Splendid Legend

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ET phone home

In re: the breakup, notwithstanding that is going on, and I’m pulling up memories, and observations that I hoped would help me ease out of this world between worlds I now inhabit. I’m starting to get used to the idea… Continue Reading →

A Dark Anniversary

Today is September 11, 2011 This dark anniversary makes me feel kind of blue, because I’m reminded of that ruthless and cowardly attack, and how so many lives were lost and ruined and for too many — both here and… Continue Reading →

my next girl

maybe its a nascent ocd developing. or its been like this forever. because when I like a song, I’ll listen to it like 100 times before putting it down. my latest is “next girl” from the black keys: my next… Continue Reading →

the breakup

I feel like I’m entering a new phase of grief. And this one’s not in the books. I call it “the breakup”. Really, its like breaking up with your lover. I’m pulling back a little bit to protect myself, and… Continue Reading →

not fade away

I had an item on my todo list to put out a song that’s fresh, doesn’t suck and isn’t depressing. to the person who assigned me that item, you know who you are! so, it turns out its kind of… Continue Reading →

life as we knew it

Today is Sunday, August 7, 2011. Would have been 325 months. I’ve got to stop. I was listening to this song: “Life As We Know It” by Carolyn Dawn Johnson. Its one of those sappy sentimental new country ditties that… Continue Reading →

Alan Watts Blues

Today is the seventh of July, 2011. Last night I got to a point where I was pretty miserable and feeling sorry for myself, and thought “I’m going to call in sick today.” I even pecked out a message on… Continue Reading →

the big blue loop

I’ve been struggling to write this post for a while. I have been tangled up in these powerful emotions and I’m by no means free, but there’s subjects I want to talk about other than the one that preoccupies most… Continue Reading →

seven come eleven

Today is the seventh of June. After twenty seven years, Anita and I still celebrated the monthly anniversary of our wedding. For all you folks who were there, here’s to you! Its a tradition that goes back to the very… Continue Reading →

tomorrow is a long time

I once thought the line “I can’t hear the echo of my footsteps, or remember the sound of my own name” was probably one of the saddest lyrics ever. I never thought I would have to live it. This is… Continue Reading →

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