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BWDerge Blog Archives
Jams Music
Jam Notes 14: The Butterfly Effect and Chaos Theory
Butterfly wings and chaos theory, talking about a jam from August 2022. BW Derge on the Drums, Nick Ring on the Guitar.
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future: Humanity’s Last Gasp
Science fiction short story by BW Derge written in 2025 about the last civilization of mankind and how it became ultimately doomed. Was the demise inevitable, or could Earth have been saved?
Mix Playlists Music
Music Playlist for the End of the World, with Puscifer and Massive Attack
Amazon music playlist from the 2012 apocalypse, mixtape for the end of the world featuring Puscifer, Alice in Chains, Massie Attack, Beck, and More!
Fiction Prose Writing
Episode Six of Mini Series about Steve: One Night at a Bar
Blonde walks into a bar… meet a drunk writer named Steve. Poetry posts are on pause. It’s the sixth episode of a cross genre Mini-Series, written in 2009 at the College of Santa Fe
Poetry Prose Writing
5 Must-Read Poetry Books That Will Stir Your Soul
Why poetry books matter today. Themes of mindfulness, self-expression, resistance are needed in our world more than ever. Discover the most inspiring poetry books for every reader, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces
Jams Music
Jam Notes Podcast: New Birthday Song (Microwaved Blunts?)
Not just a jam this time, recorded in July 2022, written in 2007, it’s The Birthday Song, in memory of Matthew Roher June 23, 1988 – November 20, 2006. Also – why would you microwave a blunt?
Fiction Prose Writing
Untitled Series called “Steve.” Episode Five: Thirst and Loneliness in the Wilderness
Part 5 of an Untitled Mini-Series about “Steve” – a mysterious narrator introduces themself with commentary about loneliness and thirst in the wilderness
Mix Playlists Music
Amazon Music Playlist 42 featuring Tool and Fiona Apple
Mr. Watermelon’s Lunch is an Amazon Music Playlist from 2015 featuring Tool, Fiona Apple, Pink Floyd, and more
Poetry Writing
2024 Poem: Shouting “Avalanche!” Caused the Rocks to Fall
Poem from 2024 by BW Derge about finding one’s path only to have it blocked by obstacles caused by your own doing. Shouting “Avalanche!” Causes the Rocks to Fall…