Category Archives: Quick Thoughts

Blurbs. For the “too long, didn’t read” folks. ;-)

Election Remorse

Our voices are more important than ever. If you have something to say, speak loudly. If you don’t then please just stop and listen. Unify the message and support each other. The space between our differences is where the fractures start. The split interests of the Democrats is arguably what allowed this shit to happen. Personally, I consider this election inconvertible proof that you can buy anything in this country. And if someone with more money comes along he can take it away.

Stop demonizing the “white man” and remember that appearances aren’t what matter. Actions do. Take action by educating yourself. Discover the real demons living among you. Don’t tolerate hate. Don’t laugh at crude, easy jokes. Witness the struggle on a daily basis and try to be patient. Our position in the battle has changed. Preserving the progress we’ve made is a victory. It feels like standing still after all this forward momentum but not losing ground is the goal now. That’s how wars work.

 

It’s No Good

Monday night football used to be something that happened on teevee. Now it’s an event for some of my service friends. I’m not that invested in Seattle grid iron but I certainly want my friends to make money. Go Hawks. Continue reading It’s No Good

I Fucking Voted

I’ve voted in 3 states so far. Philadelphia and Memphis have similar systems with early voting options and polling on election day itself. In my lifetime, the only information I was given about candidates or policies came from yard signs and partisan TV commercials. The onus is on the voter to educate themselves for the most part. The first time I voted I was amazed to find out how much shit is on the ballot no one even mentions. Amendments, propositions, initiatives, advisories and so many judges. Studying for the SATs is easier.  Continue reading I Fucking Voted

Chapter 1

You can’t tell me apart from the degenerates now. Sunken eyes, persistent cough, ratty clothes. I knew this was one of the side effects. When I woke up and discovered the cage of fear surrounding me I didn’t recognize my life. All of my values were designed to keep me pure and untainted. Staying pure has no end game. Took me too long to understand that. The company I keep reflects my worldview. I’d rather be broke and honest than rich and still living a lie.  Continue reading Chapter 1

Realationship

Hear thee, hear thee! I propose a new word for the English language.

Realationship
noun, et: Roism

Characterization of a relationship between two parties as seen from a primarily objective source.

Example: I wish she could see the realationship between them instead of being blinded by emotions.

Reason to add this to our current verbiage – so you will finally realize it’s not all about you.

Adderall

The subversive etymology of this prescription name takes me by surprise.  I always assumed it was spelled Aderol. It’s basically a time-released crack pill and the name they came up with is ADDerALL. Were they deliberately attacking the early 20s college psyche or was this a ploy toward creating super-villain masterminds. I’m high as fuck right now so it’s likely my analytical thinking is slightly hyper-focused. Seriously. The marketing brain there is worse than Prozac. In a perfect world, people are only prescribed medications that they actually need to take.  Recreational drugs are a different category. Continue reading Adderall

The Secret Cultural Disparity in America

I’m less of an asshole when I’m stoned. If we are going to start segregating society into different slashtroverts with various social impairments can we at least agree not all the substances out there have consistent effects? I know when you get stoned it means you are stupid and silly. Being “stoned” has classic connotations that vary depending on your generation and cultural identity. I personally feel way more stoned on an opiate than cannabis. Some people take adderall to feel normal. Others take it because it’s an amphetamine. Vices exist in every corner of our psyche but are differently governed depending on your flavor of upbringing. Continue reading The Secret Cultural Disparity in America