hello, my lovely, w-a-s-t-e-rsbeen keeping a low profile since the cat tried to have me whacked. the problem with the open university is that it best suits motivated, mature hard-working types who can hold down a full-time job and study hard. that'll be me fucked, then...so, between drinking, crying and occasional study, work at the death star has taken up pretty much the rest of my time. yuck.oh! that reminds me!regular readers (who now amount to maybe several! whoop!) will be aware of my weirdo love colleagues. pass me the sick bucket while we wait for the newcomers to check out.seriously, go on. i'll wait...anyway, i was walking back from the loo last week when one of the lovers (who had never said a word to me up to the point) came up to me and grabbed my crotch, uttering the immortal words;"i'm hannah, and i want you to get in the disabled toilet with me!"what can i say? obviously, those of you who've checked out my photos will know i'm scotland's answer to denzel washington, but wtf??? as the best british tabloid reporters are wont to say, i made my excuses and left."hannah" (if that is even her real name...) then carried on as normal for the rest of the shift, playing at lover-girl with her boyfriend. except, every time she stroked his hair, she'd look over his shoulder at me and wink, or blow kisses. fucking psycho. the disabled toilets!what if a disabled person had needed to use them? oh, the humanity!not much else has happened. just came back from a friend's house. she's a qualified masseuse and gives me the whole aromatherapy / holistic job once a month. i've been having back and rib (the cat, again) trouble, so she was pummeling away at my left-sided sciatic nerve when i was overcome with the desire to break wind.look, i really didn't want to mention farting but, you know where this is going...ever the gentleman, i endured real pain holding in the wind. by this time, my stomach was making sounds like a coffee percolator; blubplup, blubplup, whisssssh. you get the picture. anyway, my mate was all;"you seem very tense, i'll just apply some pressure here..."you can probably guess what happened next. if you've ever heard an ocean liner, you'll know for certain. i swear, the curtains at the other end of the room billowed for about a minute and my friend made a face like kenneth williams in "carry on doctor"you know the face - "ooooohhhh, matron! take it away"let's just say, it's a good thing she's into essential oil burners and candles. hope it's dissipated before next month's appointment.why am i revealing such horrific details to you all? that's the real issue on my mind right now.it's because i love you all. each and every one.much love,steve x.
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Totally surprised the wife with a trip downtown to see Swell Season.These are the folks from the movie"Once".They also received an Oscar at this years Academy Awards for best song.We started out the night at Pooles Diner,which is a spin-off of Enoteca Vin.Ashley Christianson is owner chef.The food was very good especially the Buttermilk Fried Shrimp w/ Local Frise on Sunburst Tomatoes.An Arugula Salad w/ Grapefruit Avocado and a light and creamy Buttermilk Dressing followed.i had Pan Roasted Poisson & Mashed Potatoes while Lorrie had Seared Halibut w/ Tomato Jus.LiCIOUS!!!The show started promptly at 9pm with Glen Taking the stage solo and doing an acoustic number all while testing out the halls acoustics.(Best Place in NC to see a live show)Marketa joined him for the next number and they ran through a bunch of songs off there debut album as well as the movie.They did cover a Pixiessong which I did not know.There tour manager came out and played a Steve Earl song,which was fantastic.The evening came to an end with a Van Morrison cover and won last Swell Season song.They were backed all night by three members of Glens main band The Frames.All in all a very good Irish type of night!
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I believe my mom and her husband are going to go scalp tickets and see Radiohead for the first time.I have made such a fuss over them for the past few years that they decided to go see what all the Hub-bub is about.Heres to them making it in and heres to another cool T-shirt headed my way!!!!
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What did I do today?!Woke up at 12:30 ISHHHH and skipped breakfast. Probably mulled around for a bit.Went to check with the financial aid people to find out how to get all kinds of moneyas it was 2 o clock and i hadn't eaten in nearly 180 hours, I bought some chipotle. didn't fill me up. I feel like something awkward happened while I was there but I can't remember what. Ate my rito in the steaming shade.OH YEAH HORRIBLE BUS ADVENTURE. It was bad. Three hour excursion to buy an external hard drive. I accidently wound up at Pixar studios briefly. Attn: fat bus driver lady on the FS line - you're a dick.I did some other shit or something and wound up going to a concert at Zellerbach for free. Missy Higgins, Mason Jennings, and Brett Dennon. It was disgustingly chill and mostly acoustic, but not necessarily bad. Not that acoustic is bad. I use disgusting a lot to describe things I like, which I should stop. BASICALLY, it was the kind of music I wouldn't have minded drinking expensive beer to. Also, lots, like, LOTS, of very pretty women, all in summer clothes (in the cool of the evening light).DC++ing like a maniac now. Who am I writing to? OOOOH this creepy uke Portishead song just came on, it uses an ukelele. It belongs in a playlist. That Portishead chick sings too much about "self doubt." She's got too much money for that. The dude next to me is cracking his toes with his hands.
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It was absolutely great; worth the long wait.The sheer fact that i heard weird fishes/arpeggi, reckoner, you and whose army?, there there and pyramid song all in a 2 hour period makes me happy beyond belief.I was not expecting My Iron Lung, the bass line is so sexy. And when Thom was playing drums in Bangers and Mash, they way he moved was such like a go-go, i could not help but laugh all the time. Loved it.The only negative was my seat. It was too much to the left and I could not see the video well. Also i could not see much of Phil or Colin which is annoying.One last thing: I don't understand why do ppl have to come and go at all times. I mean, they're playing Idioteque or Exit Music and the girls in front went out to get nachos w/ cheese! Who the hell eats at a concert?Other than that, I had an excellent evening.
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... and then you climb up the walls.Welcome to the world of anglesthen you fly to the stars and back.Welcome back to my world...sometimes i feel like a motherless child...broken in my heart and lonely in my eyes....but then somthing reminds me that i am not ....not by myself...thank you. mmmy...well, i am a little bit shy that's why i cannot come in... a sign to call me in would be not enough...cause i am too shy to cross boarders...respect man and human kind and our hearts will be connected for ever...protect your soul from thounderstorm "auwa" some voices really heart when they come closer...anyway green light for everyone who is ready to fly.p.s. it really hearts if you are compensated by another person...this sound and love is suppost to be felt by me...why do you do so? I thought i am your little one. I need your love as much as your presents... much more...please you will ruin this woman...stop, open your mind and come to me, then everything will be alright.
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David Byrne (Talking Heads) turned 56 yesterday. there's plenty of stuff that could be said about this wonderdul man, but his music speaks for himself. one can only wish, he continues to amaze us with his songs and some surprises (Talking Heads reunion maybe... oh well...). one for sure, we need more personalities like him.if there's someone in the world of music who's worth to idolize, then it's definitely David Byrne. celebrate his birthday with this seltist which spans only some of many highlights of his remarkable career. i tried to include fan favourites as well some of my personal favourite compositions (some rarities and live recordings included).P.S. check out the amazing version of Psycho Killer!1. This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)(1983, Speaking In Tongues)2. Don't Worry About The Government(1977, Talking Heads:77)3. Man Without Name(1992-03-05, Live @ NDR2 Studios in Hamburg)4. Life During Wartime(1982, The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads)5. Sad Song(1994, David Byrne)6. Love --> Building On Fire(1975, CBS Studios Demos)7. Once In A Lifetime(1980, Remain In Light)8. 1,2,3 Red Light (1910 Fruitgum Company cover)(1977-12-03, Live in San Francisco)9. Mind(1979, Fear Of Music)10. (Nothing But) Flowers(2007, Live at Austin, Texas))11. Lifetime Pilling Up(1992, Sand In The Vaseline: Popular Favorites)12. Radio Head (1984, "True Creatures Demos", Live at David Byrne's Apartment in New York)13. Psycho Killer(1997-09-01, Live @ W 54th in New York)14. Dream Operator(1986, True Stories)
Когда слышу голос Тома,Сердце так и "йоркает".Как О'Брайена увижу,Таю от восторга я.Денди Фил всегда в ударе,Держится молодчиком:То терзает установку,То трясет "лимончиком"
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May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> It really wasn't all it was meant to be, with everything. It was better.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> You think we gave a shit then? We were soaring.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> With the garden finally blooming and music playing our fucking eardrums like..May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> I don't know.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> Whatever the fuck makes love like that did.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> It was precious.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> You werent there, but we had your spirit.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> Bright ass colors; flying high.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> Counting down until the last of it was gone.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:02:23p - <@Bree> It was like we just made eye contact again, but you werent even a part of it.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:06:34p - <@Lucretius> Feels like I have power but I'm too stupid to know what it all means.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:06:56p - <@Lucretius> It fills your stomach.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:07:10p - <@Lucretius> You feel sick but you don't want to stop.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:07:22p - <@Lucretius> I think my head spins, I think my feet can explode.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:07:36p - <@Lucretius> I want to show the world I know how to utilize myself.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:07:42p - <@Lucretius> I want to give them all a damn good show.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:07:54p - <@Lucretius> But who'm I kidding?May/07/08 (Wed) 11:08:09p - <@Lucretius> Trick question.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:08:14p - <@Lucretius> Bitter question.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:08:17p - <@Lucretius> No one.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:08:29p - <@Lucretius> But no one fools me, either.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:08:35p - <@Lucretius> Coz I have powers.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> I went looking for you.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> It was such a turn on; the makeup, the shoes, the outfit.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> So forbidden.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> You were old.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> I was young.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> It was racy and the room was so child-like.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> You fucked me, in your clown suit, like I was a wasted memory that you found again.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> Maybe thats one of my downfalls: Being fucked by a stranger in polka dots.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> But, you were good. I didn't care.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> I was waiting for the experience, the lack of inhibition.May/07/08 (Wed) 11:10:55p - <@Bree> I got everything I bargained for.
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Когда на душе смурно и не очень радостно, мой рецепт прост: я вспоминаю, как Йорк приветствует Гластонбери-2003, и хорошее настроение обеспечено.
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I was heavy into my Radiohead fandom around that time. Heading into my last semester, I heard they were gonna tour Chi-town that year. I rallied the troops and sent word that a concert attendance must be had. Welp, after standing in line for a couple of hours at the Ticketmaster outlet in Manhattan, they opened the window up. After about 30 seconds the show sold out. I double checked and Ohio tickets were still available but nobody wanted to go. I wasn't seeing Radiohead. I made a vow to myself right there, that I would see them before I die.So tomorrow it will happen.I reinstalled my linux laptop and updated the software. The new camera's batteries are charged. I printed out maps to places I want to see on the way (Booche's in Columbia look out). I have the rest of the week off of work. I've had a couple of beers. Most importantly, I have my ticket (well and the car that's gonna take me there).After all of this build up, I'm just not excited. Not yet. Maybe it's the toil of preparation or maybe I'm just tired from a hard day's work or maybe I'm saving my anxiety for the show tomorrow. At any rate, a dream going on 7 years will come true tomorrow. I hope tomorrow alot of dreams will come true for others. At the least, I hope we will get to enjoy the experience and I hope to meet some of you out there.Until then, have a good night. I'm going to have ONE more beer.....
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i am packing to go to the concert. steven continues to make fun because i am so concentrated into this.i've had dreams where the band does not play reckoner nor arpeggi.that is so silly, but still it has happened twice this week; my brain must be melting.although i am excited about the concert it comes at the worst time. i leave for italy next week and have tons of things to do: proofread for the 20th time my paper for the conference, pack, practice the paper delivery...ok, i'll just go and do some yoga to try to quiet my mind a little.
Not at all what I expected and all the better for it. Colin Farrell as Ray and Brendan Gleeson as Ken playing opposite each other in well judged, believable performances as two hit men waiting in Bruges for their next assignment. Farrell, who is trying to come to terms with a tragic incident, astonishingly, brings much humour to the film with a performance reminiscent of Father Dougal Maguire in Father Ted. Chance encounters, both humorous and violent, with a dwarf, drug dealers and offended American tourists helping the action along to what I found to be a satisfying and not totally predictable ending. Good support from Jordan Prentice as the dwarf (a term his character insists on so don't get all pc) and Ralph Fiennes as Harry, their boss. Not the best tourist ad for Belgium, but the medieval city still looks stunning.
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One of the things I'm used to doing when I get at work is checking the news on the web. Might set my mood for the day if I find something intersesting, which is, I guess, better than having my mood set on the weather forecast.And this morning, I found this article in Le Monde that made me stop for a moment. More or less, it was about scientists betting that global warming would pause for a few years. Nothing big, just small variations, that have always happened and don't change much, nothing you would notice on a larger period of time. What disturbs me is the way information is molded. What will people remember of the news ? Mostly the title.On the French article, "Des chercheurs parient 5 000 euros sur une pause dans le réchauffement" (Scientists bet € 5,000 on a global warming pause). On another article (in English this time), "Global Warming May Take Ten Year Break".Fine ! Fine ! So we can go on like nothing's happening for another decade !!! How convenient. Let's wait for politicians in all countries getting ready to say : a."See, global warming is not such a threat, average temperatures are colder than last year !". b. "See, the Kyoto protocol was enough, global warming is slowing down!" c. "Global warming ?"Sometimes I get so angry I'd like to say "I don't understand how people can be so [insert swear word of your choice] stupid", but I won't. Because I do.Well, it is sunny today.Read more…
