pain and frustration meet a victory beer and fake Mexican food

this post was really going to go up about 8 hours ago but the fuck heads at Frontier Communications apparently don't understand that high speed internet is actually supposed to be high speed all the time, not just when it feels like it. so, a special thank you to the asshole who is sending a tech out on Monday for a problem on Friday. how this company still exists is beyond me.

i watched the press conference introducing the New York Rangers new coach, AV. one thing i really do like is he has no previous connection to the franchise. hopefully it will be a fresh voice, some new ideas, a little fresh blood could really help this team. i want to see who he hires as his assistants to really see what kind of team he plans on having. i'm sure the offense will actually exist under AV (hopefully).

after yet another loss yesterday it was rather nice to see the Yankees win tonight. amazing what a little offense and some great pitching can do for a team. i'm really liking this new kid they brought up. hopefully they keep playing him.

it looks like it is going to be a miserable weekend in terms of weather. hot and humid with hardly any chance of relief. and somehow i need to get the grass cut during this shit. looks like i might be mowing at the crack of dawn one morning.

i sent out 9 poems today, 3 to The Camel Saloon and 6 to ZYX. when i hear back from these places i'll pass along the info here on the blog.

my left ankle is still barking today. my gut is telling me it is most likely arthritis. and my amateur medical opinions are usually spot on. just ask my mom and her meniscus injury a few years back. not sure when i'll go to the doctor about it. i imagine not anytime soon.

i have to take my truck in next week to get serviced. i figure i better get that done before it completely dies.

a quick note for the muse, i hope you enjoyed your movie and i hope the search for a new job is quick and fruitful for you.

a final critter update: the traps are gone. and hopefully all of the little fuckers are as well.

i guess i should wrap this up before the fucking internet disappears again on me.

have a great weekend and safe start to the summer, at least to all my readers here in the northern hemisphere. maybe if i get bored enough i'll try to get some pictures taken out here.

music today:

Jimi Hendrix - People, Hell and Angels
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Live From Alabama
Ed Sheeran - +
Human Cannonball - Let's Be Friends
Brett Dennen - Loverboy

"Words are loaded pistols." - Jean-Paul Sartre

a lazy afternoon before the weather turns to shit

i was watching some European soccer, falling asleep, and suddenly waking up with Jada Fire on my mind. fast forward 10 minutes and i'm watching porn listening to Wu-Tang Clan. i love these afternoons where i throw what little discipline i have out the window and pretend i'm actually talented and have fuck you money. definitely takes the stress away. i'm not much of a Calgon guy.

between my opponents this week and myself, we have players on both teams tonight. so it looks like it's a NFL Thursday. after that and some late night television, more napping i suppose. i don't think i have slept well in over 30 years. tomorrow is a laundry day as well. between my back hurting in the rain and stooping over to put clothes in the washer, i smell fun.

as you will tell from my musical selections today, the mad genius was out with his freak flag flying high.

music today:

Shooter Jennings - Electric Rodeo
Brandi Carlile - Live at Bear Creek EP
Brooke Annibale - Silence Worth Breaking
Human Cannonball - Let's Be Friends
Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Fugees - The Score

"For me, writing something down was the only road out." - Anne Tyler

after a few midday beers

went to the red and blue game today at the University of Dayton. some quick observations, defense looks much better this year, the freshman look like they may contribute, but honestly, this team goes as far as Kevin Dillard takes it.

after that, got home to see that Manchester United won, 4-2. nice to see Wayne Rooney was feeling good enough today to score for both teams.

that didn't put me in the greatest of moods as Ohio State was losing at that time. add on that their best player was taken to the hospital and i figured this was a lost cause. cut to the touchdown with 3 seconds left and the 2 point conversion to tie it up at 22 and i was pretty much going ape shit. Ohio State wins in overtime 29-22. definitely a game they had no business winning. i love those. makes the alcohol that much better.

bought the cd of a local band tonight. check them out at http://humancannonball.bandcamp.com/.

long day of NFL games tomorrow, so i have no clue if i make it to Saturday Night Live, let alone Austin City Limits or Ring of Honor tonight. fuck, i'm getting old.

music today:

Red Wanting Blue - Live at City Winery

"Every artist was first an amateur." - Ralph Waldo Emerson