Not a Lick of Work

For those of you who have been looking at the times these pieces are posted you’ll come to the conclusion that I’m really not working today. Look at the times and guess-timate how long it takes to write, edit, and finalize these pieces and you’ll be like, “Holy crap! He’s not doing anything.“
I [...]

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I Know. I Know. The Title Sucks.

“A Time We Lived Together”
I’ve never liked that title by the way. Too heavy. It misses the point I’m trying to convey. I stick with it for the same reason you keep your cell phone number for years: if it changes, how will people find you?

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My New Neighbor, maybe

So I’ve been looking at this place…
It’s time for me to buy a place. After this summer’s sublet, I just need something to call my own.
I have this place in mind that’s in the neighborhood I was raised: Jefferson Park. The place is just a stone’s throw (if you can throw a stone the distance [...]

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Some Good News

The last couple of pieces (that’s what I’ve chosen to call these ‘posts’ or ‘entries’) have been a bit heavy.
Here are some good things that have been happening:

Little T is about 9 months old and is a GREAT baby. I wish I lived closer so I could see him more.
My friends L & A had [...]

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Jazz Lightning

I’m at my desk now and I should be working but I have the office to myself for a few moments so I’ll quickly write you a note. Our secret, okay?
I apologize if the writing isn’t clear. I went to bed at 2AM ’cause my flight got in after midnight and then I had a [...]

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A Controlled Fall

A successful turn on a bike (motorcycle or bicycle) is a controlled fall.
The bike will turn in the direction it leans. Lean left, turn left. Lean right, turn right.
Here’s the trick: at speeds greater than 15 mph (approx) you have to turn the wheel in the opposite direction. This is the only way you’ll get [...]

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Mad Blogging

I’ve been putting stuff up like crazy on my “Stuff I Like” blog.
It’s because there’s a lot of sad stuff this week and I want to fill the void.

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Uncle,… I don’t know what to say.

I kissed my uncle good-bye.
I held his hand and we squeezed each other’s finger tips as we let go.
Please, as you read this, use my sadness to somehow make your life better.

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OE Thanks for the Drink!

Right now, I’m drung. Drunk.
You know that I don’t drink much. Well tonight I drank much with Cousin OE.
WE came home from the hospital and she’s like, “Let’s drink!!!” OK. If ever there is a reason to drink this is it.
So we shared stories. It was fun. We talked [...]

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Want to Feel Better Than You’re Feeling Now?

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.
And here are the original lyrics, followed by the English translation:
Bhulbona ar shohojeteShei praan e mon uthbe meteMrittu majhe dhaka acheje ontohin praan
Bojre tomar baje bashiShe ki shohoj gaanShei shurete jagbo ami(Repeat 3X)
Shei jhor jeno shoi anondeChittobinar taareShotto-shundu dosh digontoNachao je [...]

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