The big news is that yesterday we got all new HVAC machinery in the house. Next week we get new windows. Then shortly after, the house gets new siding. According to the city inspector, who comes out to assess for property taxes, the last two comments on the property were “very well maintained but in need of updating”. I take that first part as a compliment.
Today is the last day of finals on campus. It has a distinctly weird vibe. People have stopped by the desk for awkward “see you next fall…?” convos that normally don’t happen. Everyone is shelled out and tired and dead-eyed.
It’s been a grief heavy week. I’ve had to remind myself that grieving is a non-linear process, that sometimes the only thing to do is sit still in the fog until it dissipates or thins enough for you to find you way again. It also means that sometimes all the emotional energy you have drains away, and that hollowness means you did the all the work you can do and you should go get something to refill your inner self again.
Well… I’ve got to get this wrapped up so I can close up the day. Next week I start my summer schedule, so the blog is on hiatus until roughly the middle of September. I’m sure if you email me I can arrange some music for you if needed. Anyway, I’m pulling for ya. We’re all in this together. Until we meet again…

Listen to and/or download this podcast! The Funkomaticjamatron Presents 5-13-22
NOTE: New “The Funkomaticjamatron Presents…” podcasts are generally posted on Fridays. The show archives are around ten shows deep. Beyond that, if the link isn’t active, the mix has been deleted to make way for new material. Playlist in “Song – Artist – Album” order.
- A Summer Song – Chad Stewart & Jeremy Clyde – Billboard Top 100 Of The 1960s.
- Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs – Billboard Top 100 Of The 1960s.
- Don’t Get Around Much Any More – Sam Cooke – My Kind of Blues.
- Consider Me Gone – Sting – The Dream Of The Blue Turtles.
- Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac – Billboard Top 100 Of The 1970s.
- Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops – Billboard Top 100 Of The 1960s.
- Postcards From Paradise – Flesh For Lulu – Postcards From Paradise.
- I Advance Masked – Andy Summers & Robert Fripp – I Advance Masked.
- True Faith – New Order – Bright Lights Big City.
- The Other Side – Public Service Broadcasting – The Race For Space.
- Riders On The Storm – The Doors – Billboard Top 100 Of The 1970s.
- You And I Will Meet Again – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Into The Great Wide Open.
- Take Care – Yo La Tengo – Summer Sun.