ironically (or ideally?) reading this in between sets at a Billy Strings show — can’t write out all my thoughts bc the lights are going down but I am so interested in the ways that regional identity interplays w the broad aesthetic of Americana and the upswell in (uneasy) American pride that I think many have felt in the last few weeks — feels like we’ve moved past the raw rejection of everything our country represents and tentatively toward a more nuanced relationship w our country and its history. beautiful piece!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful interaction! I agree — so much of the past 8 years has felt like either a staunch defense of our identities or intense confusion surrounding them, and it seems like we’re reaching a tentative equilibrium. Or, at least I am: a comfortability with the unknown and willingness to try to engage mindfully rather than bulldozing people with my opinions or sitting out of the conversation entirely. Here’s to hoping!
scribbled milk slays EVERY. TIME. gonna have to send you a voice memo of my thoughts bc i have SO MANY!🫶🏻 this substack is a gift
ironically (or ideally?) reading this in between sets at a Billy Strings show — can’t write out all my thoughts bc the lights are going down but I am so interested in the ways that regional identity interplays w the broad aesthetic of Americana and the upswell in (uneasy) American pride that I think many have felt in the last few weeks — feels like we’ve moved past the raw rejection of everything our country represents and tentatively toward a more nuanced relationship w our country and its history. beautiful piece!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful interaction! I agree — so much of the past 8 years has felt like either a staunch defense of our identities or intense confusion surrounding them, and it seems like we’re reaching a tentative equilibrium. Or, at least I am: a comfortability with the unknown and willingness to try to engage mindfully rather than bulldozing people with my opinions or sitting out of the conversation entirely. Here’s to hoping!
thanks for writing this :) i'm all in for good ol' american apple pie
Thank you for the inspo!
They should study this scribbled milk in schools