Nathaniel James ZablaninThe CodexIt’s As Real As Anything ElseI’ve picked up a fandom that features a cult leader, fashion police, corporate corruption, a broken faction founded on serving vigilante…May 2, 2017May 2, 2017
Nathaniel James ZablaninThe CodexCalm During the Perpetual StormMy minority mentality reminds me that living well is the best revenge.Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Nathaniel James ZablaninThe CodexCan’t Fight ItBen Folds writes the kind of songs that, upon listening, immediately makes me shed a tear. On more than one occasion, I’ve had to catch…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
Nathaniel James ZablaninThe CodexWhat is Baseball?Hint: It’s not just a sportOct 14, 2016Oct 14, 2016
Nathaniel James ZablanFlip the Track: The Iconic Samples of My YouthHip-hop’s history was built on samples. The legend goes something like this: The early hip-hop DJs used the discarded disco records that…Jun 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016
Nathaniel James ZablanYoung Adult Angst: AbridgedLooking back at old LiveJournal entries is its own brand of embarrassment. Diving deeper and finding an old blog of poems written while you…May 26, 2016May 26, 2016
Nathaniel James ZablanThree StripesMy Adidas walk through concert doors and roam all over coliseum floorsMay 21, 20161May 21, 20161
Nathaniel James ZablanRunning to Feel Young“Seriously, you’re 36?” I say as I try to catch my breath between words, sentences, watching the Willamette River breeze by. “You seem so…May 11, 2016May 11, 2016
Nathaniel James ZablanWhy I Cannot Talk About RaceI suppose I am an angry minority, but that’s not the point.Jan 5, 2015Jan 5, 2015