When you walk past a garbage can and hear little rat toenails inside, whack it good and hard with a crutch and watch the rats fly out. Not a good thing to do with your bare hands.
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Monday, August 31, 2015
I ASKED SOME ASSHOLE FOR THE TIME
He called white-assed cracker bitch and told me to ask a white man for the time. I wonder what his excuse was? Trayvon Martin? Michael Brown? Freddie Gray? The Charleston church shootings?
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A FANTASTIC SITE
Don't let the title put you off. http://poemsporn.tumblr.com
They also have a Facebook and a Twitter page.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT IN ADAMS MORGAN
Not too warm, not too cold, no rain, no snow, not too windy or too humid.
And Tropical Storm Erika is no longer a threat to us or Florida.
And Tropical Storm Erika is no longer a threat to us or Florida.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
SONS OF ANARCHY IS TRENDING
I guess a prequel would make sense, as so many of the main characters are dead: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/26/sons-anarchy-spinoff-mayans
Kind of like Better Call Saul. I never realized what a badass Mike was. Too bad he had to die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS6kAKj8R9o
And there are no possibilities for a Sopranos spinoff or a prequel, as so many characters are dead, including James Gandolfini.
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Kind of like Better Call Saul. I never realized what a badass Mike was. Too bad he had to die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS6kAKj8R9o
And there are no possibilities for a Sopranos spinoff or a prequel, as so many characters are dead, including James Gandolfini.
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
STILL PROCESSING EVERYTHING FROM YESTERDAY
Thinking of bosses and co-workers past. And scary things like chemical spills and covering snow storms on the road. And the morning the cops came: http://janedoesblog.blogspot.com/2013_01_01_archive.html#708188030149806926
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
ASSHOLE SHOOTS SELF
Disgruntled former employee also kills two former co-workers, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, wounds a third, Vicki Gardner. I will not mention the asshole's name: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=225_1440602498
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I CAN IDENTIFY WITH DUDLEY
This is the fourth time in my life I've been one-legged:
Amazing how much energy Dudley had after doing this bit for 25 years.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
RENT IS COMING BACK TO NEW YORK
I've often said my former housemates and I were like the cast of La Boheme. Except we were HIV negative and none of us could sing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNPI7XZ9rEM
Christopher's reaction to Rent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-yqaBMCIqs
Christopher's reaction to Rent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-yqaBMCIqs
Monday, August 24, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
ASSHOLES
The following appeared on the Cleveland Park listserv:
" A neighbor on 29th street called 911 last week to report 3 young men on the roof of a home on Dumbarton. After calling 911, the neighbor confronted the men on the roof who explained they're Urban Roof Runners and using our neighborhood as an obstacle course.
" A neighbor on 29th street called 911 last week to report 3 young men on the roof of a home on Dumbarton. After calling 911, the neighbor confronted the men on the roof who explained they're Urban Roof Runners and using our neighborhood as an obstacle course.
Please we aware of this trending activity and call 911 should you see anyone taking part in this dangerous practice.
More information and video of Urban Roof Runners:
Urban Roof runners are practitioners of Parkour. Parkour's developed from military training with aspects of a non-combative martial art. Parkour is an activity that is usually - but not exclusively - carried out in urban spaces. Parkour involves seeing one's environment in a new way, and imagining the potentialities for navigating it by movement around, across, through, over and under its features.
Go to this link for a video example of urban roof running:
THE OW SONG, 2015 REMIX
Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
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Chorus:
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Second Verse:
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Repeat Chorus
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Second Verse:
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DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU
By the time I was in second grade I was reading on a sixth grade level, but I hated math and was bad at it. Mom thought flash cards were the solution, she even brought them on vacation. Even on my birthday I wasn't spared "lessons" and my birthday is during the school year: http://catholicexchange.com/the-long-winter-and-readings-reward
Saturday, August 22, 2015
THE CONCEPT OF THE SWEET, CARING NURSE IS LARGELY BULLSHIT
Most of them are callous as hell. I'm sure Florence Nightingale was a bitch. Same goes for nuns.
THINKING OF BIRGIT DRESSEL
When she died they found over 100 substances in her body. She was so immune to painkillers they had no effect. She died after "three days of agony" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birgit_Dressel
GOT THE STITCHES OUT
Screamed like a bitch.
Before the surgery:
With the stitches in:
With the stitches out:
Before the surgery:
With the stitches in:
With the stitches out:
Friday, August 21, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
APPROPRIATE THAT OUR POPE IS NAMED FRANCIS
St. Francis of Assisi wrote about Mother Earth and Brother Sun: http://www2.webster.edu/~barrettb/canticle.htm
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
CHRIST ON A CRUTCH
At best it's profane, but for me now it seems even less appropriate, even if we have something in common.
Monday, August 17, 2015
"LET IT BEGIN WITH ME"
I used to dislike the song Let There Be Peace On Earth because I thought it was so namby-pamby flower child. Then I heard another explanation--that it means no one is completely powerless, that we can do SOMETHING to make things better, whether it's world peace, the environment, or our own health/financial situation.
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
BABY THIS TOWN RIPS THE BONES FROM YOUR BACK
It's a death, trap, it's a suicide rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3t9SfrfDZM
And that could apply to DC as well a Asbury Park.
And that could apply to DC as well a Asbury Park.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
BOO ON YOU, SPRING GARDEN
I can't walk or drive and you made me order extra food to cover the minimum. Then your guy shows up NEXT door, he bothers the people there and I have to walk over there on crutches to pick up my food. Fail. frown emoticon
MY COUSIN HAD A FRIEND NAMED NEWTON
People called him "fig:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyI3IL46yq4
RIP JAMES WHITE
He was a host at WAMU and a reporter/anchor at WTOP. Nice guy. His sister says he worked part time and had no insurance: http://www.youcaring.com/james-white-former-newscaster-for-npr-wamu-and-wtop-412812?
TODAY IS THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTON
One of my Jewish friends said "I assume you people are crazy"
http://catholicexchange.com/the-assumption-of-mary-in-history
http://catholicexchange.com/the-assumption-of-mary-in-history
Friday, August 14, 2015
WATCHED "RAIN MAN"
Kind of like a home movie. But so is Temple Grandin. And any House episode dealing with OCD, photographic memory etc.
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TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE
It is an honour to share a feast with him. And I didn't know he started a radio station: http://www.marytown.com/content/who-saint-maximilian-kolbe
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
COMPASSION
I came across that word twice today:
and in the movie Mambo Italiano.
Unfortunately, I was never told to feel it for myself.
and in the movie Mambo Italiano.
Unfortunately, I was never told to feel it for myself.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
TODAY IS NATIONAL MIDDLE CHILD DAY
It seems the people with whom I have had the most issues with are middle children: http://lasvegas.cbslocal.com/2015/08/12/10-things-you-should-know-about-middle-children
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ABOUT A YEAR AGO A WOMAN SAID TO ME "CRUTCHES SUCK."
But there are things that suck more. Being told "there's nothing wrong with you" or "it's just nerves" sucks. Being told "you're not that sick" sucks. Being made to go to school/work no matter how awful you feel sucks or being told "you just need some exercise" sucks. And probably the worst thing is being accused of faking an illness/medical condition to get attention.
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THE CAISSON SONG
Heard that a while ago. Our unofficial school song was "give a cheer, give a cheer, for the men who drink the beer, in the cellar of good old St. James." If I had children I would send them to Catholic school and repress them just so they would grow up to be creative. Like the Monty Python guys.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
TIME FOR SOME COMFORT FOOD
Wonton soup and an ice cream sandwich. This afternoon my stomach was too upset to eat a whole candy bar. This should happen all the time.
THIS IS KIND OF COOL
Shortly after reading this I got to ride past the Dominican House of Studies: http://catholicexchange.com/the-irony-of-church-tours
Monday, August 10, 2015
Sunday, August 09, 2015
EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AT THE BALLET
And in the movies and on TV. I guess that's why I pursue it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTZpXCcFq20
FRIAR JEFF'S BUNNIES CHEER ME UP
Here they are on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friar.j.l.wallace/media_set?set=a.2784326320064.190846.1015433888&type=3
These were originally posted in early 2012. Before the robbery.
TASTES LIKE BEAR
They eat bear meat in Pennsylvania. Mom says it's tough. Whenever we had a really tough cut of meat for dinner she'd say "it's like bear meat."
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!
Amy Paige at the Big 98 in Nashville had a birthday Thursday when I was pretty drugged out. One of her birthday wishes is that we give to St Jude's Hospital: https://www.stjude.org
Here is another great way: http://www.thebig98.com/features/guitarbque-2015-981
Here is another great way: http://www.thebig98.com/features/guitarbque-2015-981
Saturday, August 08, 2015
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY
Here are some nice pictures from the British Museum: https://www.pinterest.com/britishmuseum/cats-in-the-museum
TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. DOMINIC
See http://catholicexchange.com/st-dominic
The "singing nun" who wrote the a song about him left the convent and took up another woman. They ended up committing suicide together in 1985, mainly because of financial troubles.
http://articles.latimes.com/1985-04-02/news/mn-19342_1_friend-commit-suicide
Ironically, some reports say on the day they died someone cut them a check for much more than they owned--it would have also funded their retirement.
Regardless, I think it's unfair to blame her, or St. Dominic, for the Inquisition: http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/97930/Tragedy-of-the-singing-nun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnF1OtP2Svk
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixgc_FGam3s
The "singing nun" who wrote the a song about him left the convent and took up another woman. They ended up committing suicide together in 1985, mainly because of financial troubles.
http://articles.latimes.com/1985-04-02/news/mn-19342_1_friend-commit-suicide
Ironically, some reports say on the day they died someone cut them a check for much more than they owned--it would have also funded their retirement.
Regardless, I think it's unfair to blame her, or St. Dominic, for the Inquisition: http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/97930/Tragedy-of-the-singing-nun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnF1OtP2Svk
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixgc_FGam3s
Friday, August 07, 2015
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Don't male passengers deserve a nice quiet ride, too?
And really, it's a shame some people have to be reminded NOT to masturbate in public:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2I7No0xAXU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2I7No0xAXU
Thursday, August 06, 2015
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
LITTLE SHOP OF FLOWERS
This is a get-well present from the owner. The store is on 18th St. in Adams Morgan.
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ANGELS IN AMERICA (CANADA, TOO)
"All the people who worshiped God on earth and like meant it get to be angels."
Mike Judge
Tonight in Kabbalah class we learned some of the most unlikely people we meet are actually angels (servers, cab drivers, etc) And some of them we see once and never again. In some cases I'm grateful for that.
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Mike Judge
Tonight in Kabbalah class we learned some of the most unlikely people we meet are actually angels (servers, cab drivers, etc) And some of them we see once and never again. In some cases I'm grateful for that.
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A VIEW FROM THE 'HOOD
Okay, from the bridge. It was so beautiful all I could do was put my bag down and snap the picture:
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Tuesday, August 04, 2015
RIP BILLY SHERRILL
Among other hits he wrote Stand By Your Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBirf4BWew
And there was the Blues Brothers version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psm96Dn9KII
And there was the Blues Brothers version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psm96Dn9KII
I GUESS IT'S APPROPRIATE OUR POPE IS NAMED FRANCIS
St. Francis of Assisi referred to "Mother Earth." Also to brother sun, sister moon, brother air, sister water and brother fire: http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=183
INSURANCE WILL COVER TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOSPITAL.
Now I just need someone to ride home with me in the vehicle.
NOTHING BUT FLOWERS II
If you're in Athens, Ohio, go to the Kroger on State St. for all your floral needs.
Monday, August 03, 2015
"SPEAK GENTLY"
That's what we learned in Zohar class tonight.
G.W. Langford is credited with saying “Speak gently! It is better far
To rule by love than fear”: http://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/alice7a.html
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G.W. Langford is credited with saying “Speak gently! It is better far
To rule by love than fear”: http://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/alice7a.html
And then there’s Lewis Carroll’s “I speak severely to my boy,
And beat him when he sneezes…”
And beat him when he sneezes…”
The pig-baby still cracks me up:
MY COUSIN IS THE GREATEST
Yesterday she posted "Friends, gather the wagons! Jane will need your help once she has her surgery! I wish I lived closer to lend a hand with simple things like bringing in the mail, taking care of the pigs, cooking you a wonderful meal and drinking vodka while you heal. Let her know how you can help. Hugs."
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SOME ASSHOLE PROPOSITIONED ME FOR A HUNDRED BUCKS AT STARBUCKS.
The going rate is a LOT more than that. Then after that some old fart on the bus chastised me for sitting in a handicapped space (there were enough other free ones).
Showing him my foot and telling him I was having surgery Thursday did not move him.
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Showing him my foot and telling him I was having surgery Thursday did not move him.
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Sunday, August 02, 2015
THINKING OF MY MOM--MEMORIES OF NOSE JOBS PAST
The night before the first one she kept me up until midnight playing Uno and drinking canned soft drinks. I was so hydrated I crawled over the bed railing to go to the bathroom even after after my pre-op shot. Despite all this hydration I still developed a fever.
After the surgery she got me to eat lunch. I remember there were mashed potatoes in it. They are easy to suck down no matter how sick you are/how much pain you're in.
Yes, unfortunately, nose jobs DO grow back. Nine years later E let me recuperate in her late mother-in-law's bedroom. It was a huge, beautiful bed. Not sure what happened to it.
Thursday I will be on my own.
After the surgery she got me to eat lunch. I remember there were mashed potatoes in it. They are easy to suck down no matter how sick you are/how much pain you're in.
Yes, unfortunately, nose jobs DO grow back. Nine years later E let me recuperate in her late mother-in-law's bedroom. It was a huge, beautiful bed. Not sure what happened to it.
Thursday I will be on my own.
Saturday, August 01, 2015
"THE BORROWERS"
A 1952 children's book by British author Mary Norton. The Borrowers are little people who live under the floorboards of an old house. They "borrow" stuff from the "human beans," who they believe were put on earth to serve them. Here a moral thing comes in--what they call "borrowing" most of us would call "stealing," but to them their borrowing is legitimate, stealing only occurs when one steals other things from other Borrowers.
Rosa Pickhatchet, the maid, gave notice when she saw one of them and old Aunt Sophy, disabled after a riding accident some twenty years earlier, had long taken to her Madeira decanter along with her bed. The borrowers felt safe with her, as she was convinced they came out of the decanter and they were sure no one would believe her, as even she thought she was hallucinating.
Poor Aunt Sophy, if only she knew.
Rosa Pickhatchet, the maid, gave notice when she saw one of them and old Aunt Sophy, disabled after a riding accident some twenty years earlier, had long taken to her Madeira decanter along with her bed. The borrowers felt safe with her, as she was convinced they came out of the decanter and they were sure no one would believe her, as even she thought she was hallucinating.
Poor Aunt Sophy, if only she knew.
I AM ABOUT TO BECOME ONE OF THE CRIPS
As opposed to the Bloods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkJdLm_SWJ4
One viewer put it well when he/she said "I'm just here eating pop corn and reading comments." I feel that way about a lot of Youtube videos.
One viewer put it well when he/she said "I'm just here eating pop corn and reading comments." I feel that way about a lot of Youtube videos.
I LIKE THIS PICTURE
Saw it on the wall at the Kabbalah Centre:
I know, I keep confusing Tu B'Av with Tu B'shvat
RUNNING OUT OF ENERGY
Even updating this blog. I am going to crash as soon as I can. One week from today I'll be in bed.