What is True
“Save me from the ranks of the freaks who suspect they could never love anyone.” — Aimee Mann Noel asked me if he should start checking for new initials. He was teasing me, saying the blog is too personal. And … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Lori Carson is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and author whose music has earned praise from NPR, WNYC, and critics worldwide. This archive brings together her personal blog entries from this period — intimate reflections on music, creativity, daily life, and the inner world of an artist. Carson writes with the same directness and emotional honesty that defines her music: spare, lyrical, and deeply felt. Browse the posts below to follow her thoughts and experiences during this time.
Grey Winter Valentine
I woke up this morning almost forgetting what year I am in. I remember when L. moved out about 5 years ago and I was suddenly alone. I’d have these dreams full of people. Men who pursued me, obligations too … Continue reading
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Philip Roth and the Flu
“I did this because of that? I did that because of this? I defined myself around that accident or that person or that ridiculously minor event?” — From Ghost Exit by Philip Roth I’ve been in bed these last days. … Continue reading
Lori Carson's blog has always been an extension of her artistic practice — a place where songs begin, where ideas are tested, and where the boundary between music and writing dissolves. Each entry offers a glimpse into the creative life of one of independent music's most distinctive voices. Her albums include Shelter, Where It Goes, Everything I Touch Runs Wild, and Another Year. Her debut novel, The Original 1982, was published by William Morrow (HarperCollins).