The following was inspired, like most inventions of my mind, by boredom with someone else's masterwork.

First, listen to Bonnie "Prince" Billy.

Second, pull yourself out of that coma.

Third, imagine how much better his bluegrassy/folksy stuff would be if vampires were involved.

Fourth, eurekas:

When I wake,

dust washes over,

my throat and my eyes.

I’ ( Read more... )

Crawling shiftlessness comes after sundown,
promising to feed those hungry.
And by morning...

I'll shrink away from the heat back to the shade,
excusing myself to lose faith for a while.

It's difficult to focus your thoughts when they are so rapidly running in different directions.

I feel a list might simplify things considerably:

1. Don't read things that will anger you. There are people on the internet that are decrying the internet. Superb.
2. I am in a lovely "sit around and wait for an e-mail or call" state on transferring to the ( Read more... )

Long steps on the hard road ( Read more... )

While I was running tonight I nostalged somewhat.

Summer is waiting around the corner, stalker-style. I've got the moving-on itch.

Also, the Dunedin Causeway is so far away.

When I open my eyes it’s dark ( Read more... )

It's probably not as big a deal as I'm making it. The dog I call "my dog" is dying of a horrible cancer that makes her bleed internally. It might have stopped today, or she might die any die. I know that's always been the case but knowing (or thinking you know) exactly what will take you or someone you care about is a horrible thing to feel. I am ( Read more... )

I voted today. It was the first time I've stood in the poll and everything. It was all cool until I went to actually get my ballot. Next to my name was a little red message: "Not verified by the Dept. of State." This little message sidelined me while the worked handled everyone else's problems (most of them were people voting in the wrong precinct ( Read more... )

I run at night ( Read more... )

Holy kajillickers...it's been so goddamned long ( Read more... )