To beat a dead horse, kids grow up too fast, and let's blame the media, public schooling, lax parenting, the irresponsible parenting of others, and the open mouths of a few bad eggs. The fly buzz is the single most irritating, most ominous and loudest noise in this room, as I speak ( Read more... )

Let's do something. Let's go outside, burn something, wear tight black clothing, smoke cloves, and call whatever it is what we're doing 'beautiful.' Let's use complete sentences, and start every one of them with 'we.' Let's get bored with what's going on now, and call whatever it is we do next 'dancing,' even though we hate the music. Let's abandon ( Read more... )

- I would love recognition right now. Have I done anything necessary to receive true accolade among the literary or cultural elite? Nothing quite dire, I assure you, but I've been able to forge on. I haven't been distracted, and I've pushed the extra mile, and I want recognition for it. Even sarcasm will do. Anything that says "Hey, Dave., it sucks ( Read more... )

- The crack between my middle and ring finger on my left hand kind of itches/burns ( Read more... )

My mother, Helene Beth Hirsch, was born on November 13th, 1954. I believe this to be correct, as the last time I saw her alive was, I think, her 50th birthday. This was the last time I saw my cousin, Sean, alive as well before his suicide. She passed away some time in the past five days due to causes yet to be revealed to me, as grudges carry far ( Read more... )

- I'm sorry. I'm a troll. There's the death card to be forewarned. There is something all around, and it's time to hide in turtle shells. Wait around, tell you some secrets, gaze at the truth? This time around?! The awkward good-byes, that go long and linger; the ephemeral educational hellos, the time in between that gives reason for both; the ( Read more... )

- As far as maintaining friendships, you got me. Pure hatred unites everyone, contrary to popular opinion and the latest polls. Every group is clearly against something: Pro-choice people are merely Anti-Government ( Read more... )

Opportunity is a real killer. The sound of one door opening is the sound of a million closing. The sound one one person saying 'goodbye,' is a question to be answered to somebody who is listening intently. Trust is funny. So easy to let somebody in and lose it instantly. But the trust of others? Lose it, gain it back, and you will suffer eternities ( Read more... )

- Try breathing through a razor blade firmly implanted within your sinus cavity. Then you know the methods to my madness ( Read more... )

Ask me to take a picture of any aspect of my life that you're interested in or curious about -- it can be anything from my favorite book or some of my friends -- unfortunately, being away at college has forced some items to be left out. Leave your choice here as a comment, and I will post the pictures as a later entry. Feel free to make your ( Read more... )