interviews

How do you freewill-maxx? i've become really good about being more of a "yes man". i'm trying to do more things out of my comfort zone, whether that's doing something fun on the weekdays, traveling to a new city, or even reading a book that wouldn't typically be a genre i would normally read. to me, it's all about removing the same old boring activities/tasks that don't bring me joy or help me grow as a person What's something about atlantic city that still surprises you? eve

What's your biggest piece of advice for someone who wants to make new friends as an adult but doesn't know where to start, especially in a town like AC where the third places keep disappearing? FIND A HOBBY!!! It's so important to keep your mind fresh, learn new skills, push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Stagnant energy creates a depressive reality. If you're having a hard time finding out what adult you likes, think of something that genuinely brought you joy when y

"Simulation" feels like it's poking at the same stuff this issue is poking at, the haze, the empty space, time passing weird. What were you actually writing about? Do you think the haze is something we can step out of or is it just the air now? Truthfully, "Simulation" is about someone who is no longer a part of my life. The "haze" is here to stay. We just have to not let it consume our worlds. Go outside and talk to a stranger, buy a slice of pizza, go to a show, call that f

em white is a local creative, artist, and mother. when she's not being a sweetie pie to literally anybody (truly, her kindness and compassion can light up a room), she is getting the room involved in interactive art. her talent is immeasurable, now read below for some wisdom. What are your favorite ways to freewillmaxxx? I love talking to strangers, can't help myself. Those people have since become my friends or simply memories I hold onto. Their stories open my worldview and

What's something about Atlantic City you didn't expect, good or bad, that's stuck with you? I didn't expect it's revival. A long time dream of mine was to see an Atlantic City renaissance and transformation, and I really did not expect it to actually occur. Now I feel like it is, slowly but surely, and it's stuck with me. Regrow AC. What does Ocean City teach you about Atlantic City and vice versa? They're 10 miles apart and feel like different countries. Born, raised, and st

marcos morgan, aka big body kito, books kitofest, the all-day artist gathering that takes over anchor rock club once a year and turns it into something halfway between a house party and a small festival. he also does the late nights, the long drives, the hard conversations that nobody sees. an excerpt of this conversation runs in issue 8. what follows is the full thing, lightly edited. kitofest is a great gathering of people. what about it stands out, what makes it special to