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Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell

I’m ready to bring this album back into rotation. It’s been my evening go-to recently, a perfect springtime listen - toss it on for the end of day unwind. Take out your sudoku notebook and bang one out while Sufjan lulls you down with Should Have Known Better (but not the same song of that name mentioned in the Sam Buck rec - 2 for 2 on that song 🎯).

@NO_USER_YET

May 3, 2022

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Carrie & Lowell

not one miss on this album- delicate in nature

@teamedward

May 29, 2025

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CARRIE & LOWELL - SUFJAN STEVENS

this album has carried me through the hardest of times since it came out in 2015. I turn 21 tomorrow, will be celebrating at the same places Sufjan sings about in his music (Oregon W). Everyone should already know this album, but if you don’t, listen and be prepared for the most personal and devastating feelings to come up. Don’t fret, you’ll finish it with a glimpse of hope and a want for more. My Top Three: •Drawn To The Blood •The Only Thing •John My Beloved

@toralie

Mar 4, 2025

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BEING KIND TO KIDS

I’m not a parent and do not plan to be. Kids can wear me out fast with their high energy and noise level; it leaves me very over-stimulated. But it’s pretty extreme when people say they ”hate kids” and I often feel it’s a reflection of their childhood and beliefs around how kids “should be.” That they were expected to be quiet, obedient, and out of the way by their parents when they were little. It’s fucking hard to be a kid. You’re dealing with a rapidly-changing body and underdeveloped brain, managed by flawed adults who are enforcing boundaries that you do not understand. It’s confusing and hard to manage your feelings and honestly just a lot. People are impatient with kids when they‘re brand new to the world and figuring it all out, and this is a time kids need a friend the most. Children can also be teachers to adults with how they are less habituated to the world. They teach us how to be free and open-hearted and silly and imaginative. A good practice is to be kinder and gentler with kids. If that feels difficult, start with gentleness toward your inner child. Maybe that’s the child in your life that needs your attention and kindness most.

@MidwestZen

Apr 16, 2025

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MORNING RITUALS

They keep you grounded and sometimes they keep you caffeinated, too.

@MidwestZen

May 6, 2025

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Flower report 03.22.25

I meant to post this yesterday. Absolutely beautiful morning for walk. This morning is also beautiful but in a spring rain kind of way.

@MidwestZen

Mar 23, 2025