your question:

01/17/2024 Miranda

Hey, Dunn! How's the great chain of being treated you this past year? I'm a little late, but great job on Seances. I have a few little things I'd like to harass you with, if that's okay!
- Is there any odd interest or hobby you've picked up recently (or as relative to 'recent' as one can be these days), or have you mostly just been in a state of present?
- Does the forward advancement of your musical or creative side simply go on, or do you sometimes have to get it unsnagged when it meanders too long? If the latter, what do you tend to do?
- If you've ever listened, what are your thoughts on The Mars Volta? yay or nay?
Thank you, much love from frigid Western Canada.

my answer:

I’m not sure I’d call it odd but in the last 10 years I started producing more paper collages —it’s a way to create without the self-imposed pressure of a learned vocation resting on my shoulders. It also has the added bonus of allowing me to listen to a lot of music while I “work”. I’ve occasionally sold a few but haven’t been advertising as they are time consuming.
The forward advancement of my mind, in general, depends on the continuous effort of learning. The snag you speak of is real, and interestingly enough, it’s at these times I may turn to making collages. Long walks and meditation help, too. I will never be satisfied with what I know and that is what essentially keeps the advancement going.
Have not checked out The Mars Volta. Somethings hover around my radar and let me know that I’m probably not interested.