Notes from a Friend's Town

Evenin jawn

1. I am consistently under-engaged, mentally. I wrote the problem out, thereby acknowledging the problem furthering the process to discover the solution to the problem. (so I've been told) 2. No adult should fight sleep with the same fervor of a 2 yr old. I'm not as passionate as the 2 yr olds, but it gets close sometimes. 3. I will always stand by the assertion that marriage for people under 30 without children is a questionable idea. (if you have kids, it's still questionable but the questions are centered around providing for the kids, since they can't take care of themselves, ya know) Life teaches you more and more about yourself the longer you are immersed in your own company. It's a bit presumptuous to assert that you have a vested interest in the needs, wants, and dreams of another person if you haven't spent time learning those things about yourself.  What do I know though, I'm merely a spectator. 4.  That annoying moment when your well mean...

1.  Thank you July, for being soo damn nice. I certainly didn't expect you to be soo considerate given our history. My apologies for expecting the worse from you. 2.  Had the pleasure of meeting Denzel Washington recently. He's a very observant and humble man. I need to revisit his catalog because I suspect his best works are the films that didn't receive awards from the academy. 2a.  Always listen to the barber's (personal) story. You'd be surprised how much is wrapped up in the narratives of "ordinary" people. 3.   Still amused by a recent "challenge". No clue as to how it'll come to fruition but that's never meant anything of significance before. 4.  Always address unfinished business when the opportunity presents itself. Also, address it when there is no opportunity. That is, make one. 5. I've had issues with time management since I was a little kid. I'm too old to have the same concerns. I think I'll need a leather ...