at a bus stop on a bench. Waiting. An old woman sat to my right, your left if you watched. The old woman wore a purple and teal nylon tracksuit. The pants purple, the jacket teal with grey … Continue reading →

Tuesday: A Short Story

I wrote a short story. It’s called Tuesday. The story is set in the transitory period between college and a career. The protagonist struggles to manage his personal issues through music, the one thing that gives his experiences meaning. You … Continue reading →

The Emperor’s New Clothes

My site has a fresh look. Each page has unique elements (even the 404 page), so take a look around. Some changes moving forward: 1. Content will be less business-y, less blogg-y. Expect stories, fiction, humor. Sporadically, some music, drawings … Continue reading →