Coke bottle glasses and model trains.

Go back and edit.

Unicorns vs. Candy corn…

What is time?

Would David the Gnome win in a fight against Verne Troyer?

Time is something that does not exist.

Que the music *^

I tripped last night and stubbed my dick on the coffee table

David the Gnome

Time is infinite

We are mortals yet immortal<>

WTF?!

Rimshot

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This Is What I’m Listening to Right Now!!!

The Beautiful Mistake – Ligh a Match

Koufax – Roll the Dice

Alkaline Trio – Maybe I’ll Catch Fire

The Appleseed Cast – Fight Song

Search/Rescue – You Got Lucky

Murder by Death – Holy Lord, Shawshank Redemption is Such a Good Movie!

The Get Up Kids – Walking on a Wire

This video is featured on TED, a website that promotes intelligence. The speaker is a young man named Renny Gleeson. His talk is about cell phone use and the ways that this technology is shaping us as humans. We have implemented ways of viewing our cell phones no matter where we are or who we are with. He also speaks about how brusque we are with the people who are physically standing right in front of us while we talk or text message with someone else. This has become a very acceptable yet extremely rude societal normalcy. When will technology become available which causes us to be MORE human?

Autumn air. So brisk so refreshing. I feel the breeze like a hand on my shoulder. The most precious images of death. Leaves changing colours and creatures disappear into the ebb of the changing world. Such potent scents and picturesque moments. The sky is heavy like it’s falling down. Nights are colder and days are shorter. A playful thought tickles my mind and I find myself as a child. My imaginary world is on the bottom of this leaf pile. Shall I jump in? 1-2-3…

Invisible Children wants you to be a roadie. Listen to these stories from past roadies. It will change your life and you will become part of a movement. APPLY BY OCTOBER 21st!!!

My campaign is simple. It’s a suggestion. The laziness of people really astounds me. I can understand how something as simple as the art of using words has become abated in this day and age. Why not? With a McDonalds and a Dunkin Donuts on every corner, serving us through drive-thrus, why would we have any ambition to take initiative and go an extra mile. “Hey this fast-food place doesn’t have a drive-thru window! What nerve!! Let’s drive to the next one, I’m not walking in!” We have become spoiled. Sure, I like things to be simple and easy. Does that mean that our intelligence has to be sacrificed for convenience? Let me get on with my point. We have already sunk too deep in to the butchering of the English language, so I won’t suggest trying to bandage that wound. What I am suggesting is one simple and small change. Zero! Yes, zero. It is a number, yet for some reason it has been replaced. How did we let a letter take the place of a number? Zero (0) has been replaced with O (pronounced oh). Most of us are guilty of doing this. I suggest that we bring zero back. Is it really that difficult? When you buy something at the store the clerk will tell you that your total is $10.04 (ten O four). Why not say Ten dollars and four cents? It is easy and makes you sound more intelligent. ZERO!! Let’s bring zero back. Something simple that we can all do in a world of ebonics and acronyms. Sure, the English language has had a monumental shift but why should we allow letters to take the place of numbers? Whats next, 8 will be G? No, I say fuck that! Bring back the number zero. Who’s with me?

Murder by Death is an American rock band from Bloomington, Indiana. The band was discovered by friend and fellow musician Geoff Rickly (vocalist) of the band Thursday. Murder by Death’s label, Vagrant Records claims that the band’s “Jaw-dropping performances on record make you yearn for the chance to experience their energy up close and in person”. As a fan of the band I can agree entirely. The band will be playing a show at Daniel Street Club in Milford, CT on Wednesday October 14th.

I had a chance to conduct a brief interview with Adam Turla (vocalist/guitarist), of Murder by Death. Adam said that the band has found itself and its sound. This quartet comes together to produce an interesting and diverse, yet very dark sounding style of music which comes from Adam writing poetic lyrics into a journal. The name Murder by Death comes from the 1976 Robert Moore comedy film of the same name. The band chose the name because it has a dark and eerie sound to it but also contains the element of humor. Each album from Murder by Death has showcased the bands talent in a different way without any kind of album duplication. Adam echoed this statement by saying  “I would hate to think of putting out a caricature of past albums”.  Adam promises a great show for the fans with great opening acts. Murder by Death will be playing with Langhorne Slim and long time touring mates Kiss Kiss. Adam remembers playing shows in the past with Kiss Kiss and having a great time. He said he enjoys having other acts that will compliment the sound of Murder by Death. Adam likes to pick out what he called “A good batch of people” to tour with. Adam feels good about the success of touring this year. The band got to play in Europe and some exotic places and got to headline a huge tour as well. Some years Murder by Death has played 200 or more shows. Adam says that this is what they do, “It’s a job, we do this for a living”. The band is looking forward to finishing up the rest of this tour and heading back home to write and record a new album.

The band was approached by writer Jeff Vandermeer, to write an instrumental album for the sci-fi book called “Finch”. The album features seven well written songs and they are available on Murder by Death’s website. Adam urges fans to come out to Daniel Street and see Murder by Death play live. Murder by Death is definitely worth seeing. I think Adam’s most important statement in the interview was when he said that Murder by Death just wants to “Have fun and make good music”. Murder by Death will be at Daniel Street Club this Wednesday, October 14th. Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 at the door. The bands website is http://www.murderbydeath.com

Special thanks to Katy Hardy at Vagrant Records

Who Made Your Bag?

This question is for men and women that use any kind of bag. In general we don’t know or care where our clothing came from. We have become conditioned not to ask. As long as we are getting inexpensive products that look good it doesn’t even cross our minds that people are being exploited in order for you to look good. INVISIBLE CHILDREN and MEND are working together to allow the makers of MEND bags to be recognized. These are women that live in the poorest parts of the world. Each bag will have the bag makers name on it and a website where you will be able to see a profile of the bag maker. INVISIBLE CHILDREN is once again taking steps to help.

The Ivoryton Piano Factory – ESRT Page 14

As I Lay Dying – Collision

Say Anything – I Want to Know Your Plans

Jimmy Eat World – For Me This Is Heaven

Down to Earth Approach – All We Have

Paul Maziar - Lost in Beginnings

Haste the Day – The Perfect Night

Isobell Campbell & Mark Lanegan – Come On Over (turn me on)

The Postal Service – Such Great Heights

Acceptance – So Contagious

Emery – In A Win, Win Situation

Manchester Orchestra – Don’t Let Them See You Cry

Brand New – Daisy

Reggie And The Full Effect – Fought and Won One

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“Where The Wild Things Are” is based on one the most loved childrens books. This movie looks fun and creative. I hope you enjoy the trailer and I cannot wait til this comes out in the theater. I have not been this excited for a new movie in a very very long time. ENJOY!

Song by Arcade Fire- Wake Up