DJ Nuclear Winter
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"Whenever a person vividly recounts their adventure into art, my soul itches to uncover their interdimensional travels" - Pain By Numbers
"I leave no stoned unturned and no bird unstoned" - The Sabrina Carpenter Slowburn
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Letter To The Sunset Watchers
People say they love watching sunsets. They gaze upon the burning sky for a few moments. They think, “Wow, that’s a pretty sunset” — maybe even verbalize it. They alert their friends at the spectacle, provoking an impromptu photo-op. With their backs facing the sunlight, they snap a couple pictures. Some dimple-revealing grins, some pursed-lipped glances, some dead-panned profile pics.
By DJ Nuclear Winter4 months ago in Poets
Leave No Bird Unstoned
I like to put barbeque sauce in soup broth. Not every single soup, mind you. I prefer adding the tangy flavor to beef stews and hearty vegetable blends. Something about the sweet and smoky taste of barbeque sauce mixes immaculately with a savory liquid base. Even cheese soups are enriched with a dollop of America's finest condiment.
By DJ Nuclear Winter4 months ago in Writers
The Talking Walls of Angel Island
Throughout the U.S. Reconstruction Era, violence and bigotry towards Chinese Americans was business as usual. Prior to Reconstruction, California Governor John Bigler delivered a speech to his state assembly in 1952. In his deliverance, he requested a ban on Chinese immigration. Bigler believed these migrants were ignorant to political participation and the court of law. He claimed they could never assimilate or become good citizens, much less become good jurors or voters.
By DJ Nuclear Winter5 months ago in History
Pain By Numbers
I love art. From a soothing ASMR makeup tutorial to the cyberpunk worldbuilding of an indie video game, I have a deep appreciation for witnessing unique, personal work. Whenever I marvel at the San Francisco skyline, ride a corkscrew rollercoaster, or savor the greasy richness of fresh homemade lumpia, I engage with the emotional core of the artist. I could have no knowledge or connection with the artist, yet find resonance or disturbance in their artistry.
By DJ Nuclear Winter5 months ago in Poets
Blindspot
This week on the Thomas Jefferson Hour, I turned the tables and interviewed David Swenson about the Repatriation Project of Frances Densmore’s audio recordings of Native Americans in 1911. The hand-cranked wax cylinder recordings of Densmore were instrumental in preserving Native American history during a time where promotion of Native American indigenous culture was at an all-time…
By DJ Nuclear Winter5 months ago in Fiction
Over The Moon
When I was younger, I wanted to go to the Moon. I could float around with carefree exhilaration, exploring uncharted territory like an eager tourist. Experiencing the wider galaxy - not being bound by Earth's gravity - was a fantasy that piqued my curiosity. This innocuous fascination led to my dark blue bedroom ceiling accessorized with hanging satellites and glow-in-the-dark stars. Being on the Moon was a wonderful dream as a kid. It still is.
By DJ Nuclear Winter6 months ago in Poets
The Ways of the Wind. Content Warning.
Inspired by the challenge of Mackenzie Davis, I compiled four songs that uniquely remind me of the wind. I have always conceptualized music as a way to explore different cultures and experiences. Thus, each entry represents one of the cardinal directions, guiding us through colorful universes that reflect the tempestuous nature of our human condition. Let's see where the current takes us!
By DJ Nuclear Winterabout a year ago in Beat
