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[Don't] Put your back into it.
Back in Andover for the weekend. I was going to a friend's wedding this weekend, but instead I'm here. My mom has had some back pain for about 10 days, and it got worse, and her doctor is a useless git, and now she's at Lawrence General, where the did a kyphoplasty. Yes, rather than try anything less extreme than surgery, they decided to deal ( Read more... ) -
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I have been coming to terms with the realization that, because of my depression and ADD, I'll likely never have kids. It's too easy for me to get derailed from basic life activities, like laundry and dishes and cooking, etc. That's a problem when I'm a single guy in my 40s, living alone. Were I responsible for a small child, not taking care of ( Read more... ) -
Local politics. Feel free to ignore.
I watched some of the Republican convention, and a fair bit of the Democrats, and I'm astounded that this election is even close.
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Class shows when there is no class
I worked late today, and after work I stopped by M's place to divvy up the farm share. Wound up having some dinner, and then joining her for a trip to Popcorn Noir for Zack Snyder's 300. I cannot recall having ever seen a worse movie.
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Elizabeth Warren speech
I'm a supporter of Elizabeth Warren and her candidacy for Senate here in Massachusetts. I'm looking forward to her speech tomorrow night at the Democratic Convention. Anyone who wants to come over and watch it with me (around 10 PM), leave a comment here and come on by tomorrow. -
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Went to DCD show this evening. It was beautiful. Many songs I didn't know, but all were deeply moving. Three encores. Great light show, too. I am glad I went, even if I did wind up going alone.
Found myself once again thinking about the time, manner, and aftermath of my death. Obviously not the most healthy of topics, but it comes with the ( Read more... ) -
Neil Armstrong 1930-2012 RIP
The human explorer with the most unique claim to fame ever has died. The torch he lit for our species has been dropped by us all, my generation in particular. I hope we go to the moon again one day.
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I have realized that I have spent the past decade turning my coping mechanism into a career.
A clear sign my depression is waxing just now: I find keep minor piano chords as my internal sound track, and I find myself imaging dying in various circumstances, and trying to come up with the funniest last words. (What can I say? Edmund Kean is my hero ( Read more... ) -
Forgetfulness in action
Well, I forgot until last week that I have tickets to see Dead Can Dance a week from Wednesday in New York. Anyone interested in joining me? -
Sorry, I mythspoke.
Well, I have perpetrated another crime against pop culture commentary. This week I talked about science fiction comics, and really just barely scratched the surface.
In other news: happy birthday millari! I hope you and trovia have a great time celebrating it. You're still my favorite person, and I hope your 43rd year is prime in every sense of the term.