Greetings! Thank you for taking time to read this issue of The Taborian. Many thanks to Charles Lee, Steve Brisendine, Sharon Scholl, Jeanne Dickey, Amari Pleasant, E.P. Lande, and G.S. Arnold for sharing their written works with the world! If this is your first visit, welcome to The Taborian. If you are a returning reader, thank you for your continued support. Please consider subscribing. Your subscription helps us continue to share fabulous works and cover server and other expenses. Also, please follow our Facebook page, subscribe to our email list, and share The Taborian with your family and friends.
On September 2, 2024, we honor the essence of labor in the U.S. With that said, I like to take a moment to celebrate writers, whose passionate efforts enrich our lives. Amidst the burgeoning technology of Artificial Intelligence or AI, the struggle for writers to establish themselves and earn from their work increases. Yet, it is these very writers who are instrumental in chronicling history, shaping societies, upholding democracies, and disseminating the latest trends that eventually refresh our culture. While AI has its place, it is critical to champion the writers who push human progress by questioning and transforming societal standards. In our inaugural issue, D. Rodrigues-Martin beautifully articulates in his essay Why We Write with the following sentence, “Writers write because we must, but why we must is always a story in itself.”
The Moment
Growing up, the sounds of NPR were a staple in our home, with my dad catching up on the latest happenings in political and world affairs. This early exposure embedded a deep appreciation for NPR in me, and as I navigated through my teenage years into adulthood, All Things Considered became my go to source for music discovery. However, life’s roller coaster ride of work and family, meant that over time my connection with the show waned. That is until 2011, when I stumble on a Tiny Desk Concert featuring the iconic Booker T. Jones on YouTube reignited my interest. Today, Tiny Desk Concerts have become a cultural phenomenon, offering a platform for emerging talents to showcase their music and for legendary musicians to bridge generational gaps, captivating new fans and honoring their remarkable legacy.
My Interpretation
Our cover art for this issue is Ukranian Willage in Winter a painting created by Victor Palmov. My interpretation of this piece is a simple visual message of community and people living their lives.
What’s your interpretation?
Jazz It Up
My jazz album recommendation for this month is Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, which was discussed in Amari Pleasant’s essay The Collection: Chapter 4 – Time Out.
Random Fact
Flamingos can only eat with their heads upside down.
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DL
