On iTunes, my Top 25 Most Played playlist serves as a melodic trip down memory lane. Each song reminds me of a specific place and feeling, and most importantly, a variety of well-loved people. What better way to preserve these musically-charged memories than to write about them? It can feel daunting to write every day, so let’s make it more manageable. Music helps to reflect, and I have compiled a list of songs to play before writing each month. I hope that you, too, are inspired to listen, reflect, and write.
August
“The Swimming Song,” by Loudon Wainwright III
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