May 2008
16 posts
Ovation
There are sweetnesses in life you’ll never forget. For me, and for an entire community, this was one of them.
May 24th
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May 24th
looking out on a sunny day from the ABH →
May 21st
“There’s that old Zen saying, “If you meet God on the road, kill...”
– Jim White, on his song “Blindly We Go” from “Transnormal Skiperoo”
May 21st
May 21st
Jim White podcast Part II
In which Jim White enjoys seeing a Dairy Queen, discusses his penchant for the spoken word, and talks about some of his latest projects — including his pride and joy, “irrational objects mounted to plywood.”
May 21st
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May 21st
from the inner sanctum of the athens banner-herald →
May 20th
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May 20th
A Transnormal interview with Jim White
Jim White plays in Athens tomorrow night, so below is a longer version of my interview with him featuring some fun conversational items — the long list of musicians who worked with him on “Transnormal Skiperoo”; his bout with e coli while recording in Seattle with Tucker Martine (his voice sounds extra gravelly on that song for a reason); and a special treat — you’ll...
May 20th
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May 20th
from inside the athens banner-herald →
May 20th
“He’s had to deal with issues a normal high school student does not even...”
–        Philip Walter, special education teacher, Clarke Central High School 
May 19th
May 19th
Darius gets ready to graduate
On Friday, Darius Weems, Athens hometown hero, movie star and celebrity, graduates from high school. Today, I spoke with some of his teachers at Clarke Central, who shared how Darius’ life has been a challenge from the beginning. And whether it’s been from a place of anger and resentment or resolve and purpose, he’s faced it head on, stubborn and powerful. Even as Darius’...
May 19th
May 19th