Monthly Archives: May 2014

How 50 music teachers are creating 5,000 musician-citizens across the US, thanks to a TED Prize wish

Posted on May 31, 2014 by optimistthepessimist
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Album of the Week-Heaven and Hell

Posted on May 14, 2014 by optimistthepessimist

I’ve been playing this album over and over in my head obsessively all week. If you’re looking for quality, timeless music with stellar lyrical prowess, look no further than Black Sabbath’s Heaven and Hell. Disclaimer: I did not upload this video to … Continue reading →

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Nothing

Posted on May 14, 2014 by optimistthepessimist

A blank screen. An empty sheet. An ocean of possibilities; whole universes of yeses, nos and maybes, and yet nothing can come of them. Each atom buzzes with suggestions and silent words of encouragement- words that cry desperately for life but never … Continue reading →

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We Will Never Truly Know Him

Posted on May 8, 2014 by optimistthepessimist

We will never truly know him, that man with the cigar- whose weathered complexion and brilliant, haggard eyes pierce through you and weave stories that resonate within, but tell you little of the man behind them. We will never truly know … Continue reading →

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Labyrinth (Encephalon)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by optimistthepessimist

The endless canyons snake on and on, illuminated only by the never-ending lightning storm overhead. Etched deep within these walls are storm-blasted marks of history and activity- of existence itself, and the desire to pursue it. The grey mound that houses this … Continue reading →

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