“Obey God.” This is a phrase I hear from uber-religious people… friends, family, and strangers. But I don’t understand it. There is evil in the world. Bad things happen to good people. That’s a fact. And the justification I have repeatedly heard — even from my own minister when I Continue Reading
To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist… – Clayton Cubitt I have to agree with this. It’s not to say that you shouldn’t want to be good. But it shouldn’t be the ‘why’ of you doing something. I see Continue Reading
In this neighborhood, I somehow never would have expected to be discussing the winter olympics with my neighbor when I walk home at 1am.
Small observation, regarding television shows: I like Aaron Sorkin shows. Yes he’s an incredible writer. Yes, while he has a definite liberal bent, he has no trouble calling out stupidity wherever he sees it. But… but… it occurs to me tonight–while I have Studio 60 on in the background while Continue Reading
I’m conflicted. It was easier to deal with being a clueless fuck-up, while dating. When things fell apart, I could look and say “Wow… I was an idiot there… shouldn’t have done that.” But it seems to suck a lot more when a productive, meaningful relationship falls apart. There’s nothing Continue Reading
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love & something to hope for. – J. Addison (via Holly)
If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. – via Holly Seems very fitting right now. *shrug*
Better to be ridiculous and make an impact, than to be polite and unremarkable. – me
Things that strike me about Geneva every time I visit: trees, trees, trees seagulls slate sidewalks farmland porches greeting strangers they big sky the big fucking lake children playing on the sidewalks Queen Anne’s Lace names ending in vowels the smell of fresh, green air
I like her because she smiles at me and means it. – Anonymous
Being a “nice guy” is like being an alcoholic, in that you’re never really cured. There’s always that little bit of something in the back of your mind, waiting to jump out and take over your life again. So I speak from personal experience, but hopefully at a distance. It Continue Reading
I notice my taste in women changes over time. I would like to say it’s getting more refined, but that’s really just a nice way of sayin I act less ridiculously.
Today, I’m wondering if the hardest part of losing someone is that you keep having things you want to share with that person.
So last night as I’m heading out the door, I get a call saying I can come pick up my replacement lens, today. Whee! So… I head out the door. And I end up having a very enjoyable night. To the point where I’m sitting on the Metro on the Continue Reading
“Do you think I’m a whore?” Well… you know… not ME. I only wish I had that kind of problem. But it’s a topic that seems to come up on a not infrequent basis. Women asking me as a representative of the male gender, if I think so-and-so physical act Continue Reading
#1 – Nothing is as difficult as you think it is or remember it was. #2 – You know you’re getting old when you injure yourself peeling an orange.
When I moved to DC back in the late 90s, I wanted to live in Dupont Circle. Nothing really shocking about that. You ask any young white person back then where was somewhere cool to live, and you can be sure that would be the first place off their lips. Continue Reading
I have confirmed that yes, I can get drunk. It was not just watching the vice-presidential debate that made me wobbly last time. And I discovered that I’m a cheap drunk. Ended up at Spellbound last Saturday after spending the day with friends. I’d had really tiny amount to drink Continue Reading
I haven’t tried to make New Year’s resolutions since I was in elementary school. And I’d surely break every one of them if I tried now. But I’m not going to try. It doesn’t fit with the way I handle those kinds of things. But the New Year does make Continue Reading
I’ve been drinking alcohol sporadically now for about 2 and a half months. The selection has actually been fairly limited, partly out of ignorance and partly out of opportunity. It’s been largely beer, wine, and cider, with a handful of mixed drinks. Overall I can’t say anything had the least Continue Reading