Alex Priest

October 6, 2011
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We’re All Just Human

At the risk of sharing too much information, I had a thought while I was in the shower at the gym today. I’d just biked a quick 10 miles, squeezing in a quick workout before going out to meet some … Continue reading

June 12, 2011
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Blasted Youth

blasted youth in blackblasted youth looks good in blackhot black blasted youth doesn’t care in this special waythat charms youonly reads the obituaries and theads blasted youth is cold with feelingblasted youth is sexydeath dressed in the wind andready to … Continue reading

July 15, 2010
by Alex Priest
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“We’re All Students, and Always Will Be”

I LOVE what Yong Lee (@yongclee) said in response to my last post, so I wanted to highlight it here: I have to go the cop-out route here and say, “it depends on who’s looking.” To some, “student” might be … Continue reading

July 15, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Is “Student” a Dirty Word?

I started thinking about this just this morning when one of my professional friends, who I greatly admire, respect, and trust, was explaining to me how I don’t necessarily need to emphasize my inexperience when talking about my skills. In … Continue reading

January 25, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Social Justice Camp DC: The Cause Behind DC’s Causes

Last Friday and Saturday, I attended Social Justice Camp DC (on Twitter). I’ve spent over a week thinking about what to write about my experience meeting, interacting and learning from these amazing people, and to be honest, I’m still kind … Continue reading