Monthly Archives: July 2023

Restaurant Review: The Old Mill Saloon

Posted on July 16, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Old Mill Saloon, Estacada, OR When I go out for my birthday with friends, I generally have in mind a particular sort of restaurant that offers a good-quality meal at a reasonable price. Trying new places, as this one … Continue reading →

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The Sound Of Awkward Silence And Talking Points

Posted on July 16, 2023 by nathanalbright

Although I have yet to see the film myself, I have been deeply interested in the discourse that exists over the recent film release The Sound Of Freedom, and how this discourse has demonstrated the decreasing credibility of mainstream sources … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Tell You Why

Posted on July 15, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the quintessential images of children is some sort of sharp-eyed child who incessantly pesters adults by asking why everything is how it is. What is endearing in small children, at least to many of us, is often annoying … Continue reading →

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Album Review: The Kick

Posted on July 15, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Kick, by Foxes The Kick was released in early 2022, less than a year after an EP release and about five years after her previous album. An album gap of that long suggests that a singer is no longer … Continue reading →

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A Time For Letting Go

Posted on July 14, 2023 by nathanalbright

As a fond observer of the people around me, I often find it poignant to see people who have gotten to know each other well over the course of a few days depart from each other–hopefully in some cases at … Continue reading →

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Meet Me At The Crossroads

Posted on July 11, 2023 by nathanalbright

At the preteen camp where I have served as staff both this year and last year, there is a spot labeled as the crossroads, where the road that goes from the classrooms by the dining hall and towards the boys’ … Continue reading →

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Portion Control

Posted on July 10, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the most enjoyable experiences at a camp is eating.  Most of the time, I am not exactly the most sociable of eaters.  I enjoy eating around other people but, in my regular existence, I seldom interact with others … Continue reading →

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Places That Are Good To Write In

Posted on July 9, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the concerns that creative people have is what areas are good to write in.  Some people find themselves able to write in unusual circumstances.  Surprisingly enough, as it may seem, jail has been a found of creativity for … Continue reading →

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Waiting For An Eruption To Come

Posted on July 8, 2023 by nathanalbright

Not too far from the capital of Iceland, there is a volcano that is currently the focus of a great deal of attention among volcanologists as well as amateur volcano watchers. With earthquake swarms, magma that is moving rapidly closer … Continue reading →

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Album Review: This Is Why

Posted on July 7, 2023 by nathanalbright

This Is Why, by Paramore Like many people, I have been familiar with Paramore since their second album, and enough of a fan of theirs that I have bought their cds and paid to see them perform live in concert. … Continue reading →

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