Category Archives: disability

Punk Rock Bowling, and Reconnecting To My Roots

Posted on June 6, 2025 by jamilah

i’ve not spent much time at music festivals in general; besides the random annual local jazz or punk festival over the years, the last time i attended anything major was in the early 1990s, with the second and third Lollapaloozas. … Continue reading →

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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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Feeling invisible at an Incognito show…

Posted on April 6, 2024 by jamilah

(Content acknowledgement: Throughout this post there will be mention of suicide and depression.) Leaving New York City and approaching the Lincoln Tunnel, there is a large mural with the old adage, “Nothing Is Impossible.” As i stared into the slight … Continue reading →

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Coming to terms with the realities of punk…

Posted on February 20, 2024 by jamilah

Hey youIs there something worth aspiring toAnd can it be found in a record storeWell it’s not there anymore Hey youIs there something worth belonging toAnd can I pick it up for a songOr a diploma or a worthy causeWell … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Joys, and St. Louis Blues

Posted on November 10, 2023 by jamilah

The ‘post-show blues’ is a common thing people get, after seeing a show from a beloved artist. The blues i encounter has nothing to do with the show itself; it has everything to do with returning to the cycle of … Continue reading →

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