Jamie asked me to read but I wasn't feeling it and just watched the show. But I did get to speak to some old friends, amazing performance poets, and got several of them to agree to do my little show at the coffee titty bar... Read More
Wow, congrats!
I admire anyone who can get up on stage in front of people and perform (no matter what the art form). My bf gets a rush playing his guitar onstage.
But for me--it takes the life outta me whenever I have to do something like that--so I'm in awe of those who are drawn to it...
I hate that I can only have five favorite SGs. I had the first five that added me as friends (and are also very hot...and very cool at the same time), but I found I had to add another SG (Also hot and also cool, who has shown me a kindness), and the only way to do it was to remove one of my favs.... Read More
Juliana was kind enough to write a testimonial about me. I swear I didn't pay her (or even ask her) but it got me to thinking about my favorite word origin.
Testify: the root of testimonial, testimony, testament et al.
You know how when you testify in court you put your left hand on the bible and raise your right hand, and swear to tell... Read More
So we had the first open mic show at the lingere/bikini coffee bar. I have to admit I was a little nervous (aside from the fact that I look scary in lingere). I had no idea if poetry and almost naked chicks works.
I think it went okay and there will be more (hopefully weekly). I'll let you know.
40 if you count the two who have lapsed. I'm a friendly guy. Why do you always have trouble believing what a popular guy I am? despite all the evidence to the contary you have seen over the years
Well, Tonight is the first poetry show at the semi-titty coffee bar. This is going to be very weird and I have no idea if it will work...but what the hell.
I know SG has events going on tonight, and a lot of people will be busy but if you're near the South Bay, check it out.
Sugar's Coffee Bar, 1082 Santa Clara Street (at... Read More
But have you heard of poetry at a coffee house where the barristas wear almost no clothing? I certainly hadn't, but I'm going to be hosting a poetry show there.
Where: Sugar's Coffee bar 1082 Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California
~cheers