Bernie Sanders is making an appearance in my neighborhood today. I wish I could think of something to say about that but I’m drawing a blank. Continue reading Caucus
Category Archives: Quick Thoughts
The Dark Side
Dick pics. I told a story about dick pics. It wasn’t the worst story I’ve ever told. Might even be the best. The stage at St. Mark’s has a spotlight just bright enough to blind me. I did my best to emote, but ultimately it was a game of timing. The adrenaline of being on a stage didn’t overwhelm me this time. The fear is still there but my desire to tell the story wins out. My delivery still needs help but as a good friend once said, I get the point across.
Technical Skill
Tonight I’m attempting a complicated maneuver. I’m taking the bus to yoga class and then grabbing an Uber at 1745 to try and get past UDub to Eastlake as close to 1800 as possible. Once there, I have volunteered to help at The Moth Story Slam. I have a costume change with me that might happen at the yoga studio, in the Uber or at the venue depending on timing and my sweat level. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to hang out for the show and maybe even go up to tell a story. The theme is The Dark Side, so you know I’ve got something for that. Continue reading Technical Skill
Eavesdropping
Sometimes I wonder if the loud people want to be heard. A strange form of oral voyeurism that gratifies a well-sauced ego. I mean, I know I shouldn’t be listening but aren’t they a little disappointed when I’m actually not? Before I interject in a conversation these days I at least wait until the other person gets to respond. Half the time they say the same thing I would. Other half the time they change the subject which is good counterspell to all ignorant comments. My faith in humanity slowly rebuilds. Continue reading Eavesdropping
On Tilt
Let’s just agree Tuesdays are the chink in my armor.
Damn you, tall boys.
Parental Control
When a child reaches 18 years old and expresses a desire to strike out on their own, the proper response is pride. Continue reading Parental Control
Dancing Toasters
Lifted up higher, moving along the coast
My ears always need to pop when here
Not in a spiritual way, very literally
Under pressure or in the thick of it
The way beyond expectations is paved
Slick and steep
Against the grain
Make me want
The things you don’t think I see.
Insecurity reigns where confusion dominates.
Can’t expect the birds to take roost
In search of interplanetary nesting sites
Creating an astronomical rift in parenting.
Man Up Side Down
My writing process is esoteric. My entire approach to living feels esoteric. I’m not sure if it’s solipsism or creativity. Continue reading Man Up Side Down
Exhaustion
I’ve had weeks like this before. So much happening in a short amount of time. I’m happy for the distraction, grateful for the company. I’m also drained to the point of debilitated. Two of the kindest people in my life appear and I’m smiling so much my face hurts. So much I couldn’t even flinch when I didn’t get the job my heart was set on. Continue reading Exhaustion