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The Beauty Of Scars: (More) Lessons Learned From (Once Again) Meeting Metallica

Posted on April 21, 2025 by jamilah

“Let the scars tell the story. Before I die. Let the scars tell the story. ‘Cause scars never lie” Metallica, ‘Black Squirrel’ In order to show your scars, you have to be able to have appreciation for them in some … Continue reading →

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Steve Albini And The Journey Of Self-Reflection

Posted on May 13, 2024 by jamilah

“I am in fact no friend to fascists, or capitalists or any of the other political swine that cover the earth like gnats.” Steve Albini “I didn’t do this by myself. I did this as a participant in a scene, … Continue reading →

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the day of honoring the teacher: some photos

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jamilah

today was the day of the silent walking vigil for teacher michael…  most people were averting their eyes at me, or giving me sympathetic smiles.  my favourite moments were when the children were smiling and waving, and when the older … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 7)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jamilah

it’s hard for me to even say these two words right now…  whitney houston. she has transcended. i have to say, this hurt me almost as much as learning about the news of your transcendence.  what hurt me more than … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 4)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jamilah

i have declared 2012 the year i treat myself nicely…  as lumbia is curled up on my lap resting (after trying several times to climb on me as i was running errands) i’m thinking to myself, ‘this is the life’.  … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 3)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jamilah

there’s nothing like the calming reflection of jazz music in the evening as i am writing to you…  you know, i try to defend your works as being not only in the realm of pop, but also in jazz; and … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 2)

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jamilah

sometimes in a moment of insomnia (believe me, i know how that feels) i have a moment of inspiration…  i like to stay up and create during the hours everyone else rests. there have been several things eating me up, … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 1)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by jamilah

i get it.  i finally get it.  i…  FINALLY.  GET.  IT. i’ve never even SEEN peter pan. but i get it. it began the day i met beth, and i mentioned my love and respect for you.  beth tried to … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 103)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jamilah

the other day, little abe (the one who gave me the framed poster of the ‘bad’ cover) asked me, with his wide eyes, if i knew you were dead.  how he asked me was between curiosity and assurance.  as he … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 92)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jamilah

as you know, these past few months i have been so troubled as of late; so confused as to how to approach things in relation to you.  as a student, i have made the conscious decision to not close myself … Continue reading →

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