Tag: 2023
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Wellin’ Airlines
The author took their first flight ever from Colorado to their hometown, St. Louis, despite having a lifelong fear of flying. They ponder whether this fear was inherited from their mother or born from hearing about plane crashes in the 80s. Regardless, they consider this personal milestone a huge step and plan to repeat the…
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Old Ass, trying to be Hip
The first time I felt grown was when I was 18 and my Grandma wanted some cigarettes’. I proudly walked up to the counter and asked for my Grandma’s brand of death sticks. I couldn’t wait for the gas station clerk to be like “Can I see your ID, please. Side Note: Never ever start…
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Newport Longs in The Box
The musician Kinfolk Wellin reflects on the transformation of the music industry. He observes the saturation of new music, the mystery of streaming numbers, and the impact of internet presence for artists. He further mentions bots replacing payola and their use for falsifying plays and saves. He expresses concern about everyone becoming a ‘rapper’, indirectly…