I think people invent conspiracy theories for the same reasons that others cling to religion; they are just coming at it from an slightly different position. The religious believe there's this big Daddy in the sky who has everything under control; there is a plan and we all have our part to play. Comforting, so … Continue reading God and the Illuminati
Lady in Red
There is a lady in the place when I stop in near closing time. She has red leather pants and a bad attitude. Which one led to the other, I wonder? There’s no way they’re not connected. A chicken and the egg scenario I’m determined to get to the bottom of. Leather pants. Man. What … Continue reading Lady in Red
Hedda & Lance: a Love Story – part one
by Balls Malone contents “Oh, baby! You know what I love about you, baby? I love the way you suck my cock. I love that almost as much as I love your cunt. And you know how much I love your cunt,” said Lance Johnson, his voice heavy with lust. “I don't... No, put him … Continue reading Hedda & Lance: a Love Story – part one
On Judgement
If you are unable to find respectful, kind, and intelligent people to be with, this means that the respectful, kind, and intelligent people are avoiding you. Turn your gaze inward and try to figure out why that is. This is not some kind of nebulous or ambiguous concept, like karma or the law of attraction. … Continue reading On Judgement
A Touch of Class
by Balls Malone Classy Man is sitting enjoying a scotch on his sumptuous white leather sofa. He takes a sip and smiles at us. Some light jazz starts playing. “You know, there's nothing like a touch of smooth jazz to really loosen me up.” Xylophone enters the musical arrangement. Classy Man closes his eyes and … Continue reading A Touch of Class
Japanese Commuter Diaries
Intro here. They are flooding the rice paddies now. The vistas of dirt fields are now filled with water; transformed into wetland almost overnight. In the evening light, they reflect the sky and mountains behind; like a placid lake segmented by the grids of paddy walls. Looking down at the nearby paddies from the train, … Continue reading Japanese Commuter Diaries
Corporate Capitalism Fucks the Gizmal
To start with, let's get one thing straight here: capitalism isn't bad. Basic capitalism isn't the problem. People selling their goods and services for money that they can buy goods and services with is a fine way to function. There's nothing wrong with this. It's the parasitic class of corporate capitalists that are the problem. … Continue reading Corporate Capitalism Fucks the Gizmal
Scavengers
It's the outrage scavenger hunt! Hooray! It's time to get offended! Time to get outraged! What fun! What's this? Is that a white woman wearing a kimono? Appropriation! Let's all pile on and ruin her life! It's time to make a difference. Did someone ignorant share an extreme opinion you don't like? We can't just … Continue reading Scavengers
Japanese Commuter Diaries
INTRO HERE On the train. Today I decide to change it up: sit in a seat other than my normal one. I can choose because I always arrive early enough to get the seat I want. My normal seat is usually in the last booth on the train (my commuter train has two cars, generally), … Continue reading Japanese Commuter Diaries
Japanese Commuter Diaries
INTRO HERE On the train. In the daytime, the outside world offers itself as entertainment. Always something new to be seen. Some subtle thing about a place that I missed before. This is my morning leg. But what of the night? In the dark, the outside view is gone: obliterated by the bright light in … Continue reading Japanese Commuter Diaries
Muse Vassal 