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Soular's avatar

I know I might be getting the cart mixed up with the horse but this article makes me desperately want to spend more time in Brooklyn. There’s some magic there for sure

Alex Lewis's avatar

Tbh I’m glad it connected with you in that way! Made me want to make a NYC trip too

Sincerely Shep's avatar

That Clairo album is magic! Juna is having the moment it deserves but “Terrapin” is the one for me!

Alex Lewis's avatar

It’s so good! I bounce back and forth between “Terrapin” and “Nomad” on what my close second is

Europe in Colour's avatar

Quiet forces deserve to be celebrated! Also, thank you for the music recommendation. 🤩

Alex Lewis's avatar

Absolutely! And I hope you enjoy Clairo’s music, I’ve had her album on repeat lately

Marc Typo's avatar

Taking two seemingly different things and showing the beauty between both. You’re so good at this bro. It’s like when you’re eating and two things that’s your plate tasting better together than alone- bravo!

Alex Lewis's avatar

When the yams and the mac & cheese touch!!!! Thank you bro, I appreciate you 🫂

Alison Baldyga's avatar

Ahhh I love the comparison of the two artists in completely different fields (yes I think basketball is an art just as much as it is a sport).

Alex Lewis's avatar

I agree! Thank you for reading, Alison. I’m so glad you enjoyed!!

Claire V.'s avatar

Marine is an amazing player but she under performed in the semi-final and the final of the Olympics. Regardless, she helped put us there and I can't wait to see her play again.

Alex Lewis's avatar

I know! I hoped to see more from her in the final and semi-final, but it’s undeniable how talented she is. Fingers crossed for her return to the WNBA next season!

Claire V.'s avatar

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻😊

Bree Stilwell's avatar

Mission accomplished, because you do. Your work provides me such respite, my friend. It’s so very mutual.

Bree Stilwell's avatar

‘…it’s more like being captivated by their aura.’ Mmmmhhnnn.

Sure love how you connected and teased this out, Alex, the nuanced magnetism of two artists at seemingly opposite ends of the creative spectrum, doing big things but quietly. And in their own damn way, dammit. Delicious. Like really… we savor, right?? How much more of THAT could the world use?

Alex Lewis's avatar

I love that word: savoring. That’s what I want to do when enjoying their art. It can feel fleeting, so I want to make room to live with it and alongside it for as long as I can. Thank you for always making me feel like I wrote something to be savored. I appreciate you and your thoughtfulness and encouragement always.

Shondra Bowie's avatar

I've never heard of Clairo, but you guys always turn me on to some great music. You better believe I'm listening right now! Nice!

Alex Lewis's avatar

I hope you enjoy her music, Shondra! She’s been my favorite listen lately

Shef Tobi 👨🏽‍🍳's avatar

the image source you tagged “Source: @MJohannesOOC” man is a johannes stan account 😂😂

i didn’t imagine she had a crazy fan already.

Alex Lewis's avatar

Yes it’s been one of my fave accounts during the Olympics bc it’s hard to find video highlights of anything other than the U.S. team lol

Shef Tobi 👨🏽‍🍳's avatar

bruhhh!! it’s so hard. the other day i went on youtube to check “Usa sudan highlights” in search of the olympics game and not the friendly in UK.

i found a couple of videos that seemed the same, i clicked on it and watched. It was when the video got to the end i realized it was the freaking UK game. I almost slammed my laptop till monday.

I was so pissed and just went about my day doing other things.

Shef Tobi 👨🏽‍🍳's avatar

it’s so hard to find any highlight especially on youtube. At best, All you’ll keep seeing is weird old olympic games

Loose Leaf Tea's avatar

The most beautiful passes and queen of the one legged three. I hope she comes back to the wnba (esp the liberty!!), she’s an all star for real and should be in a starting line up. We love jojo buckets.

Alex Lewis's avatar

Sounds like the Liberty reserved the rights for her to rejoin the team next season!!! We’re getting more MJ