right as i was beginning to write this, the wind picked up and it started to rain. not what i was hoping for at all. this is always how it goes when there is corn to take off it seems. never fails.
where to begin... i had a conversation with one of the guys working on the barns out here. he said he was clearing some brush and came across the largest raccoon he has ever seen. that got me thinking that maybe that fucker is the one behind the cat deaths here lately. especially the 3 kittens that suddenly vanished. of course, if that raccoon gets too big, the coyotes will love to eat it. i tell ya, it's like a wild kingdom out here some days.
watched most of England's win over Poland today. was happy to see that Wayne Rooney scored the goal that sends them to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. i will be watching team USA play in Panama tonight. after i watch The Voice of course.
from what i saw last night, The Voice was good. i was surprised so many steals were used so early. hopefully tonight will be just as good or better.
Monday Night Raw was excellent last night. CM Punk was great once again and i love that the next match with Ryback will be in the Hell in a Cell. throw Heyman in there and it has the potential to be a classic. the tag team titles changing hands at the end of the show was perfect. ties in a few storylines and has the potential to go a few different directions. i really enjoyed the show.
i'm not surprised the New York Rangers are making some changes. better to do it now than wait until it is too late. plus, i always like when the young guys get a real chance to stick up with the big boys. hopefully Rick Nash gets better from his concussion soon. his goal scoring is going to be missed, not only on the Rangers but on my fantasy team as well.
i haven't left the house in 2 days other than to feed the animals. and i don't feel like i have really missed anything. i know it's a delicate line i'm walking between the recluse and functioning human. most days it's just a flip of a coin...
hopefully i will do some writing tonight over a victory beer.
until we meet again...
music:
Houndmouth - From the Hills Below the City
Valerie June - Pushin' Against a Stone
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
"We have art in order not to die of the truth." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
with a body like yours
my poem "with a body like yours" was published this morning at The Camel Saloon. you can find the poem by going here: http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/2013/10/with-body-like-yours.html
Monday, October 14, 2013
what to do on a holiday Monday
i'm sure there was plenty of productive things i could or should have done today... but i spent a good portion of it watching afternoon hockey and the rest looking at porn. that might not sound productive to normal people, but no normal people should actually be reading this blog. so the creative junkies understand where i'm coming from.
my uncle is in surgery today. not sure what for or how it is going. we've never been really close, probably due to one of his daughters molesting me as a child. but i do hope everything goes well.
had a pretty good Sunday in fantasy football. i'm leading both of my matches going into tonight. and those leads should only get larger after tonight's game. plus, if the Colts win, i will be 11-4 on the week. not too bad.
the Sunday night shows were pretty good. Boardwalk Empire made me think about the previous seasons as a few characters from last season showed up. i really enjoyed that. Eastbound and Down was fucking hilarious as always. Hello Ladies has lost me for good. as much as i want to like the show, it doesn't give me a reason to. so that half hour is back to sports. Homeland was really good. would love to know how Brody ended up in Caracas, but, i remembered, it's Homeland, logic is not supposed to play any role. Masters of Sex was much better this week. i think it's funny that the same behind the scenes bullshit in hospitals back then still goes on today. and we wonder why the same bullshit keeps repeating itself.
the usual hectic night of television viewing awaits. The Voice and Monday Night Raw on at the same time. let alone some baseball and hockey i should be watching. plus the football game that i have fantasy players on both teams starting for my teams. i'll probably keep a closer eye on The Voice as the battle rounds start tonight.
the weather has been pretty damn spectacular here today. sunshine, a light breeze, nearly 70 degrees out. as close to perfection as it gets out here. hopefully the rain holds off until the corn comes off this week. then it can rain all it wants.
i caught that Jay Z documentary on Showtime over the weekend. i enjoyed it. watching Tyler the Creator talk to Ron Howard was mind blowing. as often as i just shake my head at the clowns of this current generation, i equally am amazed by how bold and unrelenting they can be as well. and the creativity of the digital age is really amazing. especially to a guy who can remember when lite brite was the coolest shit around and no one would ever want to have a phone in their pocket, let alone on their wrist.
so as i'm slowly being dragged by my knuckles into this era, i tip my hat to the much, much younger fuckers runnin' this shit.
that's all for today. hope everyone has a good week ahead for them. i probably need to get the pen out and start writing some more. i'm sure these cool nights can produce a few gems.
music:
Imagine Dragons - Night Visions
Butch Walker and The Black Widows - The Spade
Jimi Hendrix - The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volumes 1 and 2
"To destroy is always the first step in any creation." - e.e. cummings
my uncle is in surgery today. not sure what for or how it is going. we've never been really close, probably due to one of his daughters molesting me as a child. but i do hope everything goes well.
had a pretty good Sunday in fantasy football. i'm leading both of my matches going into tonight. and those leads should only get larger after tonight's game. plus, if the Colts win, i will be 11-4 on the week. not too bad.
the Sunday night shows were pretty good. Boardwalk Empire made me think about the previous seasons as a few characters from last season showed up. i really enjoyed that. Eastbound and Down was fucking hilarious as always. Hello Ladies has lost me for good. as much as i want to like the show, it doesn't give me a reason to. so that half hour is back to sports. Homeland was really good. would love to know how Brody ended up in Caracas, but, i remembered, it's Homeland, logic is not supposed to play any role. Masters of Sex was much better this week. i think it's funny that the same behind the scenes bullshit in hospitals back then still goes on today. and we wonder why the same bullshit keeps repeating itself.
the usual hectic night of television viewing awaits. The Voice and Monday Night Raw on at the same time. let alone some baseball and hockey i should be watching. plus the football game that i have fantasy players on both teams starting for my teams. i'll probably keep a closer eye on The Voice as the battle rounds start tonight.
the weather has been pretty damn spectacular here today. sunshine, a light breeze, nearly 70 degrees out. as close to perfection as it gets out here. hopefully the rain holds off until the corn comes off this week. then it can rain all it wants.
i caught that Jay Z documentary on Showtime over the weekend. i enjoyed it. watching Tyler the Creator talk to Ron Howard was mind blowing. as often as i just shake my head at the clowns of this current generation, i equally am amazed by how bold and unrelenting they can be as well. and the creativity of the digital age is really amazing. especially to a guy who can remember when lite brite was the coolest shit around and no one would ever want to have a phone in their pocket, let alone on their wrist.
so as i'm slowly being dragged by my knuckles into this era, i tip my hat to the much, much younger fuckers runnin' this shit.
that's all for today. hope everyone has a good week ahead for them. i probably need to get the pen out and start writing some more. i'm sure these cool nights can produce a few gems.
music:
Imagine Dragons - Night Visions
Butch Walker and The Black Widows - The Spade
Jimi Hendrix - The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volumes 1 and 2
"To destroy is always the first step in any creation." - e.e. cummings
Sunday, October 13, 2013
so much for my good mood
so after i got done with this blog yesterday, i had some lunch. and 10 minutes later i had the shits. i laughed as this is my life now. i got that stopped and then started drinking water. and more water. hoping to flush my system out. not exactly what happened but at least i'm not spending 30 minutes at a time on the toilet so far today (knock on wood).
the New York Rangers played better last night but better doesn't win you shit in professional sports. a 5-3 loss in St. Louis. too many damn turnovers. they have to clean that up before they can expect to win, let alone compete with the best in the league.
at least the Red Sox and Michigan both lost last night. that brought a faint smile.
Saturday Night Live was funny at times last night. don't get me wrong, it dragged in spots as well. but this was by far the funniest bit last night
ROH was good for what i could stay up for. it aired way later than normal here because of NASCAR. i believe i know the results so i'm not too pissed.
breakfast so far hasn't ruined my stomach. the cats are fed and the trash is picked up. now, it's simply sit around and wait for the injury reports for the NFL to come out. i've got a couple of injury concerns for one fantasy team. thankfully they are on the same team. that makes it easier. i feel like i should do well today. i have some favorable matchups. hopefully i'm correct.
my fantasy hockey team took a step backwards last night. i think i have constructed the team the best i possibly can. just one problem. no one is scoring any fucking goals. unless that trend changes today, chances are that i will lose this week. thankfully, it won't be too bad, so i should still be good in the standings.
tonight will be my usual Sunday night programming. Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound and Down, Hello Ladies, Homeland, and Masters of Sex. i haven't seen any previews for any of the shows, so i'm hoping they are good.
lastly, a big thank you to everyone who views, reads, shares, and comments on this blog. this post should take the views over 10,000. never thought i'd get to that number as quickly as i have. hopefully the next 10,000 come even faster.
hope this finds everyone well. at least as well as you want to be. i know there are some miserable fucks out there that enjoy that life. and yes, i have my days...
music:
Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Pearl Jam - Live 5/9/2010 Cleveland, Ohio
"Miami Beach is where neon goes to die." - Lenny Bruce
the New York Rangers played better last night but better doesn't win you shit in professional sports. a 5-3 loss in St. Louis. too many damn turnovers. they have to clean that up before they can expect to win, let alone compete with the best in the league.
at least the Red Sox and Michigan both lost last night. that brought a faint smile.
Saturday Night Live was funny at times last night. don't get me wrong, it dragged in spots as well. but this was by far the funniest bit last night
ROH was good for what i could stay up for. it aired way later than normal here because of NASCAR. i believe i know the results so i'm not too pissed.
breakfast so far hasn't ruined my stomach. the cats are fed and the trash is picked up. now, it's simply sit around and wait for the injury reports for the NFL to come out. i've got a couple of injury concerns for one fantasy team. thankfully they are on the same team. that makes it easier. i feel like i should do well today. i have some favorable matchups. hopefully i'm correct.
my fantasy hockey team took a step backwards last night. i think i have constructed the team the best i possibly can. just one problem. no one is scoring any fucking goals. unless that trend changes today, chances are that i will lose this week. thankfully, it won't be too bad, so i should still be good in the standings.
tonight will be my usual Sunday night programming. Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound and Down, Hello Ladies, Homeland, and Masters of Sex. i haven't seen any previews for any of the shows, so i'm hoping they are good.
lastly, a big thank you to everyone who views, reads, shares, and comments on this blog. this post should take the views over 10,000. never thought i'd get to that number as quickly as i have. hopefully the next 10,000 come even faster.
hope this finds everyone well. at least as well as you want to be. i know there are some miserable fucks out there that enjoy that life. and yes, i have my days...
music:
Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Pearl Jam - Live 5/9/2010 Cleveland, Ohio
"Miami Beach is where neon goes to die." - Lenny Bruce
Saturday, October 12, 2013
a sunny start to the weekend
let me start this off with last night.
i sat down to watch team USA take on Jamaica. i was very happy with the starting lineup. sadly, that lineup did absolutely nothing. what i do love about the coach is his willingness to make the right subs at the right time and to change formations in doing so. the 3 subs do the trick and the USA wins 2-0. highlights below:
after that game and a very tasty victory beer, i did something i've been meaning to do for years. i took out my lip piercing. i've had that damn thing, in one form or another, since i was 23. not sure if i'm going to put something else in it or just let the hole close. but it certainly feels different.
i surmised that the removal and me shaving my beard off earlier today all stems from the New York Rangers losing streak. also, my goatee looks twice as long without the beard.
the Rangers play tonight in St. Louis. i would be looking forward to the game if i thought they would win. i will watch though as i am a fucking glutton for punishment. of course, they could win and i'll take credit that my superstitious ass was the reason.
other than that today, it's mostly college football. no Ohio State today so i'll be jumping around from game to game. sometime i will eat some lunch or just an early dinner at this rate. tonight will be Saturday Night Live and ROH. been getting some decent sleep lately so i should stay awake for both of them.
took a little walk today around the barns that are in the process of being painted for the first time since 1969. i can't wait to take pictures of them. they look like they are brand fucking new.
that's all for me. hopefully this finds everyone in good spirits. or drunk enough that the evil spirits are having a good time.
music: (you should notice a theme)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Live from Alabama
Tom Waits - Glitter and Doom Live (Deluxe Edition)
AC/DC - AC/DC Live (Collector's Edition)
"I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong." - Bertrand Russell
i sat down to watch team USA take on Jamaica. i was very happy with the starting lineup. sadly, that lineup did absolutely nothing. what i do love about the coach is his willingness to make the right subs at the right time and to change formations in doing so. the 3 subs do the trick and the USA wins 2-0. highlights below:
after that game and a very tasty victory beer, i did something i've been meaning to do for years. i took out my lip piercing. i've had that damn thing, in one form or another, since i was 23. not sure if i'm going to put something else in it or just let the hole close. but it certainly feels different.
i surmised that the removal and me shaving my beard off earlier today all stems from the New York Rangers losing streak. also, my goatee looks twice as long without the beard.
the Rangers play tonight in St. Louis. i would be looking forward to the game if i thought they would win. i will watch though as i am a fucking glutton for punishment. of course, they could win and i'll take credit that my superstitious ass was the reason.
other than that today, it's mostly college football. no Ohio State today so i'll be jumping around from game to game. sometime i will eat some lunch or just an early dinner at this rate. tonight will be Saturday Night Live and ROH. been getting some decent sleep lately so i should stay awake for both of them.
took a little walk today around the barns that are in the process of being painted for the first time since 1969. i can't wait to take pictures of them. they look like they are brand fucking new.
that's all for me. hopefully this finds everyone in good spirits. or drunk enough that the evil spirits are having a good time.
music: (you should notice a theme)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Live from Alabama
Tom Waits - Glitter and Doom Live (Deluxe Edition)
AC/DC - AC/DC Live (Collector's Edition)
"I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong." - Bertrand Russell
Friday, October 11, 2013
surprisingly happy
i got a check in the mail today that i wasn't expecting until next week. good times. got my shit together and made it to the bank before 2 PM. made a nice deposit, nice enough that i will be able to pay for some shit i bought recently without any problems.
i was hoping the New York Rangers were going to play better last night. coming off a 9-2 ass whipping, i figured they would be chomping at the bit to get back out there. i was wrong. the effort may have been marginally better than the previous game, but nothing else was. a 6-0 loss in Anaheim. needless to say, this shit is getting frustrating and the season is only a week old. fuck me.
The Big Bang Theory was hilarious as always last night. funny at how dirty the show really is, especially for 8 PM.
Chicago won last night which keeps me alive for another week in the NFL knockout pools. this is the longest i've survived ever.
i plan on watching team USA play Jamaica here in a few hours in World Cup Qualifying. i'm hoping they win as i haven't had a victory beer in quite some time.
other than that, i imagine this evening will be spent flipping through shows on the Food Network and the zillion music channels i have. and if i get really bored, i might turn on some baseball or catch some high school football somewhere in the country. or, watch a movie. i'm putting my money on just sleeping.
that's all for today. i got the sweeping done early and will soon be in my chair, getting the voice ready. i hope everyone has a great weekend. hopefully the weather cooperates and the drinks are flowing freely.
music:
Matthew Sweet - Acoustic & Live Noise Trade Sampler
Counting Crows - August and Everything After
"I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places." - Henny Youngman
i was hoping the New York Rangers were going to play better last night. coming off a 9-2 ass whipping, i figured they would be chomping at the bit to get back out there. i was wrong. the effort may have been marginally better than the previous game, but nothing else was. a 6-0 loss in Anaheim. needless to say, this shit is getting frustrating and the season is only a week old. fuck me.
The Big Bang Theory was hilarious as always last night. funny at how dirty the show really is, especially for 8 PM.
Chicago won last night which keeps me alive for another week in the NFL knockout pools. this is the longest i've survived ever.
i plan on watching team USA play Jamaica here in a few hours in World Cup Qualifying. i'm hoping they win as i haven't had a victory beer in quite some time.
other than that, i imagine this evening will be spent flipping through shows on the Food Network and the zillion music channels i have. and if i get really bored, i might turn on some baseball or catch some high school football somewhere in the country. or, watch a movie. i'm putting my money on just sleeping.
that's all for today. i got the sweeping done early and will soon be in my chair, getting the voice ready. i hope everyone has a great weekend. hopefully the weather cooperates and the drinks are flowing freely.
music:
Matthew Sweet - Acoustic & Live Noise Trade Sampler
Counting Crows - August and Everything After
"I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places." - Henny Youngman
Thursday, October 10, 2013
amazing what some sleep can do for you
i actually woke up in a decent mood today. maybe it was the shower yesterday, maybe it was the 2 extra hours of sleep i got. probably both.
i did watch American Horror Story last night. looks like it should be a pretty damn good season. the cast is amazing. i think it's funny that the older i get the more i seem to be getting into horror and shit like that. i guess i'm living my life in reverse.
Duck Dynasty was pretty funny last night. not being a fan of beef jerky myself, i had a few extra laughs at their attempt at jerky coming out tasting like shit.
busy night on the television this evening. The Big Bang Theory, a big NFL game, some playoff baseball, the New York Rangers out in Anaheim, plus all the other shit i tend to watch to avoid commercials.
i am hoping the NFL game turns out the way i want, i took Chicago in the knockout pools i'm in. i somehow have managed to not lose yet. plus, there are some fantasy implications this evening as well. i am favored in both of my fantasy matches. here's hoping that comes true.
spent most of today listening to music on YouTube and then i stumbled upon this video:
if that doesn't make you tear up a little, you have no fucking soul.
in a little poetry news, i heard from my good friend Janne Karlsson on a submission he sent out that included the cartoon he did of my poem "a faint notion of sweetness". apparently that has been accepted for publication in Tree Killer Ink. and i believe we are getting closer to seeing more of our collaboration be unleashed upon the earth. i really hope that comes to fruition. it's some of my best work ever.
that's all for today. hope this finds everyone well. a welcome back to reality to my friend in Sweden. put down one glass of wine and pick up the pen my friend. you have 2 hands for a reason. and they make special hats if you truly need more alcohol at once.
music:
Phantogram - Nightlife
Starlit - Starlit
Guided By Voices - Down by the Racetrack
Fossil Face - Pirates on a Bootleg Binge
Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws - Sweatin' Bullets Over You
Pearl Jam - Ten
Black Joe Lewis - Noise Trade Eastside Manor Sessions
"The only thing I'm allergic to is criticism." - David Lee Roth
i did watch American Horror Story last night. looks like it should be a pretty damn good season. the cast is amazing. i think it's funny that the older i get the more i seem to be getting into horror and shit like that. i guess i'm living my life in reverse.
Duck Dynasty was pretty funny last night. not being a fan of beef jerky myself, i had a few extra laughs at their attempt at jerky coming out tasting like shit.
busy night on the television this evening. The Big Bang Theory, a big NFL game, some playoff baseball, the New York Rangers out in Anaheim, plus all the other shit i tend to watch to avoid commercials.
i am hoping the NFL game turns out the way i want, i took Chicago in the knockout pools i'm in. i somehow have managed to not lose yet. plus, there are some fantasy implications this evening as well. i am favored in both of my fantasy matches. here's hoping that comes true.
spent most of today listening to music on YouTube and then i stumbled upon this video:
in a little poetry news, i heard from my good friend Janne Karlsson on a submission he sent out that included the cartoon he did of my poem "a faint notion of sweetness". apparently that has been accepted for publication in Tree Killer Ink. and i believe we are getting closer to seeing more of our collaboration be unleashed upon the earth. i really hope that comes to fruition. it's some of my best work ever.
that's all for today. hope this finds everyone well. a welcome back to reality to my friend in Sweden. put down one glass of wine and pick up the pen my friend. you have 2 hands for a reason. and they make special hats if you truly need more alcohol at once.
music:
Phantogram - Nightlife
Starlit - Starlit
Guided By Voices - Down by the Racetrack
Fossil Face - Pirates on a Bootleg Binge
Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws - Sweatin' Bullets Over You
Pearl Jam - Ten
Black Joe Lewis - Noise Trade Eastside Manor Sessions
"The only thing I'm allergic to is criticism." - David Lee Roth
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
glutton for punishment
i've pretty much been in a shit mood for most of the day. anyone that knows me knows why.
the New York Rangers lost last night 9-2. completely outplayed would be an understatement. it was beyond fucking embarrassing. and i, the glutton for fucking punishment that i am, watched all of it. hopefully last night was the wake up call. on a fantasy note, i wasn't pleased with the elbow Rick Nash took to the head early in the first period last night. he didn't play the last 2 periods and most likely has another concussion. that puts a major fucking hole not only in my fantasy team but also the Rangers. just one of those nights you wish you could erase from your memory forever.
i did watch a good portion of The Voice last night. looks like the battle rounds are going to be good.
most of last night was spent watching the concussion documentary on the NFL that aired on PBS. wow, talk about a league getting absolutely buried. but, like most rich people, throw some cash at it and hope it goes away. mom looked at me halfway through it and said i'm so glad you never wanted to play football. i chuckled as i know if i would have played i would have been charged with some crime. i'm a tad bit competitive and have been known to fight dirty if i need to. and that sport is one where dirty is commonplace.
as for tonight, i will watch Duck Dynasty of course. not sure if i'm going to watch American Horror Story or not. chances are i will as that cast looks amazing. maybe a little baseball and hockey as well.
i was a little surprised by the news today that the Yankees are bringing back Joe Girardi next season. i thought for sure he was going to take the Cubs job. 4 years and 16 million are the numbers i'm hearing. hopefully that is the first of many good signings this hot stove season.
that's all for me. i need to go shower and do the dishes. if i could figure a way to do both at the same time, i would take an instructional video for you.
check out the many podcasts on the right hand side of this blog. i recommend all of them. if you need a laugh or just some background noise to get you through your day, give them a listen.
music:
Warren Haynes Band - Live at the Moody Theater
John Lee Hooker - The Best of Friends
Bettye LaVette - The Scene of the Crime
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon
the New York Rangers lost last night 9-2. completely outplayed would be an understatement. it was beyond fucking embarrassing. and i, the glutton for fucking punishment that i am, watched all of it. hopefully last night was the wake up call. on a fantasy note, i wasn't pleased with the elbow Rick Nash took to the head early in the first period last night. he didn't play the last 2 periods and most likely has another concussion. that puts a major fucking hole not only in my fantasy team but also the Rangers. just one of those nights you wish you could erase from your memory forever.
i did watch a good portion of The Voice last night. looks like the battle rounds are going to be good.
most of last night was spent watching the concussion documentary on the NFL that aired on PBS. wow, talk about a league getting absolutely buried. but, like most rich people, throw some cash at it and hope it goes away. mom looked at me halfway through it and said i'm so glad you never wanted to play football. i chuckled as i know if i would have played i would have been charged with some crime. i'm a tad bit competitive and have been known to fight dirty if i need to. and that sport is one where dirty is commonplace.
as for tonight, i will watch Duck Dynasty of course. not sure if i'm going to watch American Horror Story or not. chances are i will as that cast looks amazing. maybe a little baseball and hockey as well.
i was a little surprised by the news today that the Yankees are bringing back Joe Girardi next season. i thought for sure he was going to take the Cubs job. 4 years and 16 million are the numbers i'm hearing. hopefully that is the first of many good signings this hot stove season.
that's all for me. i need to go shower and do the dishes. if i could figure a way to do both at the same time, i would take an instructional video for you.
check out the many podcasts on the right hand side of this blog. i recommend all of them. if you need a laugh or just some background noise to get you through your day, give them a listen.
music:
Warren Haynes Band - Live at the Moody Theater
John Lee Hooker - The Best of Friends
Bettye LaVette - The Scene of the Crime
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
late nights
the one thing i hate about when any of my sports teams play on the west coast is getting to bed right around the time the sun is coming up. that was fine when i was in my early 20's. sadly, those days are long gone.
but, i do love being up that late when my teams win. a huge win by the New York Rangers last night 3-1. they played like a team that actually had a sense of what to do, compared to their other shitty efforts so far this season. if they can bottle that performance and play like that all season, they will be a playoff team. another big game tonight in San Jose. here's some highlights from last night:
The Voice last night was pretty good. i might watch the highlight show tonight. might not. i am looking forward to the battle rounds.
Monday Night Raw last night was excellent. watching The Big Show knock HHH the fuck out was priceless. not sure where all of this is heading, but i am watching. that's all that matters.
i hung on to win my fantasy football match on NFL.com. by a measly 1.70 points. i will take luck over skill every fucking time i can. especially when the winning points is sitting on my opponents bench.
was able to air the house out a bit today. it actually feels like fall now. about fucking time.
that's all for me. i got to get my shit together for later this week. got visits to the bank and post office coming up. i think i wasted most of today setting up my wish list on amazon.com. yes, i know, like most of my travails with technology, i'm roughly a decade behind everyone else.
music:
Lenny Kravitz - Mama Said
Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die
"I made about 28 movies, and I think about five of them were good." - Chevy Chase
but, i do love being up that late when my teams win. a huge win by the New York Rangers last night 3-1. they played like a team that actually had a sense of what to do, compared to their other shitty efforts so far this season. if they can bottle that performance and play like that all season, they will be a playoff team. another big game tonight in San Jose. here's some highlights from last night:
The Voice last night was pretty good. i might watch the highlight show tonight. might not. i am looking forward to the battle rounds.
Monday Night Raw last night was excellent. watching The Big Show knock HHH the fuck out was priceless. not sure where all of this is heading, but i am watching. that's all that matters.
i hung on to win my fantasy football match on NFL.com. by a measly 1.70 points. i will take luck over skill every fucking time i can. especially when the winning points is sitting on my opponents bench.
was able to air the house out a bit today. it actually feels like fall now. about fucking time.
that's all for me. i got to get my shit together for later this week. got visits to the bank and post office coming up. i think i wasted most of today setting up my wish list on amazon.com. yes, i know, like most of my travails with technology, i'm roughly a decade behind everyone else.
music:
Lenny Kravitz - Mama Said
Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die
"I made about 28 movies, and I think about five of them were good." - Chevy Chase
my 2 poems in Gutter Eloquence Magazine #28
my poems "the chance to just let go" and "random thoughts on the second day of august" have been published in Gutter Eloquence Magazine #28. you can find the issue by going here: http://www.guttereloquence.com/issue28/toc28.html. as for my poems, click on each title below to go the poem...
the chance to just let go
random thoughts on the second day of august
the chance to just let go
random thoughts on the second day of august
Monday, October 7, 2013
now that's a damn cold front
woke up this morning to temps in the 40's. it was in the 80's just the other day. i know we got well over 2 inches of rain yesterday. had a little minor flooding in the lane, but nothing compared to some of the shit we've had before.
after i wrote my post for yesterday, i decided to take a chance and get the trash out early. i figured it was heavy enough that it wouldn't go flying in the oncoming storm. (i was right) i figured since i was going to be out in the rain, i might as well feed the cats. all was fine until i got to the second stall in the big barn. there was my cat Michael Jackson deader than dead. must have died in the last 18 hours or so. so, i went and got a shovel and walked in the rain towards the back of the property. said my goodbye and tossed it down the hill. took the trash down and then had to go change my wet clothes.
i thought i was having a decent day in fantasy football until i noticed one of my opponents changed his starting QB to Tony Romo. sadly, that was the same opponent i was already down 41 points to. my team scored 94. he had three players score 91. needless to say i lost by 40. and if i would have played all the highest scoring players, i still would have lost by 19. tip your hat and move on. as for my other match, i have a slight lead going into tonight. but i don't like my chances. i have the kicker for Atlanta while my opponent has the RB for the Jets. i will hope for the best but know that my chances of winning are slim at best.
i did enjoy that shootout yesterday between Dallas and Denver.
as for the Sunday night shows, Boardwalk Empire was great last night. a very gripping episode from start to finish. i thought the suicide at the end was perfectly shot. Eastbound and Down was absolutely hilarious. you can never go wrong when you have an episode that has kids calling their father a dick licker. Hello Ladies was really disappointing for me last night. i didn't find it funny at all. i suppose i will give the show another week, but if next week stinks that time slot will go back to sports. Homeland was good, not great. but it appears that this episode was used to set up the next one that looks really interesting. hopefully that is the case. Masters of Sex was my biggest disappointment of the night. the first show was so damn good and last night just dragged, start to finish. i'm really hoping next week is a much better episode.
tonight will be the hodgepodge of The Voice, Monday Night Raw, some Monday Night Football and after all that, the New York Rangers are playing out in Los Angeles. i really hope they can get the win tonight. the captain is back in the lineup, that should be a boost. i don't want to start the season on a long losing streak.
in my grogginess this morning (went to bed at 4 AM and was up at 8 AM), i emailed 5 poems to Zygote in My Coffee. when i hear back from Brian i will pass along the verdict.
that's pretty much all for today. oh yeah, another thing, i had an excellent glass of Sauvignon Blanc from France last evening. here is a link to it: http://us.nakedwines.com/wines/villebois-sauvignon-blanc-2012.htm
music:
Ivan & Alyosha - The Cabin Sessions
Guided By Voices - Half Smiles of the Decomposed
Charles Bradley - Victim of Love
Foy Vance - Joy of Nothing
"The work of art is a scream of freedom." - Christo
after i wrote my post for yesterday, i decided to take a chance and get the trash out early. i figured it was heavy enough that it wouldn't go flying in the oncoming storm. (i was right) i figured since i was going to be out in the rain, i might as well feed the cats. all was fine until i got to the second stall in the big barn. there was my cat Michael Jackson deader than dead. must have died in the last 18 hours or so. so, i went and got a shovel and walked in the rain towards the back of the property. said my goodbye and tossed it down the hill. took the trash down and then had to go change my wet clothes.
i thought i was having a decent day in fantasy football until i noticed one of my opponents changed his starting QB to Tony Romo. sadly, that was the same opponent i was already down 41 points to. my team scored 94. he had three players score 91. needless to say i lost by 40. and if i would have played all the highest scoring players, i still would have lost by 19. tip your hat and move on. as for my other match, i have a slight lead going into tonight. but i don't like my chances. i have the kicker for Atlanta while my opponent has the RB for the Jets. i will hope for the best but know that my chances of winning are slim at best.
i did enjoy that shootout yesterday between Dallas and Denver.
as for the Sunday night shows, Boardwalk Empire was great last night. a very gripping episode from start to finish. i thought the suicide at the end was perfectly shot. Eastbound and Down was absolutely hilarious. you can never go wrong when you have an episode that has kids calling their father a dick licker. Hello Ladies was really disappointing for me last night. i didn't find it funny at all. i suppose i will give the show another week, but if next week stinks that time slot will go back to sports. Homeland was good, not great. but it appears that this episode was used to set up the next one that looks really interesting. hopefully that is the case. Masters of Sex was my biggest disappointment of the night. the first show was so damn good and last night just dragged, start to finish. i'm really hoping next week is a much better episode.
tonight will be the hodgepodge of The Voice, Monday Night Raw, some Monday Night Football and after all that, the New York Rangers are playing out in Los Angeles. i really hope they can get the win tonight. the captain is back in the lineup, that should be a boost. i don't want to start the season on a long losing streak.
in my grogginess this morning (went to bed at 4 AM and was up at 8 AM), i emailed 5 poems to Zygote in My Coffee. when i hear back from Brian i will pass along the verdict.
that's pretty much all for today. oh yeah, another thing, i had an excellent glass of Sauvignon Blanc from France last evening. here is a link to it: http://us.nakedwines.com/wines/villebois-sauvignon-blanc-2012.htm
music:
Ivan & Alyosha - The Cabin Sessions
Guided By Voices - Half Smiles of the Decomposed
Charles Bradley - Victim of Love
Foy Vance - Joy of Nothing
"The work of art is a scream of freedom." - Christo
Sunday, October 6, 2013
what to do when the power goes out
so i was sitting in my chair last night watching Ohio State struggle and out of nowhere everything goes black. and unlike most times out here, the power didn't come right back on. lovely. so, there was the blind scramble to find flashlights, radios, etc. that was comical. thankfully most of the flashlights we have don't need batteries. so after a few cranks, we had some light at least.
i finally found the radio, which still worked shockingly. i found the Ohio State game and listened through the static. they came back to win 40-30. it went just about as i feared. they took Northwestern lightly and nearly paid for it. i haven't enjoyed that victory beer just yet. i imagine that will come during Sunday Ticket.
the power came back on at 1:50 AM or so. i caught the last few minutes of ROH. love the heel Adam Cole. i missed all of Saturday Night Live. after i got clocks set once again and checked all the things out here that need to be checked in power outages, i got on the computer and tried to update myself on the 3 hours i had missed. looks like i missed some great college football finishes. not sure how good SNL was, i've only seen a few clips so far.
tonight will be an odd one, or at least has the potential of it. the rain is supposed to get heavy later this afternoon. we are under a flood watch. mom said the creek down at the end of the lane is pretty high. could be interesting when i have to take the trash down. i'm hoping to wait until all the bad weather goes through. so, i might be taking down the trash at 3 in the morning. lovely.
so, if the power stays on and the satellite doesn't get swamped my mother nature; it's a full day of football, the Sunday night shows (Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound and Down, Hello Ladies, Homeland, Masters of Sex) and then some more football. and somewhere in between i need to feed the cats and eat. i picked up most of the trash last night while Ohio State was pissing me off.
a quick poetry note: the 2 poems i've had published or accepted recently were not the poems i thought were going to be used. it's funny how often an editor or publisher surprises me. i didn't think either poem was great. goes to show you what i know. so, i suppose what i'm saying is don't let your own head stop your submissions. throw as much shit against the wall and hope something sticks. that being said, i have some poems i really love that need a home. i figure i'll be sending out some poems in the middle of this coming week.
that's pretty much all for me. hope this finds you dry and laughing at a guy in Ohio wondering how his old truck is going to do on a water covered bridge in a few hours.
music:
Valerie June - Pushin' Against A Stone
"A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." - Emo Philips
i finally found the radio, which still worked shockingly. i found the Ohio State game and listened through the static. they came back to win 40-30. it went just about as i feared. they took Northwestern lightly and nearly paid for it. i haven't enjoyed that victory beer just yet. i imagine that will come during Sunday Ticket.
the power came back on at 1:50 AM or so. i caught the last few minutes of ROH. love the heel Adam Cole. i missed all of Saturday Night Live. after i got clocks set once again and checked all the things out here that need to be checked in power outages, i got on the computer and tried to update myself on the 3 hours i had missed. looks like i missed some great college football finishes. not sure how good SNL was, i've only seen a few clips so far.
tonight will be an odd one, or at least has the potential of it. the rain is supposed to get heavy later this afternoon. we are under a flood watch. mom said the creek down at the end of the lane is pretty high. could be interesting when i have to take the trash down. i'm hoping to wait until all the bad weather goes through. so, i might be taking down the trash at 3 in the morning. lovely.
so, if the power stays on and the satellite doesn't get swamped my mother nature; it's a full day of football, the Sunday night shows (Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound and Down, Hello Ladies, Homeland, Masters of Sex) and then some more football. and somewhere in between i need to feed the cats and eat. i picked up most of the trash last night while Ohio State was pissing me off.
a quick poetry note: the 2 poems i've had published or accepted recently were not the poems i thought were going to be used. it's funny how often an editor or publisher surprises me. i didn't think either poem was great. goes to show you what i know. so, i suppose what i'm saying is don't let your own head stop your submissions. throw as much shit against the wall and hope something sticks. that being said, i have some poems i really love that need a home. i figure i'll be sending out some poems in the middle of this coming week.
that's pretty much all for me. hope this finds you dry and laughing at a guy in Ohio wondering how his old truck is going to do on a water covered bridge in a few hours.
music:
Valerie June - Pushin' Against A Stone
"A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." - Emo Philips
insomnia
my poem "insomnia" has been published at Dead Snakes. you can find the poem by going here: http://deadsnakes.blogspot.com/2013/10/jj-campbell-poem.html
Saturday, October 5, 2013
a star is born
it was somewhere around the halftime whistle that i really felt a need to put fists through concrete walls. i didn't act on that impulse though, i decided to wait. i am thankful as are my hands that i did. after trailing 1-0 in a dreadful, and by saying dreadful i'm being kind, display by Manchester United, the 18 year old boy wonder, Adnan Januzaj, scored twice to rescue the team from absolute disaster. they were playing the worst team in the league by the way. i'm happy for Adnan and at the same time fearful at how much it will cost to resign him later this season. also, the fact we still struggled against such a shitty team worries me beyond belief. i will enjoy the victory beer for the 2-1 win of course, but i have no doubts this is going to be a long fucking season.
i did really nothing of note last night other than fuck around on YouTube most of the evening. as for this evening, it will be all sports once again. a little Hockey Night in Canada of course and Ohio State on the road at Northwestern to follow. hopefully Ohio State doesn't fall into thinking they will have it easy tonight. if they take the team seriously, they should win.
a little Saturday Night Live and ROH unless i fall asleep before that all ends.
it's raining here yet again, and it is a warm rain. maybe the corn will be harvested by Halloween. i'm not a happy camper.
i did get the players i wanted off of waivers for my fantasy hockey team. i have a decent lead so far, so hopefully that will continue. my fantasy football teams look good injury wise for tomorrow, fingers crossed.
i'm now off to go have some lunch, a beer, and start flipping between soccer in Europe and college football here in the USA.
hope this finds everyone drunk, naked, caught in a compromising position by a dominatrix with an evil eye for torture. yes, i am in a mood.
music:
Hayes Carll - Trouble in Mind
"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer." - William S. Burroughs
i did really nothing of note last night other than fuck around on YouTube most of the evening. as for this evening, it will be all sports once again. a little Hockey Night in Canada of course and Ohio State on the road at Northwestern to follow. hopefully Ohio State doesn't fall into thinking they will have it easy tonight. if they take the team seriously, they should win.
a little Saturday Night Live and ROH unless i fall asleep before that all ends.
it's raining here yet again, and it is a warm rain. maybe the corn will be harvested by Halloween. i'm not a happy camper.
i did get the players i wanted off of waivers for my fantasy hockey team. i have a decent lead so far, so hopefully that will continue. my fantasy football teams look good injury wise for tomorrow, fingers crossed.
i'm now off to go have some lunch, a beer, and start flipping between soccer in Europe and college football here in the USA.
hope this finds everyone drunk, naked, caught in a compromising position by a dominatrix with an evil eye for torture. yes, i am in a mood.
music:
Hayes Carll - Trouble in Mind
"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer." - William S. Burroughs
response from The Camel Saloon
i heard back from Russell at The Camel Saloon on my poetry submission from yesterday. my poem "with a body like yours" has been accepted for publication.
Friday, October 4, 2013
some days just bleed together
i was up way too late last night and up way too early this morning. needless to say, i feel like i have been in a damn fog for the last 18 hours or so.
first off, i did send out 12 poems today. 6 to ZYX and 3 each to Dead Snakes and The Camel Saloon. when i hear back from these places i will pass along the verdicts.
i did watch most of the New York Rangers 4-1 loss last night. too many fucking mistakes, too many defensive lapses, too many mind cramps, and way too soft at times. a thank you to Rick Nash for dropping the gloves last night when none of his pussy teammates would. mostly, a thank you for the 5 penalty minutes. much needed for my fantasy team. hopefully they get Captain Cally back by Monday and figure some shit out or the 9 game road trip to start the season could be really fucking ugly.
The Big Bang Theory was hilarious last night. really great writing. nothing else really struck me as funny on television last night.
i did watch a good portion of the NFL game last night. i picked the right team to win but i didn't care for how they won. i'm now 41 points behind in fantasy football. that's a big fucking hole to climb out of. especially when your QB is facing the best defense in the league. so much for my momentum from last week.
i actually had to turn on the A/C today. first week of October and it's in the mid 80's. fucking ridiculous.
not sure what i'm watching this evening. i might just turn on some baseball so i can fall asleep.
i'll be back on here after the Manchester United game tomorrow afternoon. if they lose again, expect a rant that might get me banned from the internet for life.
hope everyone has a great weekend. or at least a better one than the assholes you hate.
music:
Beastie Boys - Solid Gold Hits
Jay Z - Hard Knock Life
Outkast - Aquemini
Run - D.M.C. - Tougher Than Leather
"Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty." - Anne Rice
first off, i did send out 12 poems today. 6 to ZYX and 3 each to Dead Snakes and The Camel Saloon. when i hear back from these places i will pass along the verdicts.
i did watch most of the New York Rangers 4-1 loss last night. too many fucking mistakes, too many defensive lapses, too many mind cramps, and way too soft at times. a thank you to Rick Nash for dropping the gloves last night when none of his pussy teammates would. mostly, a thank you for the 5 penalty minutes. much needed for my fantasy team. hopefully they get Captain Cally back by Monday and figure some shit out or the 9 game road trip to start the season could be really fucking ugly.
The Big Bang Theory was hilarious last night. really great writing. nothing else really struck me as funny on television last night.
i did watch a good portion of the NFL game last night. i picked the right team to win but i didn't care for how they won. i'm now 41 points behind in fantasy football. that's a big fucking hole to climb out of. especially when your QB is facing the best defense in the league. so much for my momentum from last week.
i actually had to turn on the A/C today. first week of October and it's in the mid 80's. fucking ridiculous.
not sure what i'm watching this evening. i might just turn on some baseball so i can fall asleep.
i'll be back on here after the Manchester United game tomorrow afternoon. if they lose again, expect a rant that might get me banned from the internet for life.
hope everyone has a great weekend. or at least a better one than the assholes you hate.
music:
Beastie Boys - Solid Gold Hits
Jay Z - Hard Knock Life
Outkast - Aquemini
Run - D.M.C. - Tougher Than Leather
"Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty." - Anne Rice
Thursday, October 3, 2013
one of those days where the rain feels like i'm stuck in Florida
it absolutely poured today, on and off. and it was around 80 degrees with humidity around 90%. felt just like the rain in Florida. not exactly the best thing when you're hoping for some dry days to take the corn off and paint the barns. i wouldn't be shocked if we got close to 2 inches today.
i had an interesting day of waiting. waiting for the plumber, waiting for the Fed Ex guy. it's kind of funny, as i remember when i lived out here alone. whenever i wanted someone to call or show up, i always did something else. i'd take a shower and the phone would ring. take a shit and there's a knock on the door. no such luck today.
the plumber showed up around 2 to see what the fuck is up with our water softener. i laughed as none of the shit he brought with him actually worked, so he took a sample of the water and will return sometime. didn't say when, but this is all under warranty, so i don't really care.
the Fed Ex guy finally showed up around 5 with my wine. so i'm enjoying a glass of red while typing this. should be interesting to see how quickly i drink this. i'm not a big wine drinker but just felt i needed to upgrade my alcoholism finally. so expect some ramblings about wine every now and then.
i got a closer look at my cat Michael Jackson last night. looked like a young coyote got him on his right side and has rendered his hind legs useless. i noticed this as the dumb ass was trying to climb underneath my truck. last i saw him he was going under the corn crib. i didn't see him when i fed them today, so i figure he has probably moved on. hopefully no longer in pain.
The Bridge last night was good. it didn't answer many questions but brought forth some more. and a few more twists and a huge plot point for the next season. which will come in 2014.
Duck Dynasty made me laugh, as always.
the New York Rangers play late tonight out in Arizona. hopefully they start the season off good. also, there is some playoff baseball and the NFL this evening. so, after The Big Bang Theory it will be nothing but sports.
hopefully i will get cracking on sending out some poems tomorrow. i don't always like a Friday submissions but i really don't feel like waiting until next week. so, a morning of typing awaits me. unless of course i get the nerve to type around 2 in the morning. who knows.
that's all for now. hope this finds everyone well.
music:
Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks (Deluxe Edition)
The Dirty Guv'nahs - Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies
"Is this not the true romantic feeling; not to desire to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping you." - Thomas Wolfe
i had an interesting day of waiting. waiting for the plumber, waiting for the Fed Ex guy. it's kind of funny, as i remember when i lived out here alone. whenever i wanted someone to call or show up, i always did something else. i'd take a shower and the phone would ring. take a shit and there's a knock on the door. no such luck today.
the plumber showed up around 2 to see what the fuck is up with our water softener. i laughed as none of the shit he brought with him actually worked, so he took a sample of the water and will return sometime. didn't say when, but this is all under warranty, so i don't really care.
the Fed Ex guy finally showed up around 5 with my wine. so i'm enjoying a glass of red while typing this. should be interesting to see how quickly i drink this. i'm not a big wine drinker but just felt i needed to upgrade my alcoholism finally. so expect some ramblings about wine every now and then.
i got a closer look at my cat Michael Jackson last night. looked like a young coyote got him on his right side and has rendered his hind legs useless. i noticed this as the dumb ass was trying to climb underneath my truck. last i saw him he was going under the corn crib. i didn't see him when i fed them today, so i figure he has probably moved on. hopefully no longer in pain.
The Bridge last night was good. it didn't answer many questions but brought forth some more. and a few more twists and a huge plot point for the next season. which will come in 2014.
Duck Dynasty made me laugh, as always.
the New York Rangers play late tonight out in Arizona. hopefully they start the season off good. also, there is some playoff baseball and the NFL this evening. so, after The Big Bang Theory it will be nothing but sports.
hopefully i will get cracking on sending out some poems tomorrow. i don't always like a Friday submissions but i really don't feel like waiting until next week. so, a morning of typing awaits me. unless of course i get the nerve to type around 2 in the morning. who knows.
that's all for now. hope this finds everyone well.
music:
Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks (Deluxe Edition)
The Dirty Guv'nahs - Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies
"Is this not the true romantic feeling; not to desire to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping you." - Thomas Wolfe
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
not a happy camper
so i settled in to watch Manchester United play this afternoon in the Ukraine in Champions League group play when the breaking news came on. Wayne Rooney was ill (then later reported to be injured, who the fuck knows what the truth is) and not available for today. so, i was prepared for the worst. they had the lead at halftime 1-0, but were lucky at best to have that. then, they decided to play the second half by just sitting back and trying to defend. you probably know how this story ends... 1-1. they are extremely lucky to get a point. they didn't deserve it. what i loved about Sir Alex's Manchester United teams was they always went forward. sure, it kept the other team in the game as well, but it was always entertaining. sadly, those days are fucking gone. perhaps they play better this weekend against the worst team (so far) in the premier league. or, this fucking nightmare continues.
at least my fantasy hockey team got off to a good start last night.
The Voice was pretty good last night. i find it funny that every 4 chair turn at the end of the night goes to Adam. creative editing i imagine. i guess next week will be the final picks for teams. then the show will pick up the pace.
after a new episode of Duck Dynasty, i will be getting ready for the season finale of The Bridge. my hopes are set pretty damn high for this one. i really hope it leaves me begging for more or scratching my head trying to figure out the questions left unanswered. sure, i'm setting myself up for disappointment... i'm 37 and live with my mother, you think i don't understand disappointment.
sometime either before or after all this, i need to work in a shower.
my cat Michael Jackson is still alive. it dragged itself underneath the summer kitchen today. my best guess is it went under there to die. i suppose i will know in the next few days.
i was a little stunned when i saw the news about Tom Clancy. and then i thought about all the writers that were secretly celebrating, hoping that maybe they would get a chance now to sell some books. dog eat dog world out here my friends.
that's all for today. the New York Rangers play their first game of the season tomorrow. i might be a little edgy tomorrow. just a little.
music:
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow
Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble - Live at Carnegie Hall
Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms
"Success will ruin your life." - Tom Clancy (April 12, 1947 - October 1, 2013)
at least my fantasy hockey team got off to a good start last night.
The Voice was pretty good last night. i find it funny that every 4 chair turn at the end of the night goes to Adam. creative editing i imagine. i guess next week will be the final picks for teams. then the show will pick up the pace.
after a new episode of Duck Dynasty, i will be getting ready for the season finale of The Bridge. my hopes are set pretty damn high for this one. i really hope it leaves me begging for more or scratching my head trying to figure out the questions left unanswered. sure, i'm setting myself up for disappointment... i'm 37 and live with my mother, you think i don't understand disappointment.
sometime either before or after all this, i need to work in a shower.
my cat Michael Jackson is still alive. it dragged itself underneath the summer kitchen today. my best guess is it went under there to die. i suppose i will know in the next few days.
i was a little stunned when i saw the news about Tom Clancy. and then i thought about all the writers that were secretly celebrating, hoping that maybe they would get a chance now to sell some books. dog eat dog world out here my friends.
that's all for today. the New York Rangers play their first game of the season tomorrow. i might be a little edgy tomorrow. just a little.
music:
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow
Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble - Live at Carnegie Hall
Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms
"Success will ruin your life." - Tom Clancy (April 12, 1947 - October 1, 2013)
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
new month same fog
when i woke up this morning you couldn't see the corn, which is less than 50 feet from the house. to say it was foggy would be a huge understatement. i was shocked that i didn't hear about any major accidents or anything. the fog didn't really burn off until 11 am.
had a long, heartbreaking conversation with an old friend this morning. not an easy position for me to be in as i'm basically unable to offer much help and what little i can do isn't being accepted. oh well. hopefully my old friend finds the right spot in the world for themselves. they deserve at least that much.
i enjoyed what i got to see of The Voice last night. i was flipping between baseball and wrestling. but the voices i did get to hear i enjoyed. i'll be paying a little closer attention this evening. emphasis on little.
Monday Night Raw was great last night. kudos to CM Punk for even having me fooled that he injured himself. easy to see why he's my 3rd favorite of all time. all the storylines advanced pretty well going into the ppv this Sunday. they (the creative team) have at the very least kept me interested in what's going on. been awhile since i was at that level.
i did go through some poems this morning and came up with 12 i'll be sending out later this week. i've got 3 places in mind.
a big thank you to Drew Brees for his outstanding performance last night, which allowed me to win both of my fantasy football matches.
the NHL regular season starts this evening. say hello again to the sport i have the most passion about. and if any of my new readers think my rants about baseball are something, wait until the New York Rangers go on a losing streak. only 3 games this evening. i'll be watching bits and pieces, as of course, i have some fantasy players going tonight.
i imagine i will be writing on this again after the Manchester United game tomorrow. hopefully while enjoying a victory beer.
i won a $100 voucher for some wine last night. of course, it was one of those where i had to spend $160 to be able to use the voucher. so, in a week or so, my alcoholism will become a bit more sophisticated.
and speaking of that word, can you think of a better christmas gift than my book Sofisticated White Trash. get your copy today.
plenty of music to get to today. hope this finds everyone well.
music:
Pantera - Far Beyond Driven
Deftones - Deftones
Ben Harper - Welcome to the Cruel World
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble
Tom Waits - Alice
"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." - Elbert Hubbard
had a long, heartbreaking conversation with an old friend this morning. not an easy position for me to be in as i'm basically unable to offer much help and what little i can do isn't being accepted. oh well. hopefully my old friend finds the right spot in the world for themselves. they deserve at least that much.
i enjoyed what i got to see of The Voice last night. i was flipping between baseball and wrestling. but the voices i did get to hear i enjoyed. i'll be paying a little closer attention this evening. emphasis on little.
Monday Night Raw was great last night. kudos to CM Punk for even having me fooled that he injured himself. easy to see why he's my 3rd favorite of all time. all the storylines advanced pretty well going into the ppv this Sunday. they (the creative team) have at the very least kept me interested in what's going on. been awhile since i was at that level.
i did go through some poems this morning and came up with 12 i'll be sending out later this week. i've got 3 places in mind.
a big thank you to Drew Brees for his outstanding performance last night, which allowed me to win both of my fantasy football matches.
the NHL regular season starts this evening. say hello again to the sport i have the most passion about. and if any of my new readers think my rants about baseball are something, wait until the New York Rangers go on a losing streak. only 3 games this evening. i'll be watching bits and pieces, as of course, i have some fantasy players going tonight.
i imagine i will be writing on this again after the Manchester United game tomorrow. hopefully while enjoying a victory beer.
i won a $100 voucher for some wine last night. of course, it was one of those where i had to spend $160 to be able to use the voucher. so, in a week or so, my alcoholism will become a bit more sophisticated.
and speaking of that word, can you think of a better christmas gift than my book Sofisticated White Trash. get your copy today.
plenty of music to get to today. hope this finds everyone well.
music:
Pantera - Far Beyond Driven
Deftones - Deftones
Ben Harper - Welcome to the Cruel World
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble
Tom Waits - Alice
"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." - Elbert Hubbard
under construction again
my poem "under construction again" was published today in Regardless Of Authority #3. you can find the poem by going here: http://regardlessofauthority.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/j-j-campbell/
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