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I'm a loner Dottie, a rebel

Hooray! I have a live journal. I can now tell the whole world how misunderstood and full of angst I am. But first, an old story. This happened about a month ago, but it’s a damn fine story and seems to...

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On the road with Kerouac sheltered in his bivouac

A combination of driving back from the Ben Folds concert, Carlos’ adventures (which I was invited to attend, but as cruel fate would have it, Carlos called a few hours after the Mietus family realized...

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The basement of the Alamo

Wow. When I first started this I thought I’d write in it once or twice a week tops. But lo and behold, two posts inside 24 hours. Who knew my life was so full of zany mishaps and madcap hijinx? Today’s...

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The whole Judy Garland thing kinda turned me on

Today’s entry opens with Marvelous Mark – my derelict roommate – sobbing like a baby because his girlfriend cheated on him . . . . . . .with another girl. I could go into details but you’ve already...

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a malt glengarry for me and my friend here

Taking advantage of our time off, Mr. Curtis and myself ventured to the Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino. Now I didn’t expect to be transported to Vegas circa 1961, but somehow this place wasn’t what I...

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My job consists of basically masking my contempt for the assholes in charge

Craig is, without doubt, the worst manager in the history of managers. Ever. I could write my dissertation on his lacking managerial skills, but I’ll spare you and just fill you in on the...

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I’m in love with the world through the eyes of a girl

After the longest and busiest finals week I’ve had yet, compounded with the fact that I was up late enough to see the sun rise that morning, come Friday I am exhausted. It’s seven in the morning and I...

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I only smoke cigarettes and pot. Never cigars or crack. Nasty habit those two.

It’s been awhile since we’ve last spoken. And ironically enough that is why I kept putting off a new update. After realizing I had gone this long without divulging another chapter of my rock-star...

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When the sunshine don't work, the good Lord bring the rain in

If my life is anything like the Truman Show, in that everyone around me is set to do a specific task during the day to make everything seem more real, those that are in charge took today off. To put it...

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Figure out how to tell Charlie's wife what happened to her freezer full of meat

There are certain things in our lives that make us complete, or at least, things we think will help. Material possessions that add that extra spice to our day. Fantasies that are not really even worthy...

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I'm funnier when I'm wet and cold

PART I: BREADSTICKS AND AUTOGRAPHS It’s 2 AM Saturday morning. I just now realize that I need a cooler for the weekend. Though I wanted to go to bed early, I have no other choice but to run to Wal-Mart...

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I packed my suitcase and threw it away

Within three hours of completing my last final, thus marking the start to my summer, I find myself helping Matt move his TV and some other things into the apartment. As we fumble his entertainment...

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As the wind-up toys wind down

“This is the type of girl who will have oral sex with you on your very first date but won’t let you look inside her glove compartment at the moment because it contains a Backstreet Boys CD. These are...

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I'm a loner Dottie, a rebel

Hooray! I have a live journal. I can now tell the whole world how misunderstood and full of angst I am. But first, an old story. This happened about a month ago, but it’s a damn fine story and seems to...

View Article

On the road with Kerouac sheltered in his bivouac

A combination of driving back from the Ben Folds concert, Carlos’ adventures (which I was invited to attend, but as cruel fate would have it, Carlos called a few hours after the Mietus family realized...

View Article


The basement of the Alamo

Wow. When I first started this I thought I’d write in it once or twice a week tops. But lo and behold, two posts inside 24 hours. Who knew my life was so full of zany mishaps and madcap hijinx? Today’s...

View Article

The whole Judy Garland thing kinda turned me on

Today’s entry opens with Marvelous Mark – my derelict roommate – sobbing like a baby because his girlfriend cheated on him . . . . . . .with another girl. I could go into details but you’ve already...

View Article


a malt glengarry for me and my friend here

Taking advantage of our time off, Mr. Curtis and myself ventured to the Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino. Now I didn’t expect to be transported to Vegas circa 1961, but somehow this place wasn’t what I...

View Article

My job consists of basically masking my contempt for the assholes in charge

Craig is, without doubt, the worst manager in the history of managers. Ever. I could write my dissertation on his lacking managerial skills, but I’ll spare you and just fill you in on the...

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I’m in love with the world through the eyes of a girl

After the longest and busiest finals week I’ve had yet, compounded with the fact that I was up late enough to see the sun rise that morning, come Friday I am exhausted. It’s seven in the morning and I...

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