There are a few places that I love so much, I could spend hours doing nothing but sitting in their presence. Which makes them kind of like my apartment that I never leave. Which is why I probably I worship them as I do. All but one of those places are outside of this country, which is okay, because the american one is just down the street from me. Its official name is the “Brooklyn Heights Promenade,” but I don’t really like the word “promenade,” so I call it, “that place down by the water.”

Around 4 or 5, on a nice day, it becomes a fairground for the elderly and therefore, a carnival for me. It’s the best place to watch the sun set and the best place to see the city without feeling like you’re in the city. It’s quiet and it’s beautiful and it’s perfect for sudoku and reading and writing, but you have to get there before it gets dark if you want to see the Geriatric Mile. They have 8 o’clock bedtimes, you know. Continue reading »

This just in from a friend of mine up in Michigan who has a brother in Texas who sent her this email today:

In response to a World Court order to stay the Aug. 5 lethal injection of convicted rapist-killer and illegal alien Jose Medellin.

Texas Governor Rick Perry’s office rejected Mexico’s complaint and the World Court ruling

“The world court has no standing in Texas, and Texas is not bound by a ruling or edict from a foreign court,” Perry spokesman Robert Black said. “It is easy to get caught up in discussions of international law and justice and treaties. It’s very important to remember that these individuals are on death row for killing our citizens.”

The father of one of the victims said:

“The world court don’t mean diddly. This business belongs in the state of Texas. The people of the state of Texas support the execution. We thank them. The rest of them can go to hell.”

Read the full story here: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=69849

These personal surveys come around from time to time. I haven’t done one in a while, but because Ana asked, here it is:

1. What are the last 3 things you purchased?

Gatorade
Cracker Jacks
Seven Gallons of Gas

2. What are the last 3 albums you downloaded?

All of the Jay Reatard I could find
Neko Case: Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
The New Pornographers: Challengers

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The absence of Walmart and cars and highways and chain restaurants makes it easy to get sucked in to this city, which really is its own little world. On the occasion that I’m able to escape the island and head back to Texas or Oklahoma, I’m reminded of how the other 99% live. How I used to live. How I sometimes wish I still did live. Or could live. Or might live again someday.

New York is ahead of the game on some things and on others they appear delusional–like they’ve strapped on some paper wings believing they can fly. It’s funny to watch and its usually harmless, but the other day, New York got caught with its pants down. Continue reading »