We Have Ways
to Make You Talk.

BY RALPH GAMELLI

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"How much do you think it would hurt if I were to take volume S of the Encyclopaedia Britannica and slam it shut on your nose?"

"This is my friend Ernst. He's German. He doesn't talk, but if he did, he'd speak with a thick German accent. Look at him. Look how German he is. 'Nuff said."

"No one ( Read more... )

I feel guilty for having neglected Livejournal for a while. I am repenting by spending my extremely valuable Saturday afternoon recording a brief on line diary of my past week or so.

Mostly I've been at my uncle Phils house. We're talking serious sun and nature. I even learned (and briefly participated in) how to build a raft

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Happy Birthday Katelyn!
Almost Legal. Much lurve.

It is Inhuman to impede another's progress.

You were right. I don't stand so tall ( Read more... )

Finished the first three seasons of Gilmore Girls i got on dvd for christmas. Damn addicting show ( Read more... )

My Christmas break has been amazing so far. I got a Fender guitar which was a complete shock, and as it turns out a fabulous idea. Her name is Candy. I also got some gorgeous belts, an amazing hat, and a plethora of gift cards which have resulted in books everywhere from Oscar Wilde to Salvador Dali. I'm seriously overwhelmed in stuff to occupy my ( Read more... )

Taken From McSweeneys

REJECTED
SUBMISSIONS FOR
SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE'S
"DAILY TRAUMARAMA."
BY DEDE PRENO
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I couldn't believe it! There I was getting ready for lunch when I noticed that my crush was standing right in front of me. He was so gorgeous; I nearly fainted. We kibitzed about the game on Friday as he handed me a large piece of pumpkin ( Read more... )

"it's all a poor substitute at best," he said sadly.
And he could not tell why the struggle was worth while, why he had determined to use to the utmost himself and his heritage from the personalities he had passed.......
He stretched out his arms to the crystalline, radiant sky.
"I know myself," he cried, "but that is all."

-Francis Scott Key ( Read more... )

I had an eventful and long thanksgiving weekend. Went to Davie to eat a huge family dinner. Ended up staying until sunday. It was really nice.

I'd go into details, but i don't really see the point. I don't feel close to anyone anymore.  I hope everyones break (whether thanksgiving is your thing or not) was good.