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Image provided by @midkiffaries. In a bygone era, teenagers in Frederick, Oklahoma would spend Friday and Saturday evenings “dragging main.” Behind the wheel of some second-hand truck or car, you would find yourself making endless journeys down Main Street. At the stop sign near Pizza Hut, you would make a loop and head back down Main Street, turn right on Grand, down to the park, left on 17th…
On 7/24/26, I watched Alabama Shakes play Dune Peninsula in Tacoma, WA. I don't get to write sentences like this often, but when it comes to the band Alabama Shakes, I feel like an early adopter. I first heard them on NPR's "All Songs Considered" before the release of their mesmerizing freshman release "Boys & Girls." Instantly, I was hooked and determined to sing their praises from any and every…
Hey friends, welcome to another episode of A Reader & A Cinephile. This month, I want to try something new. Every year, I devour countless movies and books I never get the chance to talk about with anyone. This got me thinking about a unique challenge for myself. Can I review in 10 seconds or less the last 10 books I read and the last 10 movies I watched? As someone who enjoys a deep dive via…
“To all of those moments yet to unfold where we find ourselves awake to possibility we hadn’t anticipated. To all of the songs like windows, open just enough for us to make our escape, and to all of the songs like windows, closed and clear enough in a dim light to see our own reflection and be reminded of who we are.” -Jeff Tweedy “We have a choice - to be on the side of creation, or surrender to…
Back in 2019, I published a review for “Men in Black: International.” Perplexed by the film’s existence, I didn’t think much of the review. Releasing it into the wild, I had no way of knowing it would become and remain one of my most popular reviews. Obsessing over my analytics once again, my review for this film has returned to the top ten. In honor of this review’s staying power, I thought we…
Back in 2009, I began a journey to visit every National Park in the United States. That journey began with my best friend, Matt. 16 years later, we joined forces once again. This time, our cameras and hiking gear were fixed on Saguaro National Park in Arizona. Be good to each other, Nathan Natetheworld: The Factory Member $3.00 Every month As a member of the factory, you are taking a stand for…
Your partner writes a Craigslist ad to get rid of an item they totally hate. What does it say? At first, I considered selling this recliner for a decent price, pocketing the money, and putting it toward something that less of an eye sore. Now, I am willing to consider your best offer. Your best offer can be free. If you rid us of this godforsaken chair, it is yours. But you should be warned. My…
Back in April, I left my home in Renton before the sun could begin crawling across my dashboard. After a long, wet winter, I was itching to get outside to hike. As I drove over Snoqualmie Pass (a drive that still steals my breath) toward Othello, WA and the Potholes State Park region, I found ample time to think. This quiet solitude in the car is often my favorite thing about these journeys. With…
Artist: Silversun Pickups / Song: Thorns and All I’ve been listening to Silversun Pickups for two decades now, and they still deliver one of the absolute best live shows I've ever experienced. They are one of those rare bands that still leave me impatiently counting down the days between album releases. This is a band that tends to release songs that can feel slightly esoteric on the first listen.…
4/5 Stars Plot: “Nineteenth-century English poet, John Keats, and his dressmaking neighbor, Fanny Brawne, have total disregard for each other. An unlikely romance develops and they fall deeply in love near the end of his life.” Review: Glued to my television, at the theater, or in the books I read, I rarely seek out stories where the central theme of the story is romance. I consider myself a…
