Joanna P. BasileNov 4, 202112 min'The Touch'The story of the Rock 'n' Roll chef & his biggest fan, an adventurous death and unconditional love.
Joanna P. BasileJul 11, 20212 minLiving In "After"And on this curious journey called After, there isn’t a magical place to rest. Sitting in the seat of consciousness is the only way.
Joanna P. BasileMar 26, 20215 minMoving HomeA story of moving, and learning that home was never that far away after all.
Joanna P. BasileDec 1, 202010 minTear Down The WallWho knew that a prog-rock concept album born of a spitting incident would become one of the most significant albums of my life.
Joanna P. BasileOct 16, 20206 minThe End of The RoadYou were a writer so I am going to write for you. Rest In Peace, Vaughn.
Joanna P. BasileOct 9, 20208 minThe Karma PoliceAn unsuspecting woman was rattled awake by someone attempting to get into her home late last night. That woman was me.
Joanna P. BasileAug 8, 20207 minGrief and a Gratitude ListFirst time I was able to write about my father since his death a year ago. It's a story of conditional parenting and unconditional love.
Joanna P. BasileMay 23, 20203 minRescue DaySaved by a rescue. The tale of how I walked into a hockey game and walked out with the love of my life.
Joanna P. BasileApr 12, 20204 minBang Bang Shrimp & The Corona BluesBang Bang Shrimp & The Corona Blues. Who knew it'd be home-cooked Chinese and a blues legend to get the words flowing again.
Joanna P. BasileMar 18, 20207 minDid Happiness Prevail?Some of the research was compelling, but after awhile I began to see this more as my personal social experiment. I started to see a pattern.
Joanna P. BasileMar 14, 20206 minEast Nashville, With LoveExploded transformers, downed electrical wires and gas leaks make it feel apocalyptic. You feel helpless, and it becomes isolating.