operation peter pan

an ode to your ghosts

2011-12-29T23:27:00.000-06:00

Forgive me my King
I must have stolen your crown
shackled you to the ground
and made you my jester

Left solitaire and cut
with your snapshot decisions
of haunted ghosts
and unpainted canvas

Humming 'Goodbye Pisces'
while that tattoo proves right
If only my clock had more hours
I would've fit into your world

Paint me a happy ending
oils in sugar cement
I'll be on my way now
dreaming of what could have been

farewell my white hare

2011-11-14T22:43:00.001-06:00

you had me in your seat
taking me from sunrise to sunset
through Arizona's petrified forest
past the Jacob trees
and back around past the cantina

you had me girl
chasing down your rabbit hole
where the music played
the wine flowed
through our wonderland of gold

you were there when my heart was full
and around when it split in two
but it was just me and you
a hare and his boy
marvelous ride of joy

although tomorrow we part
you're always in my heart
tea parties in the dark

so long my lovely hare
farewell my dear Alice

my shade

2011-11-08T21:02:00.001-06:00

sludge and grim
I can call you mine
filthy pure
cotton black
is just one thing I lack

welcome to my shade
the dark in the blaze

I hide it well
beneath this angel cloak
until it unravels
into a pile of tarnish
decency is something I lack

welcome to my shade
sordid mesh blade

you've pulled me from my cave
my squalid hiding spot
I've put down my braves
knelt and prayed

now you've seen my shade
won't you sit and stay

ghosts and spooks

2011-10-31T09:54:00.001-05:00

Ghosts and spooks
and sugar too
Monsters hiding in the shadows
While the demons gather sweets
Treats for their fangs
Tricks performed by wizards
Will conjure up the candy gods
Wear your masks
Perform your chocolate dance
Because the ghosts and spooks
are out there to trick or treat you

wall

2011-09-28T11:22:00.001-05:00

I’m taking the pieces down
brick by brick
pulling back the overgrown vines
wrapped, coiled, dead

hands dirty
each day it’s crumbling down
my stone fortress will be
gone, destroyed, in ruins

racing to green fields
sun burning bright
your soul warming my light
found, reactivated, changing

thrilling

2011-09-13T14:19:00.002-05:00

You know Coco, the woman with the ass rack, who can wear a bikini (or not) like it's a pair of everyday clothing. Well, she wrote her own mystery novel - I say novel loosely.

I'm not sure what this book is about, but I hope it has something to do with a stripper rocking a camel toe in search of a sexy party gone wrong type of murder.

Cheers to you Coco!

Oh, to purchase a copy of Angel, go here.

siamese combat

2011-09-08T23:10:00.002-05:00

broken egg shells

cuts on my feet

I've disrupted the filtered balance

and there's no exit by tip toe

quite the battle

Mind and Reason take turns

Unhinged is pulling through

we'll smoke them out

put down your axe

it's not meant for me

siamese combat

never coming out ahead

outracing Fickle

'he isn't you' tattooed on my sleeve

doesn't mean you're not worth the fight

we'll smoke this out

rocket

2011-07-08T12:33:00.001-05:00

Can I take a ride on your rocket
take me far from here
I want a ride on your rocket
Shine up your metallic gears
Once you get me on board
We can hustle the universe
Hide out in shadows and galaxies
When we ride on your rocket
We’ll spill your fears
Spread and swirl them like the milky way
Earth is just a blue ball that looks like a tear drop
Just a tear drop that needs a rocket
To take me far from here

seven hours

2011-05-25T22:38:00.003-05:00

it's only seven but this smile is fading

it's only seven but I miss the lessons

sand and salt on my mind

spice and marshmallow in my queue

my math is bad

but seven turns to fourteen

and you have a feather problem

with my doubts on board to Antarctica

so until then

'til fourteen turns to zero

you return as my daytime hero

and our electric liquid waves touch

love thy weiner

2011-04-27T15:38:00.000-05:00

noisy thoughts

2011-04-25T15:46:00.001-05:00

Whirling
Circling
Spinning
Spinning
spinning
My minds computing 1s and 0s
Rows of data melting together
like two hands in a circuit board
if he could only rest his bow
those arrows would be slipping in more gentle
if he could only rest that ring
all that’s molded will ease up
waiting for the noise to settle
waiting for the chaos to quiet
waiting to hear that hum
that white noise hum
hum

i am in your sway

2011-04-18T15:34:00.003-05:00

July, July!
Calamity Song
Rox in the Box
Rise to Me
The Soldiering Life
The Bagman’s Gambit
Won’t Want for Love (Margaret In The Taiga)
The Crane Wife 1 & 2
The Crane Wife 3
The Rake’s Song
All Arise!
Down by the Water
This Is Why We Fight
16 Military Wives
–
When U Love Somebody
The Mariner’s Revenge Song
–
June Hymn

This was the first time I had the chance to see The Decemberists live. I have to say this was one of the best shows I've been to. The highlight of the show was The Crane Wife 1 & 2 and 3 and The Mariner's Revenge Song, where they had us scream when the song had us being eaten by a giant whale. The Holland was a great venue to have them at. The sound was amazing - it was like listening to headphones.

The folks at this show were quite an interesting group; Amy and I couldn’t peg a specific demographic. There were lots of people in their 40s who brought their children, the emo kids, the hipsters, the preppies, and even a couple who looked like they'd been hiking in the mountains. Amy pointed out the fella sitting two seats in front of me and how he is my doppelgänger. He had facial hair and the same haircut as I. Strangely, he even pulled at his beard while he sat. At the end of the concert we concluded he is the less fun, sassier version of me. Doppelgänger 0 / Me 1.

Here's to the next show and continuous people watching.

American Gods

2011-04-18T14:33:00.002-05:00

There's never been a true war that wasn't fought between two sets of people who were certain they were in the right. The really dangerous people believe they are doing whatever they are doing solely and only because it is without question the right thing to do. And that is what makes them dangerous. -Wednesday

I'm not much of a book person, but I do read books from time to time. One book that's always in my head is American Gods. A great story of two sets of Gods getting ready for war. I had thought it would be great to see this as a film, but HBO has picked it up for a series instead! I can only imagine this will be nothing short of amazing. Congrats Neil.

i have dreams

2011-03-02T10:17:00.001-06:00

If you’re close to me you know I have strange and intense dreams. They play out like films that I can pause and play back. I can usually recall most of my dreams and will even have the same dream multiple times or pick up where I left off from one. The past few nights have been an intense night of dreams where I wake up basically exhausted from sleeping.

02.27.11
Justin Bieber was driving me around in a yellow Maserati. I believe he was at least 18 at the time and he was talking about how he loved to tour, but he wasn’t happy until he settled down with someone he cared about. He goes on to tell me he wants to be with me. (Keep in mind, I’m not a Bieber Fever fan whatsoever or even find 10 year olds attractive.) I told him he would have to tell the entire world I was his boyfriend if he wanted to go that route. He drove me to this old house where we were visiting a family member of mine. I walked into the bedroom only to discover different ghosts hovering over the bed. They were all the color of green and had large mouths. I remember having discussions with them and informed them I was terrified of their appearance and demeanor. As I walked out of the house the surroundings changed to an old hotel; it was like a ghost town and it seemed like a storm was approaching. I remember a few small children were without parents – they seemed possessed or zombie-like and kept warning me about something. Then my alarm went off.

02.28.11
The dream started with the frame of a house on top of a hill. My mom was building it by herself. I asked what she was building it for and she told me there was something big coming and she needed to be prepared. I told her I needed to do a few things before work and that I would be back to help her. Whatever it is that I was doing prior to work I have no clue, because I didn’t do anything except lounge around and gather books. (I’m not a very big reader, or a reader at all for that matter.) I found myself being driven around in a black Lincoln which was a company car, at this time I was a few hours late to work. I went back to see my mom’s progress on the house – the hill the house stood on seemed to be getting taller. The house was almost complete – she now had the help from the hosts of the Biggest Loser. There were lots of kids running around the house and carrying things. My mom told me the thing that was coming was almost here and I should maybe get to work if I needed to. I looked at my watch and it was now 2 pm and I was very late to work. I had the driver of the Lincoln take me to work -instantly streets started to fill with water. I was confused because there was no rain in our area – but it surrounded us like a square. The clouds dark and water poured from the sky. We picked up several people along the way – and they were all at fast food restaurants. I made it to work right as my shift ended and was stressed out that I would be in trouble. But all I was worried about was where the driver should drop me off at. Then my alarm went off.

03.01.11
I should’ve written this dream down first as the main points escaped my brain already. This dream involved lots of music and more water. I remember there were mermaids there, but some had legs because they wanted to dance.

a thought

2011-03-01T13:50:00.001-06:00

look what I found
under a rock, around the bend, in the backseat
it’s been missing for some time
but it’s been found
now let’s find that thought
floating on a breeze
a thought
to find its way to me
to breeze through my fingers
pen to paper
stroke to pixels
thought to words
a thought needing to be found

sotd - Mariel's Brazen Overture

2010-10-15T08:05:00.002-05:00

but the sun
went down
and you
fell out of love

qotd

2010-10-14T07:16:00.001-05:00

"It's when they stop trying to destroy you...that you should really start to worry."

- Sam Lipsyte

dreams

2010-10-11T08:00:00.001-05:00

you found me
in my head
with my eyes closed
you were running around
in my dreams

burned

2010-04-07T20:44:00.003-05:00

boy you've burned my coal to ash
with all your tones and reds
and selfish acts
i was the foolish one
with the idea of ever after
the fact you wanted to dash
definitely eliminated any of that
goodbye white fence
you would've rot anyways
goodbye framed happiness
it would have eventually cracked
goodbye catchy soundtrack music
our record would have jumped off track
and all that's left is ash

butterflies

2010-04-04T22:15:00.002-05:00

I have them and I'm feeling inspired. The hippo is one lucky lady. Just maybe someday i can lasso you in.

i bless the rains down in africa

2010-02-25T23:04:00.002-06:00

Mark, this is amazing...

liquid

2010-01-24T15:54:00.002-06:00

DPM has finally put his talent on video. It seems like yesterday when I can hear him playing these pieces in his spare time. This is one thing I am green of, his hands.

Water Pieces.

My favorite...Debussy - Images - Reflets Dans L'eau

hello 2010

2010-01-24T15:53:00.000-06:00

Time away - but now I'm back. No Nancy, I did not quit - I was just on hiatus.

A brief recap of events since the last post...

Oct - Visited Atlanta with Molly during Halloween and gay pride. So many wonderful people there we need to go back soon.

Nov-Dec - Much different from last year. Surprisingly I only celebrated my birthday on a couple nights and nTime away - but now I'm back. No Nancy, I did not quit - I was just on hiatus.

A brief recap of events since the last post...

Oct - Visited Atlanta with Molly during Halloween and gay pride. So many wonderful people there we need to go back soon.

Nov-Dec - Much different from last year. Surprisingly I only celebrated my birthday on a couple nights and not a month-long extravaganza! 2010 shall be another month-long celebration.

On Dec. 26 we had my mom's side Christmas party. I ended up drinking an entire bottle on Glenlivet, blacked out, but remained hysterically funny by stories from my cousins. Let's just say, I've held back on the Scotch since then.

NYE - This was actually one of the best New Years I've had. It was spent with Amy and Laura. We did power hour to kettle & 180s - this was the first mistake. I'm not sure if we even finished. We headed down to Marley Bone where I don't recall the rest of the evening. It involved Amy making passes on boys in front of their girlfriends, Laura getting stuck in a snow drift, me slipping on ice (with possible brain swelling), and Amy yelling obscenities at neighbors.

Jan 1-3 - My mom rented a cabin at Mahoney State Park for us - we celebrated Christmas there. It was very cool, despite the -30 temps.

No resolutions this year - just time to focus on me. There was a big ol' rut, but we are emerging a beautiful butterfly - and by butterfly, I mean a hairy, pizza eating, dancing fool.ot a month-long extravaganza! 2010 shall be another month-long celebration.

On Dec. 26 we had my mom's side Christmas party. I ended up drinking an entire bottle on Glenlivet, blacked out, but remained hysterically funny by stories from my cousins. Let's just say, I've held back on the Scotch since then.

NYE - This was actually one of the best New Years I've had. It was spent with Amy and Laura. We did power hour to kettle & 180s - this was the first mistake. I'm not sure if we even finished. We headed down to Marley Bone where I don't recall the rest of the evening. It involved Amy making passes on boys in front of their girlfriends, Laura getting stuck in a snow drift, me slipping on ice (with possible brain swelling), and Amy yelling obscenities at neighbors.

Jan 1-3 - My mom rented a cabin at Mahoney State Park for us - we celebrated Christmas there. It was very cool, despite the -30 temps.

No resolutions this year - just time to focus on me. There was a big ol' rut, but we are emerging a beautiful butterfly - and by butterfly, I mean a hairy, pizza eating, dancing fool.

southern breathes

2009-10-28T23:18:00.002-05:00

she said, 'my soul needs this.'
this is true. i need to remove myself from this land, this location.
in one day i'll be in atlanta - sweet tea and southern hospitality.

it's all about speed. everything moves so fast.
this moment, i need it to slow down.
to enjoy. to relax. to heal.
to breathe.

lie

2009-10-05T23:42:00.002-05:00

oh, boy you laid
laid with me in the summer breeze
with pineapple trees
and bumble bee stings
we made it through the green seas

i could see you floating away
and away you went
into the waves
tipped me right side up

oh, boy you lied
lied and said it would be an endless line
finish line in a grizzly bear cave
and all the broken eggs
you never took your shoes off

now they fall
out of trees
the owls don't even need them
they all just lie
too quiet to make a sound

glen

2009-08-20T13:41:00.002-05:00

pick a glass, preferably a short round one.
add two ice cubes.
and pour, as needed.
cheers.

fancy a nap

2009-08-17T16:50:00.003-05:00

Dan says, 'sleep when you're dead.'

Well, I say I am close to it by the way my engine sounds. I have had a whirlwind of events for the past month that have been undocumented. Let me just say California was grand. Tori was rockin'. And the beach was breathtaking.

Since vacation I have been working every day. I need to slow it up so I can start practicing for the Omaha half-marathon. I know it's only 13 miles, but come on - me running 13 miles is a joke, a sad one at that.

Something random: banzai trees are not as magical as one would think - don't bother with them, even if Mr. Miyagi says so. They draw fruit flies and will creat a madness of mold! The raccoons will have a hay day with that, I'm sure.

We celebrated my mother's 60th birthday the other week. There was a great turnout and she had a good time - that's all that matters. Oh, and wedding cake from Farm House doesn't hurt either.

All I need now, is a cocktail and a nap.

tweet this

2009-07-27T10:03:00.001-05:00

I'm one of the sheep. Follow me: jkferrin.

we're all mad here

2009-07-22T13:18:00.001-05:00

This looks amazing. My favorite cartoon comes to life in a trippy, hallucinogenic ride.

heading west

2009-07-15T18:10:00.002-05:00

I'm in the Phoenix airport, drinking some Stella. My body is needing the sand, the ocean, warm sun. It's pulling me in.

King Taco is also pulling me in.

hit me baby

2009-07-15T08:55:00.001-05:00

Tori did an out of the ordinary cover the other night. Enjoy.

work the fire

2009-07-04T06:12:00.001-05:00

i need a fix, 'cause i am going down

some days

2009-06-29T17:47:00.002-05:00

some days suck. for many reasons. like today.

baker baker can you explain
if truly his heart was made of icing
and i wonder how mine could taste
maybe we could change his mind

i know you're late for your next parade
you came to make sure that i'm not running
well i ran from him in all kinds of ways
guess it was his turn this time

time
thought i'd make friends with time
thought we'd be flying
maybe not this time

pricy m's

2009-06-20T16:43:00.002-05:00

Amy and I went to see The Proposal yesterday. Before the film we decided we needed something sweet. Hollywood Candy was on the way so we stopped in. I saw they had M & M's sorted by color - not just regular everyday colors, but vibrant blues, greens and oranges (the three colors I chose). I got just under one pound of them and found my way to the checkout. $16 later, I decided that Hollywood Candy's M & M's are outrageously priced. But, they sure are purdy.

the professor

2009-06-20T09:05:00.001-05:00

Loving is fine if you have plenty of time
For walking on stilts at the edge of your mind

dog breath

2009-06-18T08:51:00.003-05:00

So it begins, again. The horrid heat of summer. I don't know if you can call it heat, it's more like sun temperatures, white hot. So humid you could cut the air with a knife. Thank Jebus for my morning iced coffee (1 inch nonfat milk, no ice, please) from whatever coffee shop I'm closest to. Although, Crane doesn't seem to understand the concept of iced coffee and looks at me in a stupor when I request it.

I need pool time, very soon, with cocktail in hand. I like the heat, but humidity makes me feel like I'm in the jungle. Even Pee Man is tired of it. I went for a run around the lake yesterday and it felt like I was breathing in oven air. Dog breath I say!

On a different note, we will be walking in the Carter Lake Parade for JDRF and I have a wedding on Saturday. I would enjoy wearing the blue linen suit that is available at Banana, but I believe I would only wear it once. Such is life.

Also on a second note, I need to gather people for a house warming of sorts. Keep your eyes open for details.

stressin'

2009-06-17T09:59:00.002-05:00

Not many things get to me and start stressing me out. Lately, I've been having a strange sensation that I think some would call stress.

Money - why do I have to pay all my own bills - rent, car, utilities. I want to go back to where I was footloose and fancy free.

Work - Never has work really stressed me out...I'm just learning to go with the flow. As long as I have a job, I must be thankful.

Having a part time job stresses me out. At times I feel like I don't have any evenings or weekends to myself. If I try to request off, I get scheduled anyways. Such is life - it is a part time job, so suck it up.

People - Some people can make me wonder. What goes through the minds - their thoughts? I can't imagine everyone to think like me, or make the same decisions - although, that would be nice.

I need a fix, cause I am going down
down to the pits that I left up town
momma I need a fix

feel good

2009-06-12T13:24:00.002-05:00

Everyone should check out my buddy Andy. He just released his album. Congrats man!

what'd you say?

2009-06-05T10:54:00.003-05:00

So funny this postcard was on Post Secret this week. For those who don’t know or haven’t heard about my ear trauma, let me fill you in.

About a month ago I woke up with a plugged ear. Being the lazy fella I am, I waited it out a week until I woke up one morning and couldn’t feel the right side of my face and I was in some crazy pain. I go to the doctor, they flush my ear and a large amount of wax came out. Yes, I do use q-tips, but this was so far down nothing could get this mess out. While flushing my ears they threw off my equilibrium, which almost made me fall off the bench and throw up all over the nurse.

A week later I went in for a checkup. I told them my ear was still plugged and a little sore. They look in there and say ‘You need to see an ENT asap.’ Lovely. So they rush me into an ENT doctor before he had surgery. He asked me to lay on a bed and turn my head to the side, I heard an air compressor machine turn on, and then a vacuum in my ear. It felt parts of my brain coming out. I asked if they extracted my unborn twin with tiny teeth and hair, they said no. What did come from my ear was a bloody/mucus ball the size of a pea. Lord knows what was happening in my ear.

10 days after that I go in for another checkup and a hearing test. The hearing scale goes a little something like this – the lower the number the better and young adults are around a 20. My left ear is 10 (go me!) and my right is 35/45. So basically I have the hearing of an 80 year-old. I went upstairs to the doctor and he put a gel patch ‘band-aid’ in my ear. I go for another checkup in three weeks.

Don’t worry, I’ll make this story come full circle. What’s funny to think is, when I was in junior high I thought it would be amazing to be deaf. A kid in school had a hearing aid, which I thought was neat looking, and I thought sign languages was beautiful. Cross your fingers that my hearing loss isn’t permanent.

it started, again

2009-05-28T12:15:00.003-05:00

Tori will tour this summer, and so goes my craziness to go to as many shows as possible. This morning Brian and I purchased tickets for San Diego and LA. The frenzy of trying to get the best tickets imaginable is insane, and I always feel like I don't get the best seat in the house - I suppose it could always be worse, right? Either way, it will be magical. Both shows are outdoors, San Deigo is by the harbor.

Also, today is Shelly's birthday. We are going to Hu Hot for lunch and Genji for dinner. Good times, good times.

listen

2009-05-20T18:19:00.002-05:00

you better let somebody love you...

oh, those japs!

2009-05-20T17:48:00.002-05:00

If you want to play a game where a football player steals your protein shake and you have to bust through walls to get it back, then this is for you. You can play any of the diverse, speedo-wearing muscle men. Hell, you can even play as a polar bear. Aw, I just love the p-bears. That being said, you gotta love the Japs.

sinful sounds

2009-05-19T09:47:00.005-05:00

Tori's Abnormally Attracted To Sin comes out today. I had the chance to listen to it the other night...it's amazing - as they all are. Tour dates are coming up, I will be traveling to see her. Across the plains and mountains to San Diego and LA. Down a couple hours to Kansas City. And in the windy city for most likely my last show in Chicago.

You can check out her entire album on her myspace.

just listening

2009-05-18T00:36:00.002-05:00

sleepy eyed
flowing to the keys
and the word
keep it playing the whole way through
that's all you have to do, i say

the sun will be up soon
i thought you were my sun
and i was yours
you gotta bring the fuel
bring it, light a match, watch it burn
burned so fast

too fast
so i keep listening
and flowing

pineapple

2009-05-13T22:38:00.002-05:00

So much news since the last post. I have a new residence. And, Dennis got me my first 'house warming' present: a pineapple. I couldn't think of anything better. Besides the fact I've never had to cut a pineapple, it looks nice sitting on the counter.

I don't have any photos yet, since I've lost one camera that I have the charger to, and the one camera I have, I can't locate its charger...such is life.

*I got to see Wicked last week with Molly. I loved it and I went in thinking I would dislike it very much. Thank you Molly for date night with two different kinds of cheesecake. My love handles appreciate it.

*Mother's Day - I got my mom and sister new purses. My mother's is a little larger than she is used to. No folks, this is not one of those giant, metallic purses with zippers and gadgets coming out of every seam. It's a nice black nylon with peanut leather lining. We smoked ribs, which I ate for the first time in all my 26 years. I only ate them because they were boneless.

*I've been loving this weather - rain, thunder and gloomy days keep my heart warm.

More to come, I will hopefully have photos of my apartment, or even better, you will have to come see it.

maybe california

2009-04-28T06:58:00.001-05:00

mammoth orange

2009-04-10T08:28:00.002-05:00

Thank you California for producing such massive, delicious, juicy oranges for my morning breakfast. Also included in breakfast this morning was French pressed iced coffee and lite lemon yogurt, as well as Cat Power's The Greatest.

super cute protesters

2009-04-08T22:06:00.001-05:00

Now this is worth having a laugh over.

grateful

2009-04-08T21:35:00.002-05:00

This evening my mom took me shopping for my new apartment. She said, 'Well, I suppose I can help you out with things you'll need.' Thanks mom! You rock!

Things purchased for the apartment thus far: pots and pans, ironing board, iron, dented drinking glasses, white and charcoal bath towels, microwave, Kitchen Aid utensils, green striped kitchen rug, orange and green kitchen towels, floor mop/duster thingy - you know the Swifter kind or whatever they're called, toilet brush, containers, glass cutting board, and I'm sure a couple more items that aren't coming to mind.

We took a break from our busy shopping trip and grabbed dinner at Olive Garden. I ate so many bread sticks it was insane. I was good and took more than half of my meal home, because Lord know I can pack it away.

I am so thankful for my mom - she has done so much for me throughout the years and continues to be supportive in any situation. She's seriously the coolest mom ever, hands down.

welcome to england

2009-04-07T01:50:00.000-05:00

you better bring your own sun, sweet girl

loving love

2009-04-02T11:12:00.002-05:00

Miss Love –

I’ll never forget our talks. You were always telling me I need to be ‘getting’ some sugar from all the men.’

You even tried to set me up with some 40 something year-old with a jaguar.
‘Nat, I don’t want some old man!’
‘But honey, he has a fly car!’

I would then ask you about all your men. You kept them close to your chest, and pretended to play them like a deck of cards.

You always made me laugh when you told stories or 'talked' about people. 'Girrrrl, she is tore up!' And I would agree.

Your style, your grace, you had a halo of light around you. I always thought of you as an angel being so perfect. Now you are an angel, so perfect.

We will miss you Nat.

new chapter

2009-04-01T10:36:00.002-05:00

I searched for my first apartment ever last week. I called one person and looked at two different places. I picked the second and was approved. The girl who lives there currently is selling her washer and dryer for $100 and they are only two years old. She doesn't want to move them, I wouldn't either.

I move in the 20th of April. I am excited because I've never had to do this myself. I am sad because of a relationship ending. I am scared that I will actually be responsible for myself - something I've never had to worry about.

The good things that come out of this are: I will be living next to Amy, there are lots of trees around me, I am close to downtown, Amy and I will dominate the patio in between our apartments, and I'm closer to my family by just a little.

mary jane

2009-03-28T12:37:00.002-05:00

oh lord
i need a fix
please send it my way
to fix all these broken things
just breath in
the medicine you give me
please send me mary
she'll fix all that's broken
send mary to make me smile again

Well he said,
Mom I want to forni–
I mean formulate and discover the realms of the unknown
With Mary Jane.

After all you’ll be away for the weekend
Just please consent
I need a friend.

I admit your puberty was somewhat strange
Could this be fixed with Mary Jane?
Mary Jane, Mary Jane, Mary Jane
Mary Jane who?

So I said,
Son you want to permeate and discover
the realms of the unknown with Mary Jane
After all the other boys that are your age
They only wake to medicate

Do I know the family?
Is she even family when she’s out in society?

“She even bakes,
She even bakes!!!
These odd brownies!”
Mary Jane, Mary Jane, Mary Jane
Mary Jane who?

Then he said,
I believe in her family,
on her maternal side,
there was a Dr Tetra-hydro-cannabinol, pure isomer Dronabinol…

Mary Jane who?
Mary Jane who?

ahhh big booty

2009-03-25T08:46:00.002-05:00

Ever since summer ended when the weather grows cold, then colder, then unbearable, and I no longer run outside, I've gained weight. No, not seven pounds like the lovely Ms. Gordon, I went from 170-ish to much higher. Much higher being 199. When I saw that number I told myself, "It's either time to start getting your ass into the gym again or save for lipo." Since lipo is not in the budget and I already have a gym membership, I opted for working out.

Molly told me before my 21st birthday I would no longer be able to eat entire frozen pizzas (my drug of choice was Digiorno's or Freschetta pepperoni). I could eat a whole pizza and not feel the affects of it. Well, 21 hit and I couldn't eat the whole thing, but I could eat half of it! Now, at 26 I can eat maybe 2 slices. Oh, metabolism, where art thou? I can't seem to kick the weight I gained. True I am just not getting back into going to the gym on a regular basis so that should help. Plus the weather is nicer and I have been running around the lake.

After the tornado the other day I found myself in Complete Nutrition looking at fat burners. I have always prided myself on never taking any pills other than vitamins. But I've thrown that pride wayside for now. The very enthusiastic sales associate told me about ShredSTACK. Let's hope it works and doesn't give me a heart attack. I'm on my second day of taking it and so far feel fine. I've dropped a couple pounds already in the past week, but I think that is mostly due to depression - the best diet ever.
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porta potty on saint patty

2009-03-24T10:24:00.008-05:00

I know this is a week old, but oh well. Saint Patrick's Day was off to a wonderful start when I was wearing a green polo with an elephant on it. For lunch we walked to Clancy's where I had a green beer and my very first corned beef sandwich. I was skeptical by the name of the meat alone. But after tasting it wasn't bad, a little on the dry side, but tasted like salami.

I left work early to join Shelly and Frank in the Irish festivities. Frank met an ex-pro football player who sells medical supplies now. Chelsea and Dan met up with us later. Chelsea wasn't wearing green, so I don't even know why she came - but she never got pinched. Poker Face started playing and we danced like no one knew us. If I had to be a woman, I would want to be Lady Gaga, I think she is so rad.

Chelsea ordered her first beer, ever.

When no music was playing Dan pulled out his mini speakers and we rocked out.

Below are images from the inside of porta pottys. I love when people write things on bathroom walls and I always take photos of them. Some are mighty clever.

When we left the bar Dan and I decided we were hungry. We made it for Kona happy hour where it was dead. All in all it was a good night. Next year, I will dress up like a leprechaun or a rainbow where my genitals will be a pot of gold, I haven't decided.

goodbye

2009-03-22T22:14:00.002-05:00

when you told me the news
you knew i wouldn't sing the same tune
it cuts and pains me
to know i'd have to compete with the other side of the world
so go
and fly
without me by your side
talk happy on the phone
like you've already forgot about me and your home
goodbye 1's and 0's

directions

2009-03-16T14:52:00.000-05:00

'Just smile,' says Dan.

sinful

2009-03-11T15:25:00.003-05:00

Tori's REAL album cover was revealed as well as the track listing. She had a conversation discussing the idea of her 10th album with Spinner. I'm pumped to hear what it will sound like! I'll also have to start saving my pennies for her summer tour....AHHHHH!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

1. ‘Give’

2. ‘Welcome to England’

3. ‘Strong Black Vine’

4. ‘Flavor’

5. ‘Not Dying Today’

6. ‘Maybe California’

7. ‘Curtain Call’

8. ‘Fire to Your Plain’

9. ‘Police Me’

10. ‘That Guy’

11. ‘Abnormally Attracted to Sin’

12. ’500 Miles’

13. ‘Mary Jane’

14. ‘Starling’

15. ‘Fast Horse’

16. ‘Ophelia’

17. ‘Lady in Blue’

good news for people who love bad news

2009-03-10T22:28:00.000-05:00

I just sit
and wait
for you to fly
and us to die

new toy + kicks

2009-03-10T22:26:00.003-05:00

Introducing Disco Bette:

bad habits

2009-02-23T17:07:00.002-06:00

I have several bad habits that I need to discontinue as soon as possible. Below are a list of just a few of them:

-When I get nervous I bite my nails. Worse, I pull out my facial face i.e. beard, eyebrows and sideburns. I pull them so much that I create bald spots. I really only do them when I'm anxious and/or nervous.

-If m&m's are near me, I will eat them like popcorn and I won't stop until they're all gone.

Ok, so those are just two, not as many as I had thought. But really, the pulling of hair needs to stop - people must think I have a condition of some sort. Today, has been one of those days I am close to baldness.

dinner

2009-02-22T22:11:00.004-06:00

What's a boy to have for diner? Homemade crab cakes with scrambled eggs and pepper jake cheese alongside a chilled Kronenburg 1664. So tasty, tasty.

*The crab cakes didn't turn out as well as planned, they lacked their delicious seasoning and creamy inside texture. This doesn't mean they were all that bad, they were tasty and I ate them.

shitacular day

2009-02-19T17:02:00.001-06:00

What do you do when corporate America gets you down?

You eat Fernandos and Eileen's Cookies of course!

listen

2009-02-18T23:53:00.003-06:00

the bird and the bee - polite dance song

Yes that is what I mean
That's the nail that I hit
I try to be as coy as I can
But I wanna see your naughty bit

flawless

2009-02-18T14:03:00.003-06:00

The new cover for Tori Amos' Abnormally Attracted To Sin. Please disregard Perez's squiggles.

I wonder if this album will have a big band feel to it? She did do the cover of You Belong To Me. We shall see, she surpises everytime.

Update
Although this photo is bad ass, it is not the new album cover. Tori's camp isn't even involved with this photo. I wonder when it was taken or what it was supposed to be used for? From the look of her eyebrows, it must be circa 2001, Strange Little Girl era. Maybe we will never know.

Tori Press Release!

2009-02-18T08:18:00.003-06:00

This Tori news makes me excited in my pants!!! Her new record company released information about her upcoming album which comes out in Spring! She is playing SXSW but they spoke of how difficult it is to get tickets for certain shows there. I do love me some Tori, but I don't know if I can pay $600.00 for one ticket. Below is her press release:

New CD, ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN, Due Spring 2009

(New York, NY, February 17, 2009) There will be thousands of artists and tens of thousands of music fans gathering at over 60 venues for this year’s South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX, but all eyes will be on groundbreaking star Tori Amos, headlining one of the most anticipated events in the conference’s two decade-plus history, on Thursday, March 19, at historic Austin club, La Zona Rosa.

The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter is headlining a star-studded Universal Republic Records showcase at the popular venue, sure to be looked on as one of the must-see events of the four day festival. Tori will be performing new songs from her upcoming Universal Republic debut album, ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN, scheduled to hit stores and the digital domain this spring, as well as other classics from her influential repertoire.

Tori’s recent signing with Universal Republic is in keeping with the inventive star’s unconventional approach to the artist/record company relationship. Universal Republic will distribute Tori’s new album, as well as correlate other ventures in tandem with Tori’s prolific creative output. ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN, her tenth studio album, is another innovative chapter in the artist’s trailblazing story. Every track on the album will be accompanied by a corresponding ‘visualette,’ featuring footage that has been captured over the past year. Shot in HD and Super 8, the visualettes will incorporate a documentary style.

Tori’s most recent album, AMERICAN DOLL POSSE, which has been hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as ‘her best album in years,’ was released in 2007 to a chorus of rave reviews. The captivating album, like many of her previous efforts, adhered to a strong conceptual theme, with Tori inhabiting multiple archetypal female personae, a testament to her willingness to continue to push the boundaries of the female singer/songwriter.

Regarded as one of the most emotionally fearless live artists in music today, her most recent world tour, launched in the summer of 2007, saw her soar with her first full-fledged rock band in nearly a decade. Media platforms such as the BBC lauded both her live show and album as ‘returning Tori Amos back to the forefront of a genre she defined…still pushing her own boundaries.’

educated

2009-02-16T15:29:00.002-06:00

I am a college graduate who can't figure out the new phone system. All I need is to turn the volume down and to answer it, and I can't seem to do that correctly. Oh, what a day.

On a better note, people are leaving all their Valentine's Day candy right next to me. Dark chocolate M&M's are definitely keeping my taste buds satisfied.

ummm...

2009-02-16T10:35:00.003-06:00

Ellerie: Do you and Dennis sleep in the same bed?

Dennis: Ummmm...

Me - *head down*

My mother: Yes, they do.

Ellerie: How romaaaaaantic!

heart candy

2009-02-15T13:34:00.002-06:00

last night you took me on an international flight
thank you for the cider
and beer i had once in Paris
thank you for chocolate
that you went back in time to get
thank you for the meal you caught
on the open seas in italy
'you're simply the best'
says ms. turner
because, you are.

thank you, my valentine.

7 years

2009-02-04T21:39:00.002-06:00

i can see you
in the rear view
always in the back seat
always over my shoulder
i'll always want you near
i wish that things didn't change

i miss you, dad...

gentleman on the run

2009-02-03T08:55:00.002-06:00

Last night was a good night. Or so it started out that way. We had to collect a urine sample from Kora after work to have tests ran to make sure she isn't sick. Come to find out, she just has a loose sphincter, poor thing.

After that fiasco, we went for a run. It started out somewhat nice, but in the end it was so cold my feet went numb. It felt like I was a pirate running on my wooden stumps. On the last quarter of our run we notice two young women trying to fix a tire. Dennis suggested we stop. I suggested we call AAA. I know two shits about changing a tire.

We stop and help them. This is post run where I'm sweating and only wearing a long sleeved shirt and shorts. I think it was a balmy 25 degrees out as well. Homegirl didn't have a doughnut for her car because she informs us she's been through three tires before this. We found ourselves at Wal-Mart getting her a new tire.

We made it home in time for Heroes. It was such a great episode. I get all excited like a school girl when it comes on. I wish it was on every day and not once a week.

upgrade

2009-02-02T15:55:00.002-06:00

It's funny, well not really. I've had a blog for how long and today, I just upgraded it. I was like one of those old people who have bunny ear antennas on their television. Bare with me through the changes - that's even if people read this thing anymore.

On a different note, Heroes starts tonight. I'm a huge dork for this show. I secretly wants powers. I don't know what power I would posses, but I am greedy and would want more than one.

vote for love

2009-01-27T17:31:00.003-06:00

Vote for Gail and Drew to win a $75,000 wedding! Vote here: www.1047kcld.com/vote

plastic troubles

2009-01-14T09:48:00.003-06:00

Why am I not rich?

That's all I really want to know. I mean, I'm rich with family, friends and experiences, but I want to be loaded with money. The funny thing is, I make more at my current job than I have at any other place I've worked - and I've never been more in debt.

How does one get themselves into debt? Well, I still haven't figured out how I did it - but it ass raped me without lube. I won't go into discussion on how much I owe in case my mother reads this and gives me a lecture on my spending habits, but what I can tell you is this is the first time I have put myself on a budget. I hate it. Why can't I buy the things I want? Why do I have to watch what I spend?

I know my debt is minimal compared to some, but I received my credit card bill and not only did it go above an ugly number which happened to be my credit limit, they also raised my APR from 7% to 31%. They put me into penalty pricing way before I penalized. First National Bank can suck my balls on that one!

Several people have told me and Molly the best time of their life was when they were poor/broke living off of ramen. I have a hard time believing that.

I am posting a pretty picture because this is an ugly post. Enjoy.

seven day pass

2009-01-07T10:33:00.004-06:00

Jeff Keesee

Yesterday was the last day of our seven day visitor's pass at Lifetime Fitness. I wanted to see what all the hootin' and hollerin' was about this place. I knew from my observations that it reminded me of a Scientology Center, but without the gates around the premises. It's massive - a two story structure that is mostly windows, that at night shines like a beacon in the flat West Omaha land.

My feelings towards Lifetime are good. It's much more clean than my current gym, 24 Hour Fitness, some additional weight machines and free towels. Now, I'm sure you wonder why I care about free towels...well, friends, I sweat like my back has fat and it's excessive. Along with free towels comes a more upscale locker room. The lockers are all wood and come with their own key - no hassle of forgetting your lock at home. Inside this fancy space for men there is a sauna and steam room (with eucalyptus I might add).

While doing cardio, the buttery smells from the cafe linger. This makes me want to skip running for 30 minutes, go downstairs to the cafe and stuff my face with whatever that yummy smell is. During my short stay with Lifetime I visited the cafe once. Selection ranges from shakes to pizzas to MUSCLE MILK*. I enjoyed a strawberry pineapple protein shake, it was halfway to delicious.

It's these little things that make me want to join. But it's back to 24 Hour tonight, where there are no free towels or mouthwatering smells. But then again, I should focus more on my fitness and not the perks...right?

*Everyone knows these people. They are the extremely buff patrons of the gym and you see them a lot of time being social butterflies instead of actually working out. They tend to scream or grunt while doing sets - maybe this helps them lift all the heavy weight. I sometimes think it's because they are exerting so much they might get a hernia. Recently, Dennis and I over heard a body building midget say 'DUDE! WHERE'S YOUR MUSCLE WATER?!' from across the gym. I suppose it's people like this that makes the world go round.

wake up call

2009-01-06T23:40:00.003-06:00

Holy shit! I knew daddy had some love in the handles, but when Dennis said the words, 'Ok, you won't like your back picture,' I didn't know how severe it was.

Let's pray this works. I've never had a great body at any time in my life, so in doing this, I hope to acheive something near that. Please be aware that the photo below might not make you want to eat for awhile. But...this is also great motivation...so here I go!

operation: get hot v2

2009-01-06T10:52:00.002-06:00

Some time ago I put Operation: Get Hot into affect. Well, it went nowhere fast. This time is different.

Ever since being with Dennis my habits have changed. I go to the gym on a regular basis, I somewhat enjoy running and I don't eat out as often as I used to. Over the summer I saw my body transform from chubba chub to a somewhat healthy physic.

Just when I had the love handles under control, they came back with a revenge. Dennis mentioned last night we need to do something about it...not just me, him as well. We will be changing our diet to more vegetables and protein meats. I have a feeling I will break down and sneak a slice or two of Zio's.

I have decided I will track my progress. I think it will give me motivation to put my love chub on this blog for all to see. You will be the fire under my ass.

This training, or whatever you care to call it, will start after tonight. I previously made a dinner date with Katie at Don & Millie's and I am for sure each cheese frenchies and a chocolate shake - you can't stop me!

what stress?

2009-01-05T10:07:00.002-06:00

Being away from work has its pros and cons. The pros are the obvious - play all day, gym time, sleeping in...this can go on and on. The cons are work load.

I've never been one to handle stress. Some people freak out and shut down, some people don't have the slightest bit of stress. For me, I just act like it's not there. Don't get me wrong, I know it's there, but I handle it with a different approach - procrastination. When I'm at a standstill, I might have a quick peek at Post Secret or pick a calming song from my iPod. I know the work is still there...waiting.

Today I had a quad tall americano with 1/2 inch nonfat milk and one packet raw sugar. This drink makes me happy.

pop-up

2008-12-24T11:26:00.002-06:00

you're in my book
my pop-up book
you were read last a few chapters back
but you've come back
hidden in between my pop-ups
you made them yourself
you're always crafty like that
but you tend to color outside the lines
why did you pop-up
in my pop-up book
turn the page
fold down
hide
until you pop-up again

rubber robe

2008-12-23T16:49:00.002-06:00

I love how Christians are always accepting and never the first to throw stones.

In an address to the Curia, the Pope said, "(The Church) should also protect man from the destruction of himself. A sort of ecology of man is needed. The tropical forests do deserve our protection. But man, as a creature, does not deserve any less" describing anything outside of a traditional hetero relationship as "a destruction of God's work."

The Pope sure knows his way with words.

giggles

2008-12-21T21:07:00.000-06:00

This is one of the best commercials of all time.

no gays for one day

2008-12-10T10:10:00.003-06:00

Why am I at work right now? I should be out volunteering or protesting against Prop 8. Well, I will be doing a silent protest while clients yell and I work.

But really people, let all the gays marry.

listen

2008-12-02T21:41:00.003-06:00

I love love love Lady Gaga. Her album is all pop and it's not the shit pop that you hear on the radio. Please do yourself a favor and download it and shake your ass.

birthday girl

2008-11-30T22:18:00.003-06:00

To Gina, on her day...

Though paths may be hidden, some are meant to be missed. For those certain paths are filled with what-ifs and other empty ideas. On this path focus on all the good, the future, and to making choices for yourself - choices that will help you grow. I love you.

Bina

fuck you

2008-11-25T23:30:00.002-06:00

fuck you cancer. you seem to take away all things good. you're never a good thing and you ruin everything.

beer & bagel run

2008-11-11T11:17:00.002-06:00

On Sunday at 8am, we stood on top of one of Mt Cresent's giant hills, only waiting to run down it. Dawn, Dennis, Rich, Ali, and I all ran the Beer and Bagel Off-Road Run. This was through forests and up giant hills/mountains (I'm not sure what to call them). The weather was a balmy 25 degrees, it even started to flurry at the top.

The race wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. My lungs didn't burn like I had though they would. What helped me out was on such steep inclines, people would end up walking and you would be stuck behind them. It's those little breaks that saved me. The cold was horrible though. My feet were so numb I couldn't feel them until the third mile. And, it was so cold my iPod stopped working! Such is life.

I placed 236 out of 400. I wasn't running as hard as I could have, but I was just doing it for fun. My time was around 35 minutes for a run that was about four miles.

I can't wait to do it again! Let's hope it's much warmer next year! Next...The Turkey Wobble - or whatever it's called on Thanksgiving day. BE THERE!!!

life is good

2008-11-07T09:48:00.003-06:00

Recently, two of favorite people lost their father. He was battling cancer for four years and was a trooper through it all. He was always in high spirits no matter what came his way. How many people do you know could remain so positive with so much being thrown at you? I know a lot of us would bitch all the time. Not Jeff. He can teach us all a very valuable lesson - don't take life for granted, because life is good.

prop h8

2008-11-07T09:38:00.002-06:00

Homegirl, Melissa Etheridge, is on the right track of thinking with the passing of Prop 8. She wrote a piece in The Daily Beast, below. Maybe since Iowa/Nebraska doesn't have anything in place, should I not pay taxes either? What would happen if all the gays who aren't able to legally get married didn't pay taxes? I would like to see them give us our rights then.

You Can Forget My Taxes

Okay. So Prop 8 passed. Alright, I get it. 51% of you think that I am a second class citizen. Alright then. So my wife, uh I mean, roommate? Girlfriend? Special lady friend? You are gonna have to help me here because I am not sure what to call her now. Anyways, she and I are not allowed the same right under the state constitution as any other citizen. Okay, so I am taking that to mean I do not have to pay my state taxes because I am not a full citizen. I mean that would just be wrong, to make someone pay taxes and not give them the same rights, sounds sort of like that taxation without representation thing from the history books.

Okay, cool I don't mean to get too personal here but there is a lot I can do with the extra half a million dollars that I will be keeping instead of handing it over to the state of California. Oh, and I am sure Ellen will be a little excited to keep her bazillion bucks that she pays in taxes too. Wow, come to think of it, there are quite a few of us fortunate gay folks that will be having some extra cash this year. What recession? We're gay! I am sure there will be a little box on the tax forms now single, married, divorced, gay, check here if you are gay, yeah, that's not so bad. Of course all of the waiters and hairdressers and UPS workers and gym teachers and such, they won't have to pay their taxes either.

exhale

2008-11-06T08:24:00.002-06:00

We can all let out a sigh of relief, Obama won the election. We are in desperate need of change and he will bring it. I can honestly say, I've never been more proud to be an American with a president I love. Cheers to Obama.

She writes so loud

2008-11-04T12:00:00.002-06:00

We once were...

a community of bloggers. A group that lived and breathed blogging. An event would happen and we'd exclaim, "I have to blog about that!" A group where individuals blogged daily. Sometimes more than once a day. And the comments flowed like honey. Lots of comments. And responses to the comments.

We were led and inspired by The Red Portfolio: the oldest and wisest of the bloggers. One who blogged about heartache and fashion and other bloggers. Simple blogs. Lovely blogs.

Then there was the maniac herself. Who told us grand stories through photos. Never a blog of despair, Danelle P took us on trips, brought us through her engagement and wedding and kept us upbeat, while our other blogs were peppered with demons.

Our most common denominator, Operation Peter Pan, was who our hearts laid with. Never lacking a song (especially Tori) or a poem or a vlog. We were with Peter when he found love and lost love. When he took the greatest leap and felt the greatest heartache. He was ours and brought us together.

We followed Cubical Relief, Just Keep Swimming, What the Funk and How Typical. They followed us. We lived for the notifications of new blogs. Reading a new blog was Christmas. And writing a new blog was therapy.

We once were a community of bloggers. Now our community has dwindled and faded away. The maniac is still great about updates, but for the rest of us, well we've found new therapies. Or maybe we don't need our therapy anymore. Maybe the things we used to blog about don't exist in our lives anymore. Heartache was replaced by love. Despair by content. Limitless time by full schedules.

We once were a community of bloggers. We still are in archives and our hearts.

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This touched me. Seriously. I loved those days. We were all finishing up our degrees and moving on to our first real job. Nancy loved it when the bloggers would unite and she would exclaim so. She mentioned how I was the glue that held everyone together. To me, everyone held each other together through all of our adventures, heartaches, or stories we have shared on this virtual world.

It's our photo book of our lives in the past years. We can click a page and it will take us back to that moment. With our stories, we have weaved ourselves together, glue made of smiles and tears, losses and gains. These stories are forever in my heart.

i voted!

2008-11-04T11:31:00.004-06:00

I got to the poll right at 7 a.m. when it opened. I met my mom and we stood in line for no more than 15 minutes...not to shabby!

It felt good to vote. Let's pray for change.

Now, where's my free Starbucks, doughnut, ice cream, and vibrator?

not the lip gloss and panties!

2008-11-04T11:28:00.002-06:00

This is a serious issue with a silly message, well I think so anyways. I don't see why someone would invest so much time to try and stop something like marriage from happening. People must have too much time on their hands.

everyone knows...

2008-11-03T21:16:00.003-06:00

everyone knows the trouble i've seen
everyone knows even jesus
everyone knows the troubles i've seen
glory
hallelujah

after two stolen elections
after the skies went quiet
on 9/11
everyone knows even jesus
cause everyone knows
the troubles i've seen
everyone knows even jesus

obama
everyone knows
the trouble i've seen
hillary
everyone knows
everyone knows

you got here before i did
oh yes lord, don't you forget
to tell all my friends
that i'm coming too
oh yes, lord
stay, don't forget
everyone knows
down here
the trouble i've seen
well, everyone knows
even jesus
everyone knows the trouble i've seen
glory
hallelujah

vintage

2008-10-30T08:51:00.002-05:00

oh, give me a world
where caterpillars smoke
evil queens run with axes
give me a make believe world

tea parties everyday
we're late for one now
let's hop to the next one
in our dream world of fun

voting

2008-10-30T08:02:00.002-05:00

It's a sad thing. I don't know nearly as much as I should about this election. Yes, I know it's a very important one, as are all elections, but I am just out of the loop. I know the basics. I know who I dislike and who I will vote for. But I am always thinking I might be missing something in the elections. Am I voting for the wrong one? I know I can't be the only one in this boat. There's so much politics. So much shit everywhere. I've come to the realization that everyone must lie. All I know is, I want to save the polar bears and I don't want a woman in office who always winks.

sit on me!

2008-10-24T09:17:00.000-05:00

Oh, those crazy Japs!

日本の庭

2008-10-22T21:04:00.008-05:00

There was no sleeping in Saturday morning. The girls woke at an early 8 a.m. and we decided we would head to the Japanese Gardens. We had a little trouble getting there so we found a Starbucks and got our morning fuel. They didn't know how to get to where we needed, for they were worthless at directions.

We arrived to turning leaves of bright yellow. Two rows of them. It looked like a photograph. We made our way up the gravel path to the entrance. Inside was amazing. Picture perfect scenery. Trees of all shapes, colors and sizes - I was in Tree Heaven!

It was one of those places where you couldn't take enough pictures. Inside there were five gardens: The Flat Garden, Strolling Pond Garden, The Tea Garden, Natural Garden, and Sand and Stone Garden. While in the several gardens there were many photo ops - prom pictures, bridge poses and countless more. I'm sure to the other visitors we looked like damn fools.

If/when I make it back to Portland I will definitely come back to visit the Gardens. It was so peaceful. It was the perfect time to go with the leaves changing color and a slight chill in the air.

lots of trees and a waterfall

2008-10-20T21:42:00.003-05:00

We returned from Portland today. We celebrated Chelsea's birthday BWAP style. For those who are unaware of what BWAP is, it's Birthday Weekend At Portland. I know what you're thinking, 'At Portland' makes no sense. We originally celebrated Nes' birthday, BWALT - Birthday Weekend At Lake Tahoe, and it made sense to keep 'At.'

Anyways, I digress. The trip got off to a bad start with our flight to Denver being cancled. We ended up driving ourselves to Des Moines, Iowa to make it to Portland that evening. Our connecting flight was at O'Hare. There, we made friends with Paul and Jordan, local residents of Portland. With our flight being delayed we found ourselves in an airport bar with Chelsea yelling "It's my birthday!" to everyone. We boarded the plane, Chelsea saw a penis under Paul's coat lit by the light of his cell phone, and Dennis and I napped.

I will blog individually about our experiences while in Portland. But I will say, it's a very beautiful city filled with lots of what seemed like earthy people, and I liked that. We saw a drag show that had been around for over 30 years, male strippers who were raping the innocent, a China town gas station with locked everything, Chelsea poop every five minutes, and an angry cyclist. My favorites were the Japanese Gardens and The Grotto, both so beautiful.

Our flight home was also a doozy. No one had us down on a flight so we fought with Frontier to find us a way back to Des Moines, where my car was parked. Thank you Frontier Girl who helped us.

Happy Birthday Chelsea, I hope BWAP was everything you'd hoped for.

southern belle

2008-10-13T09:56:00.003-05:00

Ashley J Webb - Thank you for being fabulous. She found herself on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently and lovely photos are displayed.

I texted her this morning to let her know how fly she is. She told me to come to Atlanta. I fear she might make me stay, working as her competitor in a gay real estate agency - a dream job she has for me.

BEST FIND: "A beautiful black vintage dress for only $18 at Stefan's Vintage Clothing store in Little Five Points. "I loved it when I tried it on but I didn't know if I'd ever find a place to wear it. . . I was about to put it back when the friend I was with made me buy it. God bless her! Besides, it was only $18! What was I thinking? I feel like I'm Audrey Hepburn every time I wear it."

good news

2008-10-13T09:51:00.002-05:00

Tori had a great article discussing her play, The Light Princess, her new DVD and an upcoming album!

The rad news about the album is that each song will be tied to its own short film. That makes me excited.

"The National Theatre [with whom she's in talks] has been more open-minded than anyone I could have worked with on Broadway, but everything has to be approved by committee, and I have to tell you that not everyone is aboard my Bösendorfer rocket-ship. They can pull out and this musical may never be staged, but I don't want to be writing for a fuddy-duddy audience."