Notes from a Friend's Town

yes, I know thats a blue sweater. 1. Why do you ask questions to which you already know the answers? 2. It's cooling off, a little at a time at last!! At this rate, Voodoo Fest should be damn cold. 3. Not being able to focus is only slightly more annoying than not being able to sleep unless the former's presence invites the latter. Then they are equally annoying. 4. Remember that most you'll be able to offer by the way of commentary regarding the bulk of life's concerns is a spectators commentary. Do your audience a favor & at the very least be well informed of the sport your watching. 5. Don't just wear the "in" pieces of the season, get the colors down as well. This means more than 2/ ensemble. If you're going to mimic runway trends, put some hmph into it. 6. Read Poor Richard's Almanac - Ben Franklin. The advice offered therein still applies. 7. On of these days, I'm going to actively watch what I say. Don't block out your cal...

1. When did bragging about a few relative accomplishments become the cool thing to do? I recall an era, albeit relatively short, where you got things done because that's what was needed. When there was bragging done, it was your family & friends speaking of their genuine pride in your accomplishments. It appears of late to be nothing more a group of primates beating their chests outside of mating season. 2. I don't believe in Hip-Hop/Rap/?? as a religious system like a more & more of my peers do but I follow if for nothing more than the fondness that one has for their 1st love. This mixtape manipulating, feature filetin, ad lib ambassador from Toronto by the name of Drake definitely produces an enjoyable project. It appears to be accurate, often being supported by the self reporting real time overseer known as social networking. Facebook, Twitter, & blogging have introduced an eerie level of accountability into life in the 22nd century. 3. FTR: Real Sneaker Heads...