Dr. King: “Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And screw John Kerry, the little bitch.”
June 7, 2004
Talking back to 80s music, 25
Well, let’s say we make it just one little pink house, okay? And you go ahead and keep it. I’d just as soon sleep here in the van.“Little Pink Houses,” John Cougar Mellancamp
June 6, 2004
Scenes from my driveway, continued x 17
Me: “You know what today is?” Deadbeat neighbor: “Sunday.” Me: “Yes, but do you know what today is the anniversary of…?” Deadbeat neighbor: “…I dunno, last Sunday, maybe?” Me: “Here. Take my newspaper. And put on a shirt, wouldya? Your nipples look like a coupla bearded Raisinettes. It’s creepy.”
June 6, 2004
The following wish not to be considered for the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination, 2004, eithe
Red bean bag chairs The Starship Enterprise Homemade French toast (sprinkled with powdered sugar) Kevin Eubanks and/or the “Tonight Show” Orchestra Clams Dolly Madison snack cakes Ray Romano Any woman or man named “Kim” Ouija Boards
June 6, 2004
Brautigan, Revisited – an American love story
Chapter 16: More Link Sausage Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. Chapter 11. Chapter 12. Chapter 13. Chapter 14. Chapter 15. Roger arrived bearing gifts. A single red rose, for love, and a dozen condoms, for later. Roger was fairly tall and quite handsome. His features were sharp and strong, giving him the no nonsense look
June 6, 2004
Mind matters
From the cutting room floor, ABC News, continued: 20/20’s Barbara Walters: “Let’s play word association, Teresa. I’ll say a word, you reply with the first word that comes to mind. Ready? ‘The economy’…” Teresa Heinz Kerry: “‘Herbert Hoover’.” Barbara Walters: “‘Iraq’…” Teresa Heinz Kerry: “‘Mustaches’. ‘Musk’.” Barbara Walters: “‘George Bush’…” Teresa Heinz Kerry: “‘Texas’. ‘Musk’.” Barbara Walters: “‘Laura Bush’…” Teresa Heinz Kerry: “‘Perky-breasted schoolmarm’. “ Barbara Walters: “‘John Kerry’…” Teresa
June 6, 2004
Colorado Shrapnel
Dorkafork has some pictures up from the Rocky Mountain Blogger Bash, for those interested in such things. Preemptive answers: Yes, I was drunk. Yes, I have vague memories of soul-kissing Philip Michael Thomas. And no, I don’t have the slightest idea what ‘soul-kissing’ means.
June 5, 2004
Scenes from my driveway, continued x 16
Deadbeat neighbor: “Dude, have you gained weight?” Me: “No. I dunno. Why, do I look like I’ve gained weight?” Deadbeat neighbor: “Dude, you’ve gained weight.” Me: “Atkins it is then.” Deadbeat neighbor: “Cool. I’ve got some ribs left over if you’re hungry.”
June 5, 2004
Brautigan, Revisited – an American love story
Chapter 15: Link Sausage Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. Chapter 11. Chapter 12. Chapter 13. Chapter 14. The next morning, Robin was giddy with anticipation. Roger was coming over to spend the afternoon, and Robin was eager for Liz to meet him. I was eager to meet him too, though I realized it would never