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I resolve
1: I want to live in the now (less worry more doing). 2: I want to keep track of my finances. 3: I want to indulge my creativity (more writing and banjo playing). 4: I want to learn to love … Continue reading
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Suicide (a note)
I got some bad news the other night. A former student (she just graduated 8th grade this past June) killed herself in dramatic fashion. (Tony asks: is there a non-dramatic way to kill yourself?) The news and details I was … Continue reading
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Metaphor
My life is a fairly well-stocked library with all the books out of order. Now, this is a slight overstatement because there are several sections that you can navigate quickly and find what you are looking for, but upon close … Continue reading
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Resolute
For me, today is important. I have decided that I will actively engage in moments while reaffirming my moral choices to forgo. Cryptic? For sure. But a necessary step if I am going to settle in to my age and … Continue reading
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Wishosaurus knows how to party.
Today was my birthday and from beginning to end it was a perfectly lovely day. Waking up next to my love, sharing a tasty brunch with good friends, and a pleasant walk and boat ride through a sunny Chicago. However, … Continue reading
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ancient heavenly connection
…and so it was that we two were sitting there, young/old boys, together watching and dreaming (i was dreaming) of the past and also of this very moment.
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Cinco de Mayo
Inaugural post. Same old content, brand new look and location. For some reason this was very important for me to accomplish. I haven’t written for a few months now, and I thought it was due to the lack of a … Continue reading
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cage
You are standing outside with a stony figure as I come in to the house from the rain. My feet are soggy. It is warm inside. You are “so drunk that I wouldn’t even know.” You hug me and lead … Continue reading
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Neko Case, Andrew Bird, Augie March, and German Jones.
(This city is really starting to feel like home. Oh, and I got new glasses.) “Know thyself! A maxim as pernicious as it is ugly. Whoever observes himself arrests his own development. A caterpillar who wanted to know itself well … Continue reading
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Cleaning Out My Closet
“It’s time to tinkle or get off the potty,” Tony said to me this morning. Although he was simply hoping to get a chance to take a shower, I have decided to let it be the theme of my day. … Continue reading
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Me and Mr. Jones 