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...

I cried a river over you without ever shedding a tear I ran in terror from you without ever showing my fear I listened to the worst of you while standing as still as a dear I washed my hands of you without a bar of soap near I thought day & night of you actively forgetting you in a year I envisioned the end of this without the suffering of silence in my ear

1. 2 opposable digits up for Saturday off!! 2. I'm not riding around on a conspiracy theory bus, but theres alot of questionable legislation coming from his O-ness's cabinet. First the Auto Industry Bailouts, now this healthcare plan. I'm all for equal access to healthcare for everybody but what about regulating private industry more aggressively and not endangering people lives the same way we endanger their magazine subscriptions. 3. Waking up instinctively before the sun rises is a side affect of adulthood I was not warned about and it is not in the least bit cool. 4. The energy involved in daily wrestling with your emotions and keep them in check is enought to fuel the exploration of a new hobby. 5. Why are Mrs. Fields cookies soo damn good? More importantly,why did I spend $10 on cookies the other day and not bat an eye?? 6. It's never what you do, it's always the way its done. In the end, the action has been completed but the impact can vary greatly i...

1. Drake provides the freshmen class a great service. It appears that he is a multi-talented artist. I suspect Universal hopes he's as complex as he's talented least the distrubuiton be a waste of their resources. I'm no hater, just a realist. 2. I wish you would've remained in cognegro than resurface to bullshit me along. It's all good though, one monkey does not stop the show 3. Is it me or does every other movie appear to be a commerical/recruitment video for some product/organization?? When the hell did a story line become insufficient?! 4. I never want to see another man in a dress for the rest of my life. 5. There is a great lesson to be learned in not over examining the everything. Its the quickest way to lose the forest for the trees. 6. The direct approach is always the best approach. 7. Where DO we belong? 8. I looked at my never ending list of things to do/short term goals. Should I accomplish them all, I suspect I won't remember the mechanics...

1. Prof. Gates' s ordeal & President Obama's remarks following it should be a lesson to America's citizenry, old & young alike. It's all in your best interest to comply with the police in any interaction. I'm sure Prof. Gates has heard enough Driving while Black stories to know better. I'm not encouraging a blind to police brutality & the abuse of power that often comes with a badge but you don't threaten an officer with paper work that won't be filed until the next day as he stands in a position of power over you that night. As my mother would say " Pick your battles wisely, son." 2. How can I fault you when I've done the same thing? 3. I'm way too excited about this trip & I haven't even firmed up the details & bought the ticket yet. There's a child like joy I've immediately associated with this entire endeavor, although I've no qualms with declaring my membership in the card carrying world of gr...