Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Me. and you
Us, and them
And after all we're only ordinary men.
Me, and you.
God only knows it's noz what we would choose to do.
Forward he cried from the rear
and the front rank died.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
moved from side to side.
Black and blue
And who knows which is which and who is who.
Up and down.
But in the end it's only round and round.
Haven't you heard it's a battle of words
The poster bearer cried.
Listen son, said the man with the gun
There's room for you inside.
And after all we're only ordinary men.
Me, and you.
God only knows it's noz what we would choose to do.
Forward he cried from the rear
and the front rank died.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
moved from side to side.
Black and blue
And who knows which is which and who is who.
Up and down.
But in the end it's only round and round.
Haven't you heard it's a battle of words
The poster bearer cried.
Listen son, said the man with the gun
There's room for you inside.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Fall Down
Thanks TAWS
She said "I'm fine, I'm okay"
Cover up your trembling hands
There's indecision when you know you ain't got nothing left
When the good times never stay
And the cheap thrills always seem to fade away
When will we fall
She said "I'm fine, I'm okay"
Cover up your trembling hands
There's indecision when you know you ain't got nothing left
When the good times never stay
And the cheap thrills always seem to fade away
When will we fall
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
This is the dawning of the....
The Moon's square to your key planet Uranus can bring unexpected change into the basic structure of your life today. You may be offered a second chance to break out of a restrictive situation. Even if this stirs up stress, act right away and just deal with the consequences later. By Rick LevineWednesday, August 8, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Apologize
Sunday, November 12, 2006
It's a very, very mad world
I have come to the realization that everyone is crazy but some of us repress it better than others. The strange part is the grip to remain sane in others eyes is maddening itself. Ah bitter irony. What if we let go, loosen the grip and see where the road takes us? I ask myself that question several times a week. I am driving somewhere and out of the blue a voice in my head says "just keep going and see where the road takes you."
I saw Running with Scissors this weekend and I have to say I was pleased. The acting was terrific but what I loved most was people left saying "that was not as funny as I thought it was going to be" or "that was a bit disturbing." Thank you for capturing exactly how I felt after I read that book. It was not a funny story but more of a lost childhood with funny moments.
I think the lack of a emotional and physical relationship has taken it's toll. I take steps forward but end up just cowering in the corner somewhere, hiding in seclusion. The phone rings less, the desire leaves and I am left with some carnal rage mixed with emotional and terminal repercussions. The idea that I could hurt someone I care about is too frightening to handle so I keep it all inside like we are taught to do. As of late my relationships are splitting time between my computer, my playstation, my IPOD and Tivo. I can feel the room shrinking and the scariest part is I find comfort in it. My ability to perform socially is slipping away and I find some peace with that reality.
My top songs at the moment:
1. Grazed Knees - Snow Patrol
2. It Won't Make it Easier - Small Sins
3. Catch the Sun - The Doves
4. Your Heart is an Empty Room - Death Cab for Cutie
5. The Ring Song - The Bravery
6. Caring is Creepy - The Shins
7. Neighborhood #2 (Laika)- Arcade Fire
8. Munich - The Editors
9. Time to Dance - Panic at the Disco
10. Mad World - Donnie Darko Soundtrack
I saw Running with Scissors this weekend and I have to say I was pleased. The acting was terrific but what I loved most was people left saying "that was not as funny as I thought it was going to be" or "that was a bit disturbing." Thank you for capturing exactly how I felt after I read that book. It was not a funny story but more of a lost childhood with funny moments.
I think the lack of a emotional and physical relationship has taken it's toll. I take steps forward but end up just cowering in the corner somewhere, hiding in seclusion. The phone rings less, the desire leaves and I am left with some carnal rage mixed with emotional and terminal repercussions. The idea that I could hurt someone I care about is too frightening to handle so I keep it all inside like we are taught to do. As of late my relationships are splitting time between my computer, my playstation, my IPOD and Tivo. I can feel the room shrinking and the scariest part is I find comfort in it. My ability to perform socially is slipping away and I find some peace with that reality.
My top songs at the moment:
1. Grazed Knees - Snow Patrol
2. It Won't Make it Easier - Small Sins
3. Catch the Sun - The Doves
4. Your Heart is an Empty Room - Death Cab for Cutie
5. The Ring Song - The Bravery
6. Caring is Creepy - The Shins
7. Neighborhood #2 (Laika)- Arcade Fire
8. Munich - The Editors
9. Time to Dance - Panic at the Disco
10. Mad World - Donnie Darko Soundtrack
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
MIA, Bad information, California and Resignation
Hey that title is like a poem or something.....
Ok lots to get on here so I will do some bullet recaps and if there is any question then I guess ask away.
1. So I went back to the derm to have my tumor removed and he told me that in fact it was not malignant but it was a tumor that needed to be removed because they often mutate into maligantesy (is that a word?) so either I misunderstood the assistant or she wasn't clear. I still had to have a cube of my flesh removed and then get stitches and now I have this narley scar. So the biopsy they ran on the large chunk still had some growth in it but the edges were clear so that means all good. Thank you all for your nice emails and calls and such during my melt down and dealings with this.
2. As promised I took my sister to NOCAL as a graduation gift this summer. The timing was perfect because California's heat wave had just ended and ours was just beginning. This was my first trip to California where I was the experienced one so I was a little nervous but very excited too. So Jen and I flew into SFO on a Wednesday morning and grab a car and drove immediately to Twin Peaks. As expected it was a bit cold for her and we did not stand out there too long. So back in the car and off to Sonoma Valley. I drove across the Golden Gate for the first time which was exciting and were torn threw the ever changing landscape. We decided to hit a few vineyards in the Russian River Valley and then back track to our hotel in Rohnert Park. As expected the places in Sonoma were less intimate as the ones I had visited in Napa but I would strongly recommend a stop a the J winery if you are out that way. The people were extremely friendly and the wine was really good. Next door to J was one of my favorite big vineyards, Rodney Strong, which I was very excited to visit. If you are there DON"T waste your time. The people were extremely rude and almost bothered by our presence. As we drove back to our hotel I realized the great deal I got came with a small price, it was a dump but we sucked it up because it was only for one night and we were heading out very early the next morning. That evening we decided to have a drink and a snack at the Chili's across the street from the hotel. As we were finishing up our meal we received a special welcome from California in the form of a four second earthquake. It was small and just rattled the place and made our seats shake and the menus fall down, it was over before I realized what it was. Of course my sister is a bit disturbed but I assured her, with my earthquake expertise, that it was ok. Of all the times I have visited California never has this happened but of course my sister's first trip there and this small little fault in Sonoma Valley has to burp. We laughed it off and went back to the hotel where the news said it was a 4.4 and had shown where one house had some minor structure damage. We finally relaxed and went to sleep. The next morning we headed out towards Napa. The drive over the hills and mountains to Napa was so pretty and a bit fun. We stopped in Calistoga for a great breakfast on the main strip and then made our way down Napa Valley stopping a several outstanding vineyards. We drove back to the city that afternoon and the whole way I was praying for a better hotel. Taylor had found this great deal about a week before the trip and I decided to cancel my hotel and go with this deal. Well the hotel was outstanding. It was also very close to the MUNI bus stops and right beside the California Cable Car turn around so we played tourist on the cable car a lot but it made getting around so easy. So I drug Jen all over the city, The Haight, The Ferry Building, Chinatown, North Beach, The Castro, Nob Hill, etc.. We had a blast, had some great eats and even witness two street people had a knock out fist and spitting fight on a bus...ah the land of the crazies and I feel right at home. Jen really enjoyed the trip and through everything that made it worth wild to me.
3. In other news I quit my job at the nursing school. The time was regretful because two other people from our office had quit in the three weeks before but I was ready to make a change and a great opportunity presented itself to me and I jumped. I am staying here at the university and working in fundraising but in a different capacity that makes me excited about going to work again.
So that is a quick update on me. I am sure to be back really soon to discuss the approach of football season, my October concert schedule and maybe even a few more rants about what irks me the most...The Bush Dictatorship of America, but until then.
Take care of yourself and each other.
Ok lots to get on here so I will do some bullet recaps and if there is any question then I guess ask away.
1. So I went back to the derm to have my tumor removed and he told me that in fact it was not malignant but it was a tumor that needed to be removed because they often mutate into maligantesy (is that a word?) so either I misunderstood the assistant or she wasn't clear. I still had to have a cube of my flesh removed and then get stitches and now I have this narley scar. So the biopsy they ran on the large chunk still had some growth in it but the edges were clear so that means all good. Thank you all for your nice emails and calls and such during my melt down and dealings with this.
2. As promised I took my sister to NOCAL as a graduation gift this summer. The timing was perfect because California's heat wave had just ended and ours was just beginning. This was my first trip to California where I was the experienced one so I was a little nervous but very excited too. So Jen and I flew into SFO on a Wednesday morning and grab a car and drove immediately to Twin Peaks. As expected it was a bit cold for her and we did not stand out there too long. So back in the car and off to Sonoma Valley. I drove across the Golden Gate for the first time which was exciting and were torn threw the ever changing landscape. We decided to hit a few vineyards in the Russian River Valley and then back track to our hotel in Rohnert Park. As expected the places in Sonoma were less intimate as the ones I had visited in Napa but I would strongly recommend a stop a the J winery if you are out that way. The people were extremely friendly and the wine was really good. Next door to J was one of my favorite big vineyards, Rodney Strong, which I was very excited to visit. If you are there DON"T waste your time. The people were extremely rude and almost bothered by our presence. As we drove back to our hotel I realized the great deal I got came with a small price, it was a dump but we sucked it up because it was only for one night and we were heading out very early the next morning. That evening we decided to have a drink and a snack at the Chili's across the street from the hotel. As we were finishing up our meal we received a special welcome from California in the form of a four second earthquake. It was small and just rattled the place and made our seats shake and the menus fall down, it was over before I realized what it was. Of course my sister is a bit disturbed but I assured her, with my earthquake expertise, that it was ok. Of all the times I have visited California never has this happened but of course my sister's first trip there and this small little fault in Sonoma Valley has to burp. We laughed it off and went back to the hotel where the news said it was a 4.4 and had shown where one house had some minor structure damage. We finally relaxed and went to sleep. The next morning we headed out towards Napa. The drive over the hills and mountains to Napa was so pretty and a bit fun. We stopped in Calistoga for a great breakfast on the main strip and then made our way down Napa Valley stopping a several outstanding vineyards. We drove back to the city that afternoon and the whole way I was praying for a better hotel. Taylor had found this great deal about a week before the trip and I decided to cancel my hotel and go with this deal. Well the hotel was outstanding. It was also very close to the MUNI bus stops and right beside the California Cable Car turn around so we played tourist on the cable car a lot but it made getting around so easy. So I drug Jen all over the city, The Haight, The Ferry Building, Chinatown, North Beach, The Castro, Nob Hill, etc.. We had a blast, had some great eats and even witness two street people had a knock out fist and spitting fight on a bus...ah the land of the crazies and I feel right at home. Jen really enjoyed the trip and through everything that made it worth wild to me.
3. In other news I quit my job at the nursing school. The time was regretful because two other people from our office had quit in the three weeks before but I was ready to make a change and a great opportunity presented itself to me and I jumped. I am staying here at the university and working in fundraising but in a different capacity that makes me excited about going to work again.
So that is a quick update on me. I am sure to be back really soon to discuss the approach of football season, my October concert schedule and maybe even a few more rants about what irks me the most...The Bush Dictatorship of America, but until then.
Take care of yourself and each other.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
It's not a tumor...
Actually Arnold it is.
Last week I was at the dermatologist for one of my semi annual check ups and had him look at a very small bump that I noticed maybe two months ago. It always felt a bit sore but just look like a little bug bite or maybe an ingrown hair. After examining it he decided it was most likely a calcium deposit but the only way to be sure is to biopsy it. He took a core sample, which is like taking a straw and jamming it into your skin, but luckily he deadened the area first. Once the sample had been taken he was able to take out the remaining parts of the mass for safe measure. He was way too into this, as he showed me all the stuff removed and then chatted to me about it as he sewed me up. I got two real stiches! I have never had the real deal before.
Since he thought that it nothing major I really forgot about the mass and was more hyped about my narley stiches. On Monday though I got a call from his office assistant. The biopsy revealed that the mass was a malignant tumor and I needed to come back so he could remove a larger area of my arm to make sure that it was all gone.
At first thought I did not think at all, I just smiled and made my return appointment and went on about my day. As it all sunk in, the crazy reared it's ugly head. My uncle of no blood relation had a place on his arm he ignored and ended up losing his arm from the elbow down and now has a hook. I have always dreamed of being a pirate but never Captain Hook. If something else happens to me I swear I am going to need Suzanne Sugarbaker's luggage because when I come to the table I bring a big ole bag of nuts. Yeah I clean up ok but who in the right mind would want to deal with all my crap? A person better than me that is for sure.
Ok after I got home from my one man pity party I said the phrase that has always pulled me through, "It could always be worse." It's true, it really could be a thousand times worse and I am very lucky in many respects. Besides it is just another thing for me to get passionate about and educate the masses. I want the role of inspirational leader over martyr.
So tomorrow morning I will go have the alien mass removed. Just one more thing that I refuse to let beat me.
Last week I was at the dermatologist for one of my semi annual check ups and had him look at a very small bump that I noticed maybe two months ago. It always felt a bit sore but just look like a little bug bite or maybe an ingrown hair. After examining it he decided it was most likely a calcium deposit but the only way to be sure is to biopsy it. He took a core sample, which is like taking a straw and jamming it into your skin, but luckily he deadened the area first. Once the sample had been taken he was able to take out the remaining parts of the mass for safe measure. He was way too into this, as he showed me all the stuff removed and then chatted to me about it as he sewed me up. I got two real stiches! I have never had the real deal before.
Since he thought that it nothing major I really forgot about the mass and was more hyped about my narley stiches. On Monday though I got a call from his office assistant. The biopsy revealed that the mass was a malignant tumor and I needed to come back so he could remove a larger area of my arm to make sure that it was all gone.
At first thought I did not think at all, I just smiled and made my return appointment and went on about my day. As it all sunk in, the crazy reared it's ugly head. My uncle of no blood relation had a place on his arm he ignored and ended up losing his arm from the elbow down and now has a hook. I have always dreamed of being a pirate but never Captain Hook. If something else happens to me I swear I am going to need Suzanne Sugarbaker's luggage because when I come to the table I bring a big ole bag of nuts. Yeah I clean up ok but who in the right mind would want to deal with all my crap? A person better than me that is for sure.
Ok after I got home from my one man pity party I said the phrase that has always pulled me through, "It could always be worse." It's true, it really could be a thousand times worse and I am very lucky in many respects. Besides it is just another thing for me to get passionate about and educate the masses. I want the role of inspirational leader over martyr.
So tomorrow morning I will go have the alien mass removed. Just one more thing that I refuse to let beat me.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Hopes and Fears
I am the wussy guy who gets obsessed by a song, who will sit and my room and cry while playing it over and over. Lately I have been manic with my emotions and latched onto a song.
The set up: I just bought the new Keane CD " Under the Iron Sea", which is amazing. I also loved their last CD "Hopes and Fears" If you have not listened to all, both either I highly recommend them both. From start to finish, great music.
Back to the story: Well the song in question is from "Hopes and Fears" and I decided to post the lyrics below but I suggest listening to the song. Great song.
We Might as Well be Strangers
I don't know your face no more
I feel the touch that I adore
I don't know your face no more
It's just a place, I'm looking for
We might as well be strangers in another town
We might as well be living in a different world
We might as well...
I don't know your thoughts these days
We're strangers in an empty space
I don't understand your heart
It's easier, to be apart
We might as well be strangers in another town
We might as well be living in another town
We might as well...
We might as well be strangers! Be strangers
For all I know of you now.....
The set up: I just bought the new Keane CD " Under the Iron Sea", which is amazing. I also loved their last CD "Hopes and Fears" If you have not listened to all, both either I highly recommend them both. From start to finish, great music.
Back to the story: Well the song in question is from "Hopes and Fears" and I decided to post the lyrics below but I suggest listening to the song. Great song.
We Might as Well be Strangers
I don't know your face no more
I feel the touch that I adore
I don't know your face no more
It's just a place, I'm looking for
We might as well be strangers in another town
We might as well be living in a different world
We might as well...
I don't know your thoughts these days
We're strangers in an empty space
I don't understand your heart
It's easier, to be apart
We might as well be strangers in another town
We might as well be living in another town
We might as well...
We might as well be strangers! Be strangers
For all I know of you now.....
High and Dry
This was my Jamie Cullum weekend and it did not disappoint. I fell for his take on music and the world just about two years ago when I listened to an interview he gave on NPR and instantly I was hooked. The problem was that twentysomething had a few more weeks before it released in the US. Since buying that first CD I have since purchased the concert DVD and his newest CD "Catching Tales" all of it great stuff. He is creative, imaginative, extremely talented and puts on hell of a show. My next step on my road to obsessed fan was to see him live, which I had to opportunity to do with Victoria last March and he did not disappoint. He jumped on the piano, got under it and beat it while singing Golddigger, he played the drums and almost fell numerous times. The show was the best single performance I had every seen by someone (although Rufus is a very close second). That show was special also because it was my introduction to Brandi Carlile who is another great artist.
Maybe a week before the Tabernacle show in March I found out that Jamie was coming back to Atlanta and I made it my goal to be there. I woke early one Sunday morning and even though I had to buy a crappy Train (the group) ticket I was able to get two seats so I could take Kyle. A few weeks later I find out he is going to do 3 shows right before the show in Atlanta and the Atlanta show is his last stop on the US tour. I decided I could afford one more show and so I looked at Knoxville and Nashville. I decided the Knoxville show gave me a better chance and good seats and at the time worked well for my friend and fellow fan Travis to go with me.
Travis ended up with a work conflict so I decided to take Keri instead because I know she loves a good show. So not to dwell on the details Keri and I drove to Knoxville, watch and great show and two days later I was at another show this time with Kyle.
Now that it is all done I actually wish I had gone to Nashville as well. After the last show I am left electrified but disappointed that, at least for a while, there are no more shows. I am anxiously awaiting the release of his spring European dates hoping that I can time my London trip this spring so that I can catch another show.
Yeah he is my Jason....
Maybe a week before the Tabernacle show in March I found out that Jamie was coming back to Atlanta and I made it my goal to be there. I woke early one Sunday morning and even though I had to buy a crappy Train (the group) ticket I was able to get two seats so I could take Kyle. A few weeks later I find out he is going to do 3 shows right before the show in Atlanta and the Atlanta show is his last stop on the US tour. I decided I could afford one more show and so I looked at Knoxville and Nashville. I decided the Knoxville show gave me a better chance and good seats and at the time worked well for my friend and fellow fan Travis to go with me.
Travis ended up with a work conflict so I decided to take Keri instead because I know she loves a good show. So not to dwell on the details Keri and I drove to Knoxville, watch and great show and two days later I was at another show this time with Kyle.
Now that it is all done I actually wish I had gone to Nashville as well. After the last show I am left electrified but disappointed that, at least for a while, there are no more shows. I am anxiously awaiting the release of his spring European dates hoping that I can time my London trip this spring so that I can catch another show.
Yeah he is my Jason....
Monday, July 03, 2006
Grounded
Shut me in
Throw away the key
Everytime I venture out
Madness finds me
Throw away the key
Everytime I venture out
Madness finds me
Monday, June 26, 2006
I'll have 20 fish tacos and a side of Mexican food.
Best friends are not easy to come by. They take a great deal of work,understanding and luck. I will never know why I have been so blessed to have more than one but I would have never made it this far without each of them.
Because it was a day that ended in "Y" Taylor decided that we had not spent much time together just the two of us since he moved to DC a year and a half ago, so he cashed in some points and flew me out to San Diego to meet him for some fun in the sun. SD is a very laid back town with things to do but never things you HAVE to do. After working like a mad man the last few months I relished the idea of a relaxing trip.
San Diego is special because that was our first trip together. It was during that trip that we discovered that we travel well together, especially driving from San Diego to Phoenix via the desert. The return trip was well over due and we did all the fun things like Hamburger Mary's, the cliffs in La Jolla and hanging out at the boarder of Mexico, where I bought a pair of orange pants for $4.97 ! (I am so ready for football now!)
Taylor decided to take two days of the trip to see Palm Springs. He also surprised me with a 1 hour spa trip. Palm Springs was really a one of a kind place and I was really taken back by how drastically the landscape and temperature shifts there.
The biggest bonding element between Taylor and I is our undying love for all foods of the Mexican persuasion. I say that because "we" know the difference between Chipotle and Baja Fresh, between Texas and California and why Moe's don't know crap about fish tacos. Our love is so great that we almost ate it every meal on the trip and I still came home and had some Taco Bell because it is all different.
Now on my first trip to San Diego I discovered the fish taco because SD is the birthplace of it. I was hooked!!! Since then I have found good fish tacos, no actually great fish tacos in Atlanta but you always remember your first and when it comes to first love and fish tacos only one word is spoken. Rubio's. If you have never had a spicy fish taco from there then I suggest you fly out to California this very second and eat two. I was actually sad to leave knowing I could not have them at home but Taylor reminded me that I could have more when I am in San Francisco with Jennifer in August.
Taylor has been my angel on several occasions and as always he came in a rescued me at the right moment. This was a awesome trip, filled with lazy days, beaches, great conversation and lots of food.
Thanks Taylor, I love ya.
Because it was a day that ended in "Y" Taylor decided that we had not spent much time together just the two of us since he moved to DC a year and a half ago, so he cashed in some points and flew me out to San Diego to meet him for some fun in the sun. SD is a very laid back town with things to do but never things you HAVE to do. After working like a mad man the last few months I relished the idea of a relaxing trip.
San Diego is special because that was our first trip together. It was during that trip that we discovered that we travel well together, especially driving from San Diego to Phoenix via the desert. The return trip was well over due and we did all the fun things like Hamburger Mary's, the cliffs in La Jolla and hanging out at the boarder of Mexico, where I bought a pair of orange pants for $4.97 ! (I am so ready for football now!)
Taylor decided to take two days of the trip to see Palm Springs. He also surprised me with a 1 hour spa trip. Palm Springs was really a one of a kind place and I was really taken back by how drastically the landscape and temperature shifts there.
The biggest bonding element between Taylor and I is our undying love for all foods of the Mexican persuasion. I say that because "we" know the difference between Chipotle and Baja Fresh, between Texas and California and why Moe's don't know crap about fish tacos. Our love is so great that we almost ate it every meal on the trip and I still came home and had some Taco Bell because it is all different.
Now on my first trip to San Diego I discovered the fish taco because SD is the birthplace of it. I was hooked!!! Since then I have found good fish tacos, no actually great fish tacos in Atlanta but you always remember your first and when it comes to first love and fish tacos only one word is spoken. Rubio's. If you have never had a spicy fish taco from there then I suggest you fly out to California this very second and eat two. I was actually sad to leave knowing I could not have them at home but Taylor reminded me that I could have more when I am in San Francisco with Jennifer in August.
Taylor has been my angel on several occasions and as always he came in a rescued me at the right moment. This was a awesome trip, filled with lazy days, beaches, great conversation and lots of food.
Thanks Taylor, I love ya.
Back in the Highlife again....
Festival time is Atlanta is often too much for me to handle. Masses of drunk, annoying people are scarier than zombies to me so I usually avoid the large ones (Dogwood, Music Midtown, Jazz etc...).This weekend I broke the rule and ventured out. I actually went to two festivals in the same day!!!! One of my best friends in the world was in town for the Pride Festival this weekend. * My Pride disclaimer *
1. Masses of gay men annoy me more than anything even more than drunk sorority girls. Sure there is things to look at but when that many get together the obnoxious levels go through the roof. I like mine in the small circle variety.
2. As Rob stated in his latest entry. There is really nothing political about it anymore. Just one big party for people to act in ways that set us back 10 years in the we are just like you department.
3. I am a misfit among them anyway so maybe it's angst but it's me so accept it. You do your thing and I will do mine.
Back to my story. So I met Brad, Jamie and James out Friday night at a sports bar close to their hotel. It was fun as we laughed and picked kicking back with a few beers. Saturday I actually got up early and went to the gym then headed over to Midtown to meet up with them at the park. After finally finding a parking place and walking two miles to the park I met up with the guys. Ok there were so many people there and it was so hot that I actually was disoriented. Two observations:
1. GLBT people come in all, shapes,sizes, races and modesty levels.
2. I know that I am the King of the South of 20 slackers. I have not been to a bar in Midtown (before Friday night) in many months, and I spend all my time in East Atl and L5P establishments. The reason I point this out is all those people I saw in the hour and a half I was in the park and I saw ONE person I knew.
After leaving the guys at the park I heaed home to meet Keri and Vic and head down to the East Atlanta Village and The Earl for the 10th Annual Corndog-O-Rama. Ok this thing was a blast. Hipsters, hippies and corndogs everywhere. The crowd was much smaller than the one in Midtown, like a neighborhood BBQ. Vic had signed up for the corndog eating contest which was hosted by Col. Sanders son. Vic did not win but she did not seem to really care. The best thing about the festival was it was cheap. $3.50 for corndogs and $2 for a 12oz Highlife tall boy. So after drinking and eating $25 of corndogs and Highlife I was in a happy place. There was so really good bluegrass like music and great people watching. *Side note*
I want to marry a hipster, who likes to travel and listen to NPR so if you know this person be sure to pass along my contact information.
Drained from the sun and a bit drunk from the cheap beer we heaed home for showers and naps. That night Kyle was having one of his impromptu porch parties so I heaed to L5P with a quick stop off for a case of Highlife. What a perfect night, rainy weather, a candle lit porch and 20 people just hanging out.
Sunday I had invited Brad, Jamie and James over for a late lunch after the parade. I was heaed to the parade but the weather looked like it might make it a no go so I went to the store instead. The parade did happy but in the rain and Brad and the boys came over and we grilled out in the rain and played celebrities into the night.
So all in all it was an outstanding weekend. It is truly not what you do but the company you keep. Thanks to Brad, Keri, Vic, Kyle, Jamie and James for a great weekend. I would not trade it for all the dirty hippies in the world.
1. Masses of gay men annoy me more than anything even more than drunk sorority girls. Sure there is things to look at but when that many get together the obnoxious levels go through the roof. I like mine in the small circle variety.
2. As Rob stated in his latest entry. There is really nothing political about it anymore. Just one big party for people to act in ways that set us back 10 years in the we are just like you department.
3. I am a misfit among them anyway so maybe it's angst but it's me so accept it. You do your thing and I will do mine.
Back to my story. So I met Brad, Jamie and James out Friday night at a sports bar close to their hotel. It was fun as we laughed and picked kicking back with a few beers. Saturday I actually got up early and went to the gym then headed over to Midtown to meet up with them at the park. After finally finding a parking place and walking two miles to the park I met up with the guys. Ok there were so many people there and it was so hot that I actually was disoriented. Two observations:
1. GLBT people come in all, shapes,sizes, races and modesty levels.
2. I know that I am the King of the South of 20 slackers. I have not been to a bar in Midtown (before Friday night) in many months, and I spend all my time in East Atl and L5P establishments. The reason I point this out is all those people I saw in the hour and a half I was in the park and I saw ONE person I knew.
After leaving the guys at the park I heaed home to meet Keri and Vic and head down to the East Atlanta Village and The Earl for the 10th Annual Corndog-O-Rama. Ok this thing was a blast. Hipsters, hippies and corndogs everywhere. The crowd was much smaller than the one in Midtown, like a neighborhood BBQ. Vic had signed up for the corndog eating contest which was hosted by Col. Sanders son. Vic did not win but she did not seem to really care. The best thing about the festival was it was cheap. $3.50 for corndogs and $2 for a 12oz Highlife tall boy. So after drinking and eating $25 of corndogs and Highlife I was in a happy place. There was so really good bluegrass like music and great people watching. *Side note*
I want to marry a hipster, who likes to travel and listen to NPR so if you know this person be sure to pass along my contact information.
Drained from the sun and a bit drunk from the cheap beer we heaed home for showers and naps. That night Kyle was having one of his impromptu porch parties so I heaed to L5P with a quick stop off for a case of Highlife. What a perfect night, rainy weather, a candle lit porch and 20 people just hanging out.
Sunday I had invited Brad, Jamie and James over for a late lunch after the parade. I was heaed to the parade but the weather looked like it might make it a no go so I went to the store instead. The parade did happy but in the rain and Brad and the boys came over and we grilled out in the rain and played celebrities into the night.
So all in all it was an outstanding weekend. It is truly not what you do but the company you keep. Thanks to Brad, Keri, Vic, Kyle, Jamie and James for a great weekend. I would not trade it for all the dirty hippies in the world.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Not sure if this me but my background says I am
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Normally I wouldn't but it looked fun....
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I just couldn't help myself
Ok the gay marriage ban debate is up for a vote again today in the Senate. I know it won't pass and I know it is just a ploy for the right wing to use the opposing votes as an election tool in the fall, BUT the idea of banning it to save marriage makes me sooo mad. I would rather then say they disagree with the lifestyle or something along those lines, but the sanctity of marriage is a myth. If they wanted to save marriage they would put an end to uncontested divorces. So playing my favorite role as instigator I wrote my senators an email and decided I would publish it here. I think divorce is fine but I think gay marriage is too but I wanted to make a point and hope that maybe they might see how crazy this all is so......
Dear Senator,
I understand that you are voting to ban same sex marriages in order to protect marriage. Well as a child of divorce I think banning uncontested divorces is a larger threat to the sanctity of marriage. Right now people can marry and divorce at will with no consequences. Please tell me how that is healthy for children and the institution of marriage? I beg of you as my representative to do something about this growing issue in America. Did you know that less than half of all marriages end in divorce? Marriage is under attack alright, by people who don't take it seriously. If you truly believe in saving marriage then I expect action on this soon.
Thanks you.
Sincerely,
Dear Senator,
I understand that you are voting to ban same sex marriages in order to protect marriage. Well as a child of divorce I think banning uncontested divorces is a larger threat to the sanctity of marriage. Right now people can marry and divorce at will with no consequences. Please tell me how that is healthy for children and the institution of marriage? I beg of you as my representative to do something about this growing issue in America. Did you know that less than half of all marriages end in divorce? Marriage is under attack alright, by people who don't take it seriously. If you truly believe in saving marriage then I expect action on this soon.
Thanks you.
Sincerely,
