December 2012
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Byecycle
The idea of time being linear has baffled me for quite a while. Everything we as humans know in this universe run in cycles, yet time continues forward, unbending, like some kind of metaphysical unbreakable comb?
From the beginning of existence, our lives have been based on cycles. The rotation of the earth around the sun, harvest seasons and lunar cycles dictating the currents of the sea —...
April 2012
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Anonymous asked: So touched by your piece about the new record and your personal experience of it... There is nothing better for me than people connecting - really getting it - in whatever way they do. I was empty today, but am filled to the point of overflowing all because of witnessing the beautiful, honest description of you. Thanks for giving back, and I hope to see you in Portland (or the Bay) soon. Love, Jim...
What it means to be reborn
For the first time since I moved to Portland, I felt homesick.
It had only been about six weeks since I had moved, so I guess the newness of being here had started to wear off. I was at home with Keefe and his friend Joey, who was staying with us while travelling through town. We were all fans of the same local bands growing up, but Joey takes it to another level. His website,...
December 2011
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Just a good ol' boy
I totally just fucking Bo Duke’d my way out of a parking ticket.
Growing up watching “The Dukes of Hazzard,” I’ve always wished I could be a Robin Hood-style outlaw, constantly getting over on the sheriff and running wild all over town. But mostly I’ve just wanted to hood slide across my car with legitimate reason.
While I have had a few run-ins with the law, it...
September 2011
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Longing for third-and-long
It has only been a week, but I miss my best friend.
We’ve been friends my entire life, and we are still friends, but we’re just not as close as we used to be. It’s not like we’ve had a falling out or anything. It’s mostly just life that has come between us.
The main reason for our rift has been my work schedule. It creates a great divide between us, hampering the amount of time we spend together....
August 2011
3 posts
Fore Fathers, the First Amendment and Two-year...
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
This is the First Amendment of the Constitution and nowhere in there does it guarantee cell service.
Over the past two weeks,...
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Me and 2000 of my closest friends
I remember my first concert.
For story purposes, I always tell people it was Family Values ’98. Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Rammstein and Korn. I was 13 and went with my brother, my cousins and a couple of their friends. It was the first time I was in a mosh pit. It was the concert that hooked me into metal and live shows. It still holds a place in my Top Five, but it was not my first experience with...
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Back on the Bike
“It’s just like riding a bike.”
Apparently, jumping back into something — anything — is easy.
“As easy as riding a bike.”
Well, the first time I got back on a bike in over 15 years, I almost fell off, couldn’t keep my balance and was sore for a week after.
So hopefully my return to writing goes a bit more smoothly.
My bike riding skills have improved remarkably since I first rode Keefe’s bike to...
