July 2009
2 posts
there's a dead bird in my driveway
jan-uary: Today, as I was wheeling my bike up my driveway, I spotted a little bird’s corpse laying on the cement.  On its back with its wings stretched out, its feathers were almost completely decayed-brown, so it’s hollow ribcage peeked out from the chest.  Promptly, I dropped my bike and grabbed a long rusted shovel from the garage.  I inched the bird on the shovel’s plate.  This process...
Jul 3rd
Running List of songs (in no particular order)
it’s about dag-on time i did this, before i forget. When I wake up CU in the morning (nights w/o u are so boring) Smitten, Frost Bitten Sour in My Sweet 2 Bitter 4 Talking Begged 4 Better Hit the Cruise Cannon In E Blueberries Someday Laurel Hay Soarin’ Abyss of Bliss Tell the Kids the Truth (eyes suprisin’ you) Canadian Thunder Forgive Me Stay Young Started...
Jul 1st
March 2009
2 posts
alittlealotless
(1:17) I think out loud on the page in digital form here. Today I played piano in a practice room and came up with a sweet riff. I had lunch with a sweet girl. I’m debating signing up for medical insurance for 60 dollars a month. It hardly offers any coverage, but I might kick myself if I don’t. I’m working on the Side Project stuff and debating what to do with my life. My...
Mar 25th
a touch of soul
College Students Script Why do I follow the Lord?                 He has made Himself apparent to me and deserves to be honored. But how do I know it’s Him who deserves it? By taking steps in faith to believe He has made it clear that He is the maker of everything. It’s not even something I could explain: It’s nuances, random occurrences – too many to mention – real personal ties and crazy times...
Mar 4th
December 2008
1 post
Ask for More
A wise woman once told me the benefits of venting. I feel I’m forcing it. I feel it’s something I can work at though. I’m leery, but willing to try. This seems like the way almost anything is rationalized: Not because of intellect, but emotion or relationships. Regardless, I’m effort-ing. God has been stretching me a lot lately. Uncovering aspects of my life only He...
Dec 12th
September 2008
2 posts
Sep 24th
Updated: 8/29/2008 3:47:01 PM                                               PRINT | EMAIL | COMMENT Members of Chippewa Falls folk-pop band Feathe are Johanne Swanson, left, and Alyssa Rieper. Contributed photo City: Chippewa Falls. Members: Alyssa Rieper on guitar and vocals; and Johanne Swanson on keyboards, accordion and vocals. Together since: This summer. Style: Folk pop. ...
Sep 24th