Good morning from Nashville and this little neighborhood bandit. Lizzy McAlpine’s Older was playing as he approached me on my walk today. Yesterday it was Ethel Cain. I’m not sure where this creature resides but the walking companion has been nice — if only for a few blocks. A reminder of early summer I have warmly welcomed.
There was no pumpkin spice reward at the end of my walk but that doesn’t mean I haven’t joined the rest of you in immersing myself in Fall. I’m listening to my favorite punk playlist (best consumed mid September) and fighting off the holidays.
Tennessee was made for this season and thank god it comes back around each year.
Twitter calls it The Great Lock In or some version of “I’m really turning it around these last few months of the year” fueled by protein, creatine, and nicotine. Picture an Apple notes window titled September — December 2025 followed by a list of daily habits that will change everything. I will not be partaking.
Fall will be much slower for me this year, and I’m looking forward to it. A few final months on Peachtree Street and reflecting on all that I’ve learned here.
Happy preekend to all who celebrate.
“Everything turns on your assumptions about it, and that’s on you. You can pluck out the hasty judgment at will, and like steering a ship around the point, you will find calm seas, fair weather and a safe port.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
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Bandit and the sun in the background 🧡🤎🤍🖤