Royce Morris

Royce Morris Video creator. Word writer. Sharing my thoughts and reflections on politics, religion, and society.

The last day of this year. I have been writing some new blogs today. I think that's something I want to do more of in th...
31/12/2020

The last day of this year. I have been writing some new blogs today. I think that's something I want to do more of in the new year. But I'm not making it a resolution because I don't like those. ⁠⠀
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I recently watched a video by  that discussed the popularity of the Vince Guaraldi Christmas album and analyzed its cont...
22/12/2020

I recently watched a video by that discussed the popularity of the Vince Guaraldi Christmas album and analyzed its content.⁠⠀
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I had never really actually considered the impact these songs that I have listened to every Christmas season have had on me. But every time I hear one of those songs, it evokes a feeling in me that few things do.⁠⠀
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I can't really put my finger on it. It's something like a mix of nostalgia and hope at the same time. Vinci Guaraldi makes Christmas christmassier for me.⁠⠀
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His melodies have been the soundtrack for every Christmas that I can remember. He can even make the Little Drummer Boy sound good.⁠⠀
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Charles Cornell suggests that Guaraldi was a master of melody. And I have to agree with him. His hooks are timeless, never annoying, and deceptively simple. And his harmonies add just enough complexity as to not be boring. ⁠⠀
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I'm sure I will listen to Vince Guaraldi's Christmas album for the rest of my life. What about you? Do you have an album like that?⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀

Does keeping up with the news make you stressed out?For me it’s a balance. Keeping up with what’s going on can be really...
20/12/2020

Does keeping up with the news make you stressed out?
For me it’s a balance. Keeping up with what’s going on can be really helpful. It brings up questions and inspires me to learn more.
But there comes a point where I need to step away. That point usually happens when I feel myself starting to get angry or frustrated about a story or topic.
What’s the line for you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Tonight we decided to watch Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom. It’s not very good. Actually it’s pretty bad... and it k...
18/12/2020

Tonight we decided to watch Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom. It’s not very good. Actually it’s pretty bad... and it keeps getting worse 😳
You can’t win ‘em all I guess.⠀
Also sometimes trying to wrangle my daughter is like trying to wrangle a dinosaur... sharp teeth included 😅⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have a love hate relationship with songwriting. It takes a lot of work and then the finished product usually ends up o...
12/12/2020

I have a love hate relationship with songwriting. It takes a lot of work and then the finished product usually ends up on the shelf. It can be really discouraging.⁠⠀
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But I want to keep showing up for the creative process, even if it doesn't go anywhere. So today I started recording a song that I wrote last week. It's an American love story... kind of. (Check out my story for a peek at what my day looked like.)⁠⠀
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I want to get this song to a place where I like it and then release it into the wild! I'm actually excited about it. ⁠⠀
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I think it's important to keep showing up—whether it's getting better at cooking, songwriting, or being a spouse or parent (or learning to skateboard). The more we show up and are willing to be vulnerable, the more we can learn and grow. At least that's what I am telling myself. ⁠⠀
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What are your thoughts on showing up?⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀

It's been a minute. It's actually been more than a minute. It's been about six months since I quit my PhD. I still don't...
10/12/2020

It's been a minute. It's actually been more than a minute. It's been about six months since I quit my PhD. I still don't regret it. I've been doing some soul searching about what I want to do next. Music and videos have always been something that I want to do, but I didn't know what to make music and videos about.⁠⠀
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For the most part, I've always tried to be neutral on social media. I've tried to avoid positions that might offend someone. But am I really adding any value if I don't talk about the things that I care about?⁠⠀
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My studies cemented that one of the things I am passionate about is a healthy dialogue about controversial topics. I believe strongly that we have to be able to talk about things that we are passionate about in a civil way to have a healthy country and society. We have to comprise. And we can't do that if we aren't willing to listen to each other.⁠⠀
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So I am pivoting my social platforms to talk about those things. I'll be making videos and posting about politics, religion, and society. My goal is to provide a safe space to talk about sensitive topics in a respectful manner... with some other stuff in between.⁠⠀
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If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, no worries. I won't be offended. You can unfollow me. If it is something you're interested in, check out some of my most recent videos or my blog and let me know what you think. There's a link in the bio. ⁠⠀
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Thanks for being on this journey with me. ⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀

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