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Confessions of a 5D Loser: Navigating the Ascension Without the Vibes
In recent years, the term “5D” has emerged as shorthand for a spiritual, vibrational utopia—a place where humanity transcends its earthly struggles and enters a higher dimension of peace, love, and enlightenment. But not everyone is invited to the party. In this cosmic split, the “high-vibration” crowd ascends to the fabled fifth dimension, while the Continue reading
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The Crypto Ball I Didn’t Attend and Why It Matters
The invitation never arrived, of course. No gilded blockchain token granting access to the crypto ball where fortunes, mushroom trips, and the secrets of pyramid power converged. Somewhere between a pop of champagne and a PowerPoint about decentralized infrastructure, Trump made a cameo, announcing a new wave of funding destined to rewire the future. As Continue reading
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Michigandrea
I’ve been putting my Michigandrea photos on a Timblr blog. None are award winning, but, enjoyed together, the snaps do convey the low-key beauty of the place. What does the word #Michigandrea convey to you? Continue reading
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My Father’s House
Six months ago, I returned to my hometown. My lease in New York City had expired, and while I had made significant progress with PTSD, the clamor and stress of the city had become too much for me. I needed somewhere quieter, somewhere familiar. It seemed like a counterintuitive move, given the bad things that Continue reading
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The Creative Pitch My Dad Didn’t Buy
When I was a kid, I heard the phrase “winter tires” and immediately imagined something extraordinary. To me, winter tires were like snowshoes for cars—just as snowshoes expand a person’s ability to navigate deep snow, I imagined winter tires as specialized, oversized creations designed to master snowy roads. What I didn’t yet know was that Continue reading
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A Mandate for Creatives: Why We Need to Step Into the AI Space Now
If you’re an artist or creative, this is your call to action. Generative AI isn’t just a shiny new toy for tech enthusiasts; it’s a space where the future of creativity is being shaped in real time. And whether that future is vibrant and expansive or narrow and derivative depends on who shows up. Two Continue reading
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Stewardship in a World with Generative AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often framed as a tool, a product of human ingenuity to be wielded or sold. But such a narrow view misses the point. AI is a resource—a generative, evolving phenomenon—more akin to forests, oceans, or networks of roads than to gadgets or software. Its transformative potential lies not in control but Continue reading
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The Guide in the Passenger Seat
I moved back to the Detroit area recently, and my work brought me to Warren, Michigan. It’s a route I’ve come to know well—a drive my father once took every day during his decades at Campbell-Ewald, where he worked as a copywriter in the 1970s and 1980s and a creative director in the 1980s and Continue reading
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David Bowie and Freddie Mercury Sat on the Fence: A Phonetic Analysis of Two Rock and Roll Icons
The exploration of David Bowie’s and Freddie Mercury’s vocal techniques reveals their unique contributions to rock and roll sound. Bowie’s small, clipped, textured delivery contrasts with Mercury’s outsized, operatic style, showcasing their distinct phonetic choices. Both artists used their voices to shape a new sound, establishing enduring emotional connections that continue to resonate deeply with… Continue reading
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Carrie Bickner 