Category Archives: Life
My Second Bris
Thought Catalog published my new essay: The bris would begin shortly. The chant of the Mohel, his clinking metal instruments, the shriek of an infant. We didn’t have to be in the room, but proximity was a sign of respect. … Continue reading
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
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
Two Turntables and a…
The past year has served as a habitual, exploratory phase for me. External to my day-to-day startup work, I’ve made progress in other, unrelated fields. The phase is partially due to taking advantage of living in New York City, offering … Continue reading
The Edge
A person’s presence extends beyond the physical body: There is a space, when crossed, is similar to pushing or leaning on someone. Imagine a person walks up to you unexpectedly. You’ll likely step back…even if they haven’t touched you. It’s … Continue reading