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In My Car
I write songs when I am driving in my car, smoking an American Spirit. I can hear the bass line and melody, but I've never been good at imagining up the other parts. But I don't know how to write music out of the car, or at least I don't let myself, and when I come here to the open, blank screen, nothing will come. I do have stories to tell. I tell ( Read more... ) -
My Box (No, Not That Box)
Lovely meme stolen from isiscaugheySo, say you were meeting a new person, a new friend. And you wanted them to have some idea of what kind of person you are, and who you are. But you can't actually tell them in so many words ( Read more... ) -
Saddlebacking
Gotta help out my man Dan Savage.
Saddlebacking: sad•dle•back•ing \ˈsa-dəl-ˈba-kiŋ\ vb [fr. Saddleback Church] (2009): the phenomenon of Christian teens engaging in unprotected anal sex in order to preserve their virginities
After attending the Purity Ball, Heather and Bill saddlebacked all night because she’s saving herself for marriage.And don' ( Read more... ) -
Addendum
All of you who are sequestered in boring offices should be reading The Rumpus on a daily basis. I haven't been so entertained and educated online in a long time.
Examples of recent things I've enjoyed:
A Q&A with Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
Stoner Review by Steve Almond -
Friending Frenzy
From isiscaugheyIf you're hoping to make new friends on LJ, comment here with something about you (what you're interested in, what your journal is about, etc.), and post your own Friending Frenzy post in your journal to extend the friending possiblities. Hopefully, we'll all get to know some new people. I'd also like to extend this exercise by welcoming you ( Read more... ) -
Gemini Horrorscope
Your discomfort with current emotional restrictions is supported by a strong rebellious streak today. Your lack of patience may have others concerned, but you are ready for action. Anything that alleviates your boredom will seem like a wonderful opportunity. Go ahead; be original and have fun, but don't let your obligations go untended. -
Well, Shit.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What happens this afternoon has emotional impact - the kind of event that would compel even an apathetic person to act. And since you're far from apathetic, you choose a passionate and impressive response. -
Gemini Horrorscope
Your key planet Mercury is stressed by authoritative Saturn now, and this can be depressing. It's hard to be lighthearted when you have so much on your mind. Naturally you want to be youthful and enthusiastic, yet currently you tend to feel older than you are. Don't get discouraged; you can learn anything if you apply yourself. -
You and All of Us
Remember how I said Rob's cat, Maceo, didn't really like anyone and I anticipated a month of being hissed at and repeatedly cleaning blankets because she'd pissed on them? Well, it turns out Maceo is not made of stone. To the contrary, she is made of mush and love and snuggles. Check this out:
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