From Of Human Bondage, Chapter 51
by W. Somerset Maugham
This passage is for those who have wished me luck for my interview tomorrow and for anyone who has ever read Crimethinc. and believed what they said about "poverty" being "fun".
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The professor sat down; and Philip without a word placed before him the picture which the Salon had rejected; Foinet nodded but did...
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WHAT'S UP WITH THE KIDS ?????!!!!!
???????
moooooooooreeeeeee poeeeeeetryyyyyy -----------
2003
by JR
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All the people and religions I have dismissed
Sometimes visit through the window
One leg over the sill at a time
How they stretch so far, I'm not sure
Ghosts are not accountable to gravity
She pointed a gun at me, her white gloves curling
Around it, hand-held auto death machine
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Understanding Campbell's soup
isn't that important...
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2003
by JR
*
All the people and religions I have dismissed
Sometimes visit through the window
One leg over the sill at a time
How they stretch so far, I'm not sure
Ghosts are not accountable to gravity
She pointed a gun at me, her white gloves curling
Around it, hand-held auto death machine
**
Understanding Campbell's soup
isn't that important...
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More poetry, feedback welcome. . . 
Lakes
by JR
I
There have been moments at lakes, Earth's great windows,
when my life - which spins not with Earth, but away from it,
deep into a human city - has paused.
Ambition and trust get pushed out in a warm breath,
like troublesome thoughts shown by the collar to the door,
too drunk with power for...
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Lakes
by JR
I
There have been moments at lakes, Earth's great windows,
when my life - which spins not with Earth, but away from it,
deep into a human city - has paused.
Ambition and trust get pushed out in a warm breath,
like troublesome thoughts shown by the collar to the door,
too drunk with power for...
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More poetry. . .
Feedback always welcome.
Clocks
by JR
Grandpa Callahan has a condo in Vermont that is full of clocks.
My favorite, the oak grandfather clock, has a pendulum inside it,
swaying back and forth in a glass shaft, surrounded by tubular chimes, like a long, golden tie
drawn low to the ankles, caught for decades in a mathematical wind of gears and...
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Feedback always welcome.
Clocks
by JR
Grandpa Callahan has a condo in Vermont that is full of clocks.
My favorite, the oak grandfather clock, has a pendulum inside it,
swaying back and forth in a glass shaft, surrounded by tubular chimes, like a long, golden tie
drawn low to the ankles, caught for decades in a mathematical wind of gears and...
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mora:
heheheh
i needed that
i needed that
jr:
needed what???
More poetry. . .
Feedback welcome as always. . .
Emergency Calls
by JR
I - Voices
Follow emergency instructions.
We don't want the heretics taking over.
We don't want the speed of God.
We only want his children.
We're not in the business of selling clothing.
We sell dreams and prom dates, 100% attitude.
And there's always something new here,
under the death rays...
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Feedback welcome as always. . .
Emergency Calls
by JR
I - Voices
Follow emergency instructions.
We don't want the heretics taking over.
We don't want the speed of God.
We only want his children.
We're not in the business of selling clothing.
We sell dreams and prom dates, 100% attitude.
And there's always something new here,
under the death rays...
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mora:
ugh. just ugh. save me. please?
jr:
What's wrong Brie? = (
McGruff the Crime Dog has been telling children and adults how to protect themselves, their families and neighborhoods against crime for almost 20 years. He makes guest appearances locally at parades, schools and civic events. As the nationally known spokesdog for the National Crime Prevention Council, McGruff joins with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in saying, "Take A Bite Out Of Crime!"
zardize:
McGruff the Crime Fighting Dogs fuckin Rocks.........
mora:
Scruff
McGruff
Chicago IL
60652
i still remember the little jingle on their commercials for the free comic about what to do if you find smack in the park.
McGruff
Chicago IL
60652
i still remember the little jingle on their commercials for the free comic about what to do if you find smack in the park.
New poetry!
Feedback welcome!
A Simple Request
by JR
Teach me the science of
giving up the ghost
around people who,
are capable of understanding much,
but know very little.
School me to adore folks
who go to art school
because they are lazy,
& won't admit it.
Show me the art
of loving women
who can't pump gas.
The kind with librarian
glasses they...
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Feedback welcome!
A Simple Request
by JR
Teach me the science of
giving up the ghost
around people who,
are capable of understanding much,
but know very little.
School me to adore folks
who go to art school
because they are lazy,
& won't admit it.
Show me the art
of loving women
who can't pump gas.
The kind with librarian
glasses they...
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bean:
I posted feedback in the poetry group, but to summarize:
= 
= Cross posted from my LJ:
Thus far my summer reading has consisted of relatively dense material; revisiting A Brave New World, finally tackling my Thomas Transtrome collection, and recently taking a fresh look at Hart Crane, one of my favorite poets as of last year.
All that took a turn this morning when I picked up "HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN", the biography of the American wrestling...
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Thus far my summer reading has consisted of relatively dense material; revisiting A Brave New World, finally tackling my Thomas Transtrome collection, and recently taking a fresh look at Hart Crane, one of my favorite poets as of last year.
All that took a turn this morning when I picked up "HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN", the biography of the American wrestling...
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The pulse in a wrist. The twist of an arm.
There's a new sound to panic, A yellow alarm
A landscape of symbols, A symbol of pride
The charming apprentice, The turn of the tide
The trust of a child, The time after church
Right on schedule, the kids starve well.
A brave new world order, A new source of scorn.
The table is set....
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There's a new sound to panic, A yellow alarm
A landscape of symbols, A symbol of pride
The charming apprentice, The turn of the tide
The trust of a child, The time after church
Right on schedule, the kids starve well.
A brave new world order, A new source of scorn.
The table is set....
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reina_confundida:
You would make a purrrrfect Suicide Boy. C'mon, don't you wanna have the honor of being the first Boston SB? 
(BTW, I really dig the promo flyer on the bottom of the disaster strikes webpage.)
(BTW, I really dig the promo flyer on the bottom of the disaster strikes webpage.)
jr:
Thanks! I didn't make the flier. My friend Matt did. It was a helluva show.
Maybe I should do a photoset. I saw Zoolander for the first time a couple weeks ago and was feeling very inspired. . .
"Stop it guys, don't you ever think theres more to life then being really really really ridiculously good-looking? Like helping people?"
"What people?"
"I don't know.....people who need help."
Maybe I should do a photoset. I saw Zoolander for the first time a couple weeks ago and was feeling very inspired. . .
"Stop it guys, don't you ever think theres more to life then being really really really ridiculously good-looking? Like helping people?"
"What people?"
"I don't know.....people who need help."
I figured I should update but I have nothing to say. Is anybody out there anyway? Hellllooooooo?
I'm in no mood for poetry.
What should I type about????
I'm in no mood for poetry.
What should I type about????
trinityy:
anything you want....
jr:
Heh. Thanks Trinity ---
I will talk about the Rollins Band/Black Flag tribute concert I just saw because I was typing about it in my other journal anyway. If anyone else has a chance to check out this tour, they should go.
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OK, Keith Morris is the man. He may not be in as good shape as Henry Rollins but goddamn can he still whale on the mic. I saw the Rollins Band/Black Flag cover show (a benefit for the West Memphis 3) and they started the set with 7 songs with Keith singing, including "Depression". Rollins came out on stage with "Rise Above" and after their set was done, they played 6 or 7 Ramones covers dead-on to the sold-out crowd of about 500 at Axis. This show was the most fun for me of any show I've been to since Conflict. Black Flag is just so raw and intense and simple. They stayed true to that at the show, maybe 1 guitar solo the whole time, and just ripped through an hour and 15 minutes of solid hardcore (and then Ramones covers.) I was honestly dissapointed to see less people I recognized there then I thought I would. I mean, it sold out, but seriously, if there's one ticket worth getting. . . I mean, I guess there are a lot of people who skipped Black Flag en route to getting into local punk and eventually indie rock or whatever the fuck stupid art shit they like (OK, I like it to but that's not my point.) But DAMN, that's what it's all about. OK, I'm rambling.
AHHHHHH!!!! The adrenaline is still flowing even though I am tired, hungry, and sick. None of that matters after seeing the closest thing to an actual Black Flag performance I will ever witness. Did I mention Keith Morris was fucking amazing? Dude was balding with like 3 giant ass dreadlocks, but he rocked so hard. <. /tribute >
I will talk about the Rollins Band/Black Flag tribute concert I just saw because I was typing about it in my other journal anyway. If anyone else has a chance to check out this tour, they should go.
*********
OK, Keith Morris is the man. He may not be in as good shape as Henry Rollins but goddamn can he still whale on the mic. I saw the Rollins Band/Black Flag cover show (a benefit for the West Memphis 3) and they started the set with 7 songs with Keith singing, including "Depression". Rollins came out on stage with "Rise Above" and after their set was done, they played 6 or 7 Ramones covers dead-on to the sold-out crowd of about 500 at Axis. This show was the most fun for me of any show I've been to since Conflict. Black Flag is just so raw and intense and simple. They stayed true to that at the show, maybe 1 guitar solo the whole time, and just ripped through an hour and 15 minutes of solid hardcore (and then Ramones covers.) I was honestly dissapointed to see less people I recognized there then I thought I would. I mean, it sold out, but seriously, if there's one ticket worth getting. . . I mean, I guess there are a lot of people who skipped Black Flag en route to getting into local punk and eventually indie rock or whatever the fuck stupid art shit they like (OK, I like it to but that's not my point.) But DAMN, that's what it's all about. OK, I'm rambling.
AHHHHHH!!!! The adrenaline is still flowing even though I am tired, hungry, and sick. None of that matters after seeing the closest thing to an actual Black Flag performance I will ever witness. Did I mention Keith Morris was fucking amazing? Dude was balding with like 3 giant ass dreadlocks, but he rocked so hard. <. /tribute >