Notes from a Friend's Town

1. I know for a fact that expectations are the building blocks of disappointment but I still harbored them anyways, like illegal citizens I pitied, hoping to protect from ICE. 2. I suppose it's a long running tradition in academia to over intellectualize that which appears to be connected through a linear logic system. If it didn't then, there would be fewer grants to compete for or awarded for that matter. 3. Old folks say when your ears get hot, someone is talking about you. Still trying to figure out if what their says is good or bad, but since those are both relative I'll leave it unknown. 4. What is it about this American College System that can take the joy from studying anything? Perhaps, I'll have better results if I scrutinize my own approach. 5. Good guys don't finish last more likely than not, they throw their hands in the air in frustration only to have them land on a woman who isn't deserving of what they have to offer. This isn't usually ackno...

The Foreign Exchange - ''I Wanna Know'' from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo . 1. Watch the video. If you like it, support Foreign Exchange 2. I've been a late night poet for years but I've never ventured into spoken word. I think its the irregular meter that has prevented me from producing pieces of this nature. I'll be working on 2 spoken word pieces soon, once completed they'll be read at an open mic somewhere. 3. When did the nation with one of the largest defense budgets become the peace maker?? Clinton is working peace deals in Northern Ireland & between Turkey and Armenia . The latter has significance regarding oil pipelines but I'm not sure of the economic impact of the former. Any thoughts good readers?? 4. I'm no fan of the reasons that brought Columbus to the Americas as they're not that much different than the reasons that send our troops across the world. 5. Still working on that new format Ophelia, give me a little m...

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...