For the fourth, my roommate Mischelle generously drove Morten and I across town to Culver City in her new mini. I will never voluntarily ride in one again, I decided, after unfolding myself after exiting the toy and several concussions later. In Culver City, we didn't see much evidence of holiday spirt or even living … Continue reading 4th of July
My Birthday
This past Saturday was my birthday. Last year was the big shindig at the abandoned zoo, this one I wanted to be more low key and spontaneous. So, in the morning, I was weighing my desire to have breakfast at Merkato against Eat Well in Glendale. Eat Well won partly because I don't think Merkato … Continue reading My Birthday
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small victories
MOOD: still ill Yesterday, I literally bumped into Cillian Murphy (or his shopping basket, to be precise). He played Jim in 28 Days Later. I played Jim on Halloween. I may've awkwardly put my hand up to the bald patch I had shaved as part of my costume. Ladies (and plenty of fellows)- he's a wee … Continue reading small victories
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Thanks for Chicago Mr. James
I had a dream where I was at a party which was attended by an actress from Melrose Place, the son of Godlike Genius Scott Walker, and Jude Law among others. Jude was wearing a chicken wire fashioned into the shape of a quiff which he'd been given by Johnny Lee Miller. The mood of … Continue reading Thanks for Chicago Mr. James
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Jody Aloysius Crackstar’s LiveJournal — Best of 2002 June to December
I have to (well- should) come up with the best five releases from the latter half of this year. I'm open to, scratch that, GAGGING for suggestions. Please, no "best ofs", "greatest hits", compilations of any sort, singles, re-issues or anything on my disinterest list, which is remarkably set in stone... for the most part. … Continue reading Jody Aloysius Crackstar’s LiveJournal — Best of 2002 June to December
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Dia de los Votos
MOOD: worried The Halloween party was quite a success. A good number of people came and I was inspired to entertain more often. The only person to break anything was me and the carpet looks like there were a couple of spills but I couldn't have been happier. The next day, of course, I took things … Continue reading Dia de los Votos
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Halloween Party
MOOD: comme çi comme ça MUSIC: Moose - The Only Man in Town The Halloween party went surprisingly well. I was Robert Smith and, as such, got into character by drinking rather too much wine... among other things. I remember most of it, although there are conversations I had with people who I don't remember … Continue reading Halloween Party
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Valentine’s Day Massacre
The day started with a bang. I woke up confused and sad, having dreamt that an ex-girlfriend and I had been married and on our wedding night, she was angry at me and perplexingly locked me outside. I couldn't find the dream analysis book but I think there was some pretty obvious meaning. After a … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Massacre
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Jody Aloysius Crackstar’s Journal — Christmas
Drea is coming over tomorrow withMike &Jeremy. I'm not expecting anything on par with our wonderful Thanksgiving but there is such a thing as a Christmas Miracle. Maybe we'll enjoy watching Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in White Christmas. Pete is flying in tomorrow around 11pm. Maybe we can drive up to Mount Wilson and … Continue reading Jody Aloysius Crackstar’s Journal — Christmas
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Lingua Franca
I'm sure this happens to everyone. You go through phases where you use a particular word or figure of speech as if there's no tomorrow. Eventually, they may seem like they're threatening to take over your speech and will never be excised. Years later, you run into or hear from someone that you haven't for … Continue reading Lingua Franca
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