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Sam John
Jan 29, 20231 min read
3. Freedom.
People: The Dwelling Church I went to The Dwelling in Savannah, GA, with an overwhelming, unsettling sense of distrust in the church...
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Sam John
Jan 28, 20231 min read
4. Therapy.
Person: Cathy Freakin’ Traynor. Ms. Cathy! Words cannot express how much you’ve meant to me and my journey. I can promise you that if it...
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Sam John
Jan 27, 20231 min read
5. Trauma.
Person: Isabelle Entrekin. I follow Martin Antoon’s ideology that there are no singular soulmates in this world and my best friendship...
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Sam John
Jan 26, 20231 min read
6. Love.
People: Nick and Sophia Kootsikas. My bus bro and my phenomenally talented friend! Thank you for being by my side and supporting me...
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Sam John
Jan 25, 20231 min read
7. Abuse.
Person: Taran Noah Williams. Thank you for never leaving my side. 12 years of having you in my corner. You're the first person I let into...
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Sam John
Jan 24, 20231 min read
8. Redemption.
Location: Bishop Cotton Boys School. Where I was raised and taught both good and bad lessons. Took the good, processed through and left...
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Sam John
Jan 23, 20231 min read
9. Grief.
As I work through the final edit of this book, I'm very excited and blessed to announce that 60 < 1: Learning to Love Myself First will...
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Sam John
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Art Thoughts: The Last of Us HBO Max Episode 1
I'm going to start by stating the obvious. This is the greatest tribute to the power of this story. I couldn't imagine a better iteration...
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Sam John
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Art Thoughts: AEW Live
Art Thoughts: AEW Live at The Kia Forum There is something about the intensity and passion of a live pro wrestling event. Right from the...
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Sam John
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Publishing Plan. 60 < 1
Hey everyone, I've got an update for you all on the publishing plan for 60 < 1 First and foremost, I have no desire to make a single cent...
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Sam John
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Art Thoughts: Jesus Christ Superstar: 50th Anniversary Tour at Pantages Theater.
This performance was absolutely tremendous! I was absolutely lost in this incredible cast's beautiful portrayal of this gorgeous musical....
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Sam John
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Art Thoughts: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
I absolutely adored this film! It was one of my favorite movies I've watched this year. The art style had me gripped from start to...
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Sam John
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Art Thoughts Part 3 of 3: January 1st, 2023: Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers
This post takes me back to the first time I realized that every art is a science and every science is in fact an art. It was the Super...
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Sam John
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Art Thoughts 2 of 3: January 1st, 2023: Babylon
Call me biased because of my undeniable love and adoration for La La Land but I have never watched a Damien Chazelle film that I wasn't...
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Sam John
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Art Thoughts 1 of 3: January 1st, 2023: The Whale
The Whale was a compelling, heart-wrenching, and deeply personal tale for me to watch and engage with. I stopped seeing Brendan Fraser...
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Sam John
Dec 24, 20221 min read
60 < 1. Complete
'Twas the night before Christmas... 60 < 1 is now complete. Written, edited, and compiled. 268 days. 279 pages. 53684 words. I can't wait...
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Sam John
Dec 15, 20221 min read
The Los Angeles Philharmonic. Art Thoughts Part 4.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic show that I witnessed was one for the ages. Conducted by the incredible Gustavo Dudamel. I spent every...
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Sam John
Dec 10, 20221 min read
Page 215. 60 < 1
Transcript: Ramblings of the Soul as they happen: I have no desire to be completed by anyone anymore. That has to be the most freeing...
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Sam John
Dec 10, 20221 min read
Epilogue Cover. Hope
Happy weekend, y'all! Time for some truth and amazing news! Most exciting first! The book is finished. Currently clocking in at 53,152...
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Sam John
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Ramblings of the Soul #1
Ramblings of the Soul: Failure. This book has a lot to say about rejection. What hasn’t been said, however, is something about failure....
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