Notes from a Friend's Town

Midnight has no interest in showing up for this performance. Low clouds masking as suspended rain hang thick on my nostrils as I turn onto Claiborne Ave, headed east from the most reliable of shot nerve conduits, South Carrollton Ave. The moon appears to be on vacation, lost somewhere behind the haze of sulfur filled bulbs and the dense row of rain crowding my mirrors. I left in search of food at 11 o'clock on a Tuesday night in a sleepy college town, in the busy bend of the Mississippi River following a typical July day. A day with little breeze, plenty of attitude and no end in sight . I watched traffic in fifteen minute intervals from the front entrance of the shop until the workday officially ended at 6pm, wondering what had become of some of who am I.  Twasn’t lost or misplaced, but the echo suggested dormancy. I left the house Tuesday night restless, and hungry. My intention was to address one of these humors, the most immediate with the greatest retur...

1. You can't discuss tomorrow with yesterday still on your breath.  2.  Speak it to me plainly, so I know it's real. 3.  Met a friend of a friend last night and dude is really a dog man. From what he relayed and I pieced together, he's had 3 dogs consistently over the past decade, that's crazy. He's also a single man with no kids, so after working 50hrs a week, some canine company sounds like it's in order.   4.  For a myriad of reasons, I don't do well with people who were only children growing up. I've ignored prior disappointments only to be reminded why it doesn't work out well for me. Lesson learned though, I think. 5.   I suppose nostalgia or naivete... 6. I'm glad it was a decision backed by desire. Shuukroon. 7. If I'm absent, I doubt I'll be missed. If I'm present, I doubt I'll be recognized. We call that saving gas, time, & a dandy ensemble several months in advance.  8.  Weeping and a moaning and a g...

1. I recently bumped heads with Pops over religion, rather my lack of devotion to Christianity as he taught my brothers & I since birth. We ended agreeing to disagree only after I stressed my decision wasn't a challenge to his devotion. You've got to love the binary discourse that these systems birth. 2. I've known my neighbor since my childhood, over 20 years. Learned his real name tonight, my whole life I've only known him as June. Yes, like the month. Maybe I'll learn the meaning before another 20yrs pass. 3. It's time he learned the life lesson regarding the limits of gifts & generosity. He won't though, his pride prevents him from being wrong. 4. World Cup came around this year and I couldn't get into it for anything. Sat in a bar with the match playing, watched 2 mins of it, & completely lost interest. 5. The lowest one of my desires is the only one I need - Van Hunt 6. Sockless in the summer with talc in the leathers because i...

1.  If you elect to acknowledge them, life will be happy to introduce you to your enemies. A word of advice regarding their handling : Wish them undying love and pray for them. 2.  There's a moment when you're reaching by contacting someone but you do it anyways. In the professional world, this is sometimes what networking demands. In a social context, this is known as "thirst".  Down here in hell with me, it's called acting accordance with your reasonable desires (wants). 3. I'm proud to announce to all 15 of you that, I happen to know very little short of nothing. The answers do not keep in contact with me, opting to chase a life of leisure instead. If anyone in your travels asks you to refer them to me, do deliver the previous message. 4.  Why is that people literally can't wait to be an emotional drain? I've my own issues, concerns, and persistent thoughts (known as fears in some circles but I'm not inclined toward that emotion). I need t...

1.  Officially a Xavier University of Louisiana Alumnus!! 2.  First Mother's Day without Moms was yesterday. As a teenager I told her everyday was Mother's Day so I saw no need in doing something excessive one Sunday out of the year. She commented on my commitment to consistency. I spent the day with friends, because time allowed such. 3. I Would Like to Call It Beauty x Corinne Bailey Rae = wonderful writing soundtrack 3a.  This Remix is good too! 4. I've befriended quite a unique family, their patriarch, an entity all his own. I enjoy their company, more so than some of my single friends. It is an interesting choice and so far, very rewarding. 5. I've enough sense to know when to make the responsible decision. I need to plan a time where I can ignore said sense and respond to the fleeting phenomena known as impulse. 6.  I've been invited to workout with some Rastafarian brothers I've known for years. Not sure how I can juggle my schedule, but ...

I had no idea I was up for this, let alone being 1 of 2 names that were even mentioned for the award.

1.  Don't marry for the money, the exchange rate declines rapidly. 2.  Hitachino 3 Days is the business. Bought 2 bottles, might have to buy 2 more. 3. There are some sentiments that are better left in the journal than in the sent folder. Such is beauty of it, I suppose. 4.  Don't be surprised to find a doubting Thomas perched in your familial circle. Even if you've no inclination towards the faith. 5.  I'm mildly excited about Graduation next month. This excitement seems to be dissolving my senioritis. 6.  I rejoice not in (hopes of) Zimmerman's (sooner than summer) death. I rejoice in the enriching of natural law, a life for a life. 7.  Middle America. what best can you offer me for your life's worth?