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[Nov. 15th, 2006|01:56 am] |
Here I am sitting on this puter angry as hell. I have become so sick of POP-LIFE/CULTURE being more important than real things out there. Fuck Brad-Jen-Angelina and who-ever else they are banging do I give a shit? No! Or if Tommy is banging Pam again? Could care less. I have a hard time believing that our society is more concerned about that crap than our troops overseas in Iraq. Remember these troops are someones father, son, mother, daughter, loved ones and many other things.
Yet we are concerned about the K-Fed/ Spears break up? People open your eyes. We are not in Iraq to liberate them! Oil kids! Oil! Also if we were so concerned the genocide of a culture or a country that smashed planes into our country shouldn't we be in Africa. So many countries are at civil war in Africa and committing some of the most deplorable things. Contrary to popular belief, Africa's civil wars are not due to its ethnic and religious diversity. Using recently developed models of the overall incidence of civil wars in 161 countries between 1960-1999, this draws lessons with special reference to Africa, showing that the relatively higher incidence of wars in Africa is not due to ethno-linguistic fragmentation, but rather to high levels of poverty and, especially, to failed political institutions. In results of failed governments the rebel armies are raiding rather peaceful villages and raping, murdering, and wiping out the whole village. Yet where is America for that one? Do you really think bringing umpteen-million people over to our country is going to save the world? No it creates more tension to our country! Fuck we have enough homeless here and we big $$$ to all those who come over. Fuck I am from America and never asked for a fucking handout! Then a lot of them bitch about America! Newsflash! Go the fuck home! Bitch about how great your war torn country is! Bye! Next! Hey Speech who-ra for you from Arrested Development you are always preaching how great Africa is why do you live in Memphis? Two words Fuck off. Now by no means am I racist but, I think instead of shipping everybody over here. Why don't we go over there and fix everything in Africa? Oh! What? No oil there? Damn!
So water cooler talk is about Mario Lopez vs. Emmit Smith in Dancing with the Stars. Ghetto don't care. But, yet gang violence and the drop out rates are at an all time high! Why? Parents are pointing the fingers at everything from Pro Wrestling and the School System. Guess what? You didn't notice your kid was in a gang until he was in a body bag or capable to commit a horrible crime. When was the last time you asked how his/her day was? When was the last time you volunteered at the school for anything? These teachers are busting their asses without much help. Instead of finger pointing why don't get your asses involved. The school isn't a free babysitter and the systems aren't funded enough. Aren't you so much better to finger point though? Kids need guidance and mentors something I wasn't given by my parents but I would rather die than not be there for my son. So the next time put down that Coffee Brandy and go read a book with your child.
Now I know I am jumping around like Jack-o on little boys but I got involved in conversation the other day getting the whole you know what you need to being shoved down my throat. So now I have a you know what you need to do! Take responsibility for your own action and nurture your kids. Provide openings for them to advance. Instead of trying to not pretend something does not exist it is time to fix things! How? I am not sure I am only Kitchen Manager not a messiah. But, I do know this my son is the icon of my eye and I do my best to ready him for the road we call life and continue to look through my eyes not what the idiot box tells me to think.
So go ahead put your ribbon magnets on your SUVs and think you are helping. Maybe a protest that no-one will care about should happen because everyone is wondering if Nicole Ritchie is on drugs again or if you can have another drink while your kid does their homework or if the do it all. It is time for more people to lead by example.
In closing I am not claiming to be a saint by any means. But I am parent! I am a damn proud parent! I just needed to vent because I look at the hand I have been delt in life and it blows in some ways. And you know who's fault it is? Mine.... But you will never read about the failures of Joe McBrady in the tabloids. Or hear about how a kitchen manager became father of the year on the news. I am good with that! I don't even know the point I am getting to on this. I think all my frustrtion is watching this mom and her kid at the mall today and some idiot not knowing that we have a ton of troops in Iraq. I have great friends, and a wonderful son and by no way am I finger pointing at you or at any certain person I just think society as a whole could use a good facelift and it starts with families and not bleieving everything you hear. Mad love to you all |
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[May. 30th, 2006|03:43 pm] |
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This is my last LJ entry. It isn't that I don't all of you because I have mad love for you all. But with school coming up and other stuff coming up I decided to downgrade t oone communitty and that will be myspace. Take care all |
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| FUCK THE FUCK OFF |
[May. 14th, 2006|03:22 am] |
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It is 3:20 we close at Midnight and I am just getting home from work ghey. I hate it I worked 16 hours of bullshit. I made a waitress cry one point for me. I did get some texts before close that made me smile. |
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| DEADZ-O |
[May. 12th, 2006|01:09 am] |
My new family member made by Pumpkin Pete of Morbid Creation it is pretty kewl. Click on Deadz-o to see more. |
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[May. 11th, 2006|01:16 pm] |
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Blah f'n blah... Work again what a surprise. My son went back to his mom's :( We are down one at work because Manny is stuck in Canada. Would love for something to go right. Show me some love...... |
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| Gym, Work, repeat |
[Apr. 29th, 2006|02:49 pm] |
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| [ | music |
| | My Guitar Gently Wheeps cover by Spineshank | ] |
Damn I need a life. Can't wait for Monday! I get my LOVERBOY! :D But til then gym, work repeat. Oh I try to find you fuckers online no-one ever is lol. Mad Love ME |
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| Kid stuff |
[Apr. 25th, 2006|10:11 pm] |
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| | I Don't Wanna be Me by Type O Negative | ] |
So my son is very neat.
Today I was flipping through the TV and my son said stop here frantically.
It was a video for the song "I'm not OK" by My Chemical Romance. He was singing the son word for word. Now the funny part is he is five. He also knows all the words to We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister and the Axel F/Crazy Frog song. Boy talk about about taste lol.
The Crazy Frog song comes equipped with the best dork dance I have ever seen. Wish I could tape it and show you guys. I mean this stuff is priceless.
Oh yeah and he says that Lemony should dance with him when she comes over again.
LOL I love that boy |
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[Apr. 25th, 2006|02:38 pm] |
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| | Devildriver | ] |
So I was stretching my ear today. Connor looks at me and says, "Daddy those ear things are to big for your ears. Why are you making your holes bigger?"
I replied, "That is what daddy likes"
He says "But you have them in your nipple too. That must hurt you are the toughest man I have ever met."
I said, "Why is that? Because daddy has piercings?"
He says, "No but everytime you pick me up mommy's boyfriend goes and hides upstairs. And I remember him telling mommy if you said anything bad to her and mommy said I wouldn't do that because I don't want to visit you in the hospital."
I said, "Daddy would never hurt anyone unless they hurt you"
He says, "That is ok daddy. I have a big head and I would headbutt him"
I said, "Now you know being a bully isn't going to fix anything?"
He said, "Who wants to fix him? If I headbutt him it will break him."
(Now keep in mind I am trying to convince him that fighting is not a good thing. But when he said that all I could think of is "Thats my boy")
So after about twenty minutes of explaining that fighting isn't a good thing he finally understood. He and I wrestled for a bit. Then he caught me with a headbutt in my eye by mistake. He then rubs my back and says,
"Daddy I am sorry I didn't mean to break you. I will use my head for good from now on"
What dork I love him but what a dork! |
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[Apr. 12th, 2006|10:41 am] |
To you,
ELEPHANT SHOES |
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[Apr. 8th, 2006|01:42 pm] |
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| | I'm Not OK--My Chemical Romance | ] |
| Your Theme Song is Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf | 
"I like smoke and lightning
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And the feelin' that I'm under"
A total independent spirit, you can't be held down or fenced in.
You crave the feeling of wind on your face... and totally freedom.
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[Mar. 27th, 2006|01:45 am] |
I would like to wish my amiga Kelly a Happy Unbirthday. She is a wonderful person and deserves props. |
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| Raise my glass |
[Feb. 15th, 2006|06:44 pm] |
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| | Cop Killer by Body COunt | ] |
Oh my fucking god! I heard the news today and I am shocked! I can’t believe my eyes from what I have just read. A man who served as a estranged chaotic father to me has come and passed. Geno D'Alessandro Sr is dead! Are you fucking kidding me?
This man was incredible under his rough demeanor he was a kind and caring man who was always looking out for you as a friend. I was in my first band Shotgun Sniper in ’86 (yes I was 14 when I first played Geno’s SHHHHHH) we would play Port Billiards, Repetes, DeNans but man I loved playing Geno’s it was always a rush in the 80’s when Monica would bring me beers, when Geno and JR would always welcome me with open arms and advice on what I should do next. Geno always told me in his good gruff voice with a wooden match in his mouth. “Jerry, I mean Joe this buisiness is the shits but you play your heart out people like you. Keep at it! I know you don’t want to be famous so enjoy what you do and pay me for me the fucking beer also” To that magnitude Geno, JR, Barbara and Strawberry Don were my extended family. Barbara was the most wasted booker in the state of Maine and possibly the world. I used to be in a band called Brick Tracy that broke up in 1996 she would still call in 2000 for me to play if it was any other bar I would of said no. Geno’s always had a certain energy for me. Whether full or empty I always played my heart out. Geno dug that. Weather it was Strawberry Don wondering away from soundcheck because he took to much acid and it kicked in and we did our own sound we would bust our asses at Geno’s. Geno and JR always offered a good hello and a story for me. For those of you who don’t know JR is Geno’s son and my arch enemy in cribbage who like Geno always had a good story to tell. Both men are wonderful people. I wish the best for JR and send my condolences to the whole family and staff of Geno D'Alessandro Sr.
I am sad that I never got to play for Geno at his new bar. I haven’t been able to put a full commitment toward music at this part in my life but I will however play there soon even if it is on a Tuesday.
Geno D'Alessandro Sr. thank you for everything!
I wish the best for your family and friends in this time of hardship.
There are so many stories I could tell but instead next time I am out I will raise my glass to him. |
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