"Isn't it romantic?" I find myself saying that to myself almost exclusively. The sentiment I've perhaps schooled myself on the most is something that I keep close to me, if not exactly private. It's been more theoretical rather than practiced than I'd like to admit. It's another 'Valentine's' season but it's another year I sit … Continue reading What’s Easy For Two…
Tag: Musings
Art History
There’s so much photography honestly. There’s so much imagery in the world that it is almost impossible to comprehend how much it actually tells us about the world. I can’t help myself, like ever. I get lost in what other visuals tell me. I get so lost sometimes that I can’t take in all I’m … Continue reading Art History
Dreaming’s For Free
Oh my darlingI can understand why the rich manSends the poor man to die in a foreign landWhat is it worth? (What is it worth?)Oh my babyThe man on high says I gotta fightIt's the cost to be free, am I really freeWhen I come home? (When I come home?) It's a dark, dark day. … Continue reading Dreaming’s For Free
You’ve Been On My Mind
Well, here we are in 2026. I find myself gathering my feelings and making them thoughts as the big change I've set myself up for for this first quarter of the year starts to unfold. These words and photos bridge the weirdness of my own way of how I look at the turn of solstice … Continue reading You’ve Been On My Mind
It Was A Very Good Year
But now the days are short, I'm in the autumn of the yearAnd now I think of my life as vintage wine from fine old kegsFrom the brim to the dregs, and it poured sweet and clearIt was a very good year.... For the record, I dig Della Reese's version that eeked into the Billboard … Continue reading It Was A Very Good Year
IS That All There IS…
I feel like I've already done everything: I've lived on my own. For the second time I own the car I've always wanted. I've traveled and seen some very breathtakingly, heartbreakingly beautiful parts of the world that are viable to see within the limits I find myself in society. I've eaten some delicious food. I've … Continue reading IS That All There IS…
Your Image Still Remains
Let the alchemy of all relationships work on you. That's my High John the Conquerer lesson as of late. I'm not gonna outsmart the powers that be alone. I don't know how to simplify the last few months. Photos recent and old tell a lot of stories I'm trying to sort through. These days the … Continue reading Your Image Still Remains
Admiral Archive #1
(This is a very old piece of writing that I did in 2013. Appropriate to revive as it's that season where we revisit the past to look forward. A correlating piece from a few years ago can be found here on Tasteful Rude).This story is one of those stories I sort of tell, half-heartedly, in … Continue reading Admiral Archive #1
Dry Your Eyes – Angel Baby – Yes, I’m Ready
I actually had to work last Saturday. For whatever reason, I looked up at the BART station sign as I squinted in the September sunrise light. Flashing on the older red of the Fruitvale station screens said something about there being a lowrider show in The Mission starting at 1pm. It was the weekend after … Continue reading Dry Your Eyes – Angel Baby – Yes, I’m Ready
The Philadelphia Story Part 1: Love Brought You Home
Thank you. I'm really looking forward to your writing about Philadelphia... Michael just replied to a comment I made on his post about Formstone. Apologies for being so free form with this. I sat with myself, wondering what Michael was looking forward to. I did remember, realistically I never really said why am I choosing … Continue reading The Philadelphia Story Part 1: Love Brought You Home