Subversive Shrink: Post-Graduate Malaise
Dear Subversive Shrink, I spent years in graduate school. I spent tons of money and time to get a fancy degree, and years later I find myself often wondering if I am “cut out” for the work that I do. I’m young, but I have zero interest in going back to school to try again
Subversive Shrink: Being a Good Ally
If your workplace has an ethics code, brush up and become empowered via information. Know what you are expected or required to address and how. Also, explore your workplace culture and the safety of reporting and know who will support you. It takes a village to be an ally! … read more
Mr. Jesse Walker’s 6th Annual Bunny Hop
On Sunday, March 27, The Garage on Beck hosted Jesse Walker’s 6th annual Bunny Hop, a day-long event benefitting the Volunteers of America, Utah – Homeless Youth Resource Center. Festivities included vinyl-spinning DJs, a raffle, hat contest, performances, dancing, special drink offerings as well as a Garage on Beck buffet, including their signature fried funeral
Subversive Shrink: The Power of Subversive Dialogues
Dear Subversive Shrink, I have a family member who is quite patriarchal in an almost WASP sort of way, and I’m seeking to reevaluate how to respond to their expressions of their ideologies, with which I disagree. On one hand, many years ago, I was inspired when Jello Biafra advised to simply talk to somebody
Review: Golden Daze – Self-titled
Golden Daze = Toy + The Byrds + Mac DeMarco … read more
27 Club Performer: Loke
I find it interesting that so many iconic artists are so powerful onstage and then off stage, shy and semi insecure. I love that some people communicate better through an instrument or paint, or whatever medium. I think that in regards to Jimi, this aspect made him so humble. … read more
John Moreland: Staying High On Tulsa Heat
I don’t fear getting lumped into that. I don’t care—people can lump me into whatever they want. It’s not going to change what I do. I don’t think country is the most accurate thing to call my music, but it doesn’t bother me if that’s what people will call me. … read more
Review: Chairlift – Moth
My first introduction to Chairlift was to their single, “I Belong in Your Arms,” off their 2012 release Something. The simplistic message and the catchy chorus was what drew me into Chairlift initially, and the dark, almost 80’s inspired electronics in some tracks held my interest. … read more
Subversive Shrink: Chronic Family Obligation Fatigue Syndrome
How do I combat Chronic Family Obligation Fatigue Syndrome and the urge to argue gender (or any) politics at the family table? Ignoring it seems to leave me angry, but arguing seems just as blood boiling. … read more
Review: The Finest Hours
Among the many film divisions under the Disney umbrella—including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, The Muppets and Disney Animation—one you can be certain to witness every year that attempts to tug on the heartstrings: the inspirational, live-action, true-story project. In fact, director Craig Gillespie gave us Million Dollar Arm in 2014, so he’s no stranger to the topic of discussion. … read more