Another True Monster

Here’s a SNIPPET for a demo of an interlude called “Them Blues.”...

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:52:00 -0400

Here’s a SNIPPET for a demo of an interlude called “Them Blues.” Hopefully it’ll appear on my demo poetry collection I want to make in order to perfect my slam poems. I can’t lie; I also really, really, really wanted to sing and have been listening to a lot of Bessie Smith!

Compelling evidence for a compelling breach in evolutionary...

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:01:57 -0400

Compelling evidence for a compelling breach in evolutionary understanding.

When I release my first book, this is what I’ll be...

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:50 -0400

When I release my first book, this is what I’ll be playing. Hold me to my word.

P.S. -Beth Ditto and her band, Gossip, are both amazing! Thanks Arts Writing class “textbook”.

Maurice Sendak joins the Monsters.

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:44:00 -0400

Maurice Sendak joins the Monsters.:

“Sendak understood that kids need literature that makes adults uncomfortable. They need books that reflect their chaotic and dark worlds, in which sometimes children do have to feed their mothers.” — Slate.com

Dear noisy zoologists, This adorable, cuddly,...

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:44:55 -0400

Dear noisy zoologists,

This adorable, cuddly, cheek-pinching-cute seal is actually MINE and I want it back.

Thanks.

Proof that cats (and not bears) are the closest living relative...

Fri, 04 May 2012 01:28:00 -0400

Proof that cats (and not bears) are the closest living relative of seals. Look at all that blubber!

theguywhowearsblue: somewheretropical: royalhylian: animalclou...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:38:12 -0500

[Flash 10 is required to watch video.]

theguywhowearsblue:

somewheretropical:

royalhylian:

animalclouds:

localmyth:

god bless america

Dead

shit is so stupid

ZACH.

same.

“THIS is how you flap your booty” — roommate, after sending me the link and reflecting on my brief dabbling in the art.

Even though Cassie has, thus far, only proven herself to be a...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:07:00 -0500

Even though Cassie has, thus far, only proven herself to be a mediocre singer, she releases singles that I can’t help but fall in love with! First “Long Way 2 Go”, then “Me & U” (which was her debut single), now “King of Hearts.” I adore the ethereal background voices!

I have just received the news that Whitney Houston has died;...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:18:00 -0500

I have just received the news that Whitney Houston has died; Needless to say, I’m devastated. Whitney was undeniably “the Voice”, influencing the likes of powerhouses Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and Christina Aguilera. Houston was the greatest vocalist radio stations have ever played. Unfortunately, she didn’t have the time to make the comeback she was ultimately worthy of. I Look to You, Whitney.

Interspecies Interaction is always a fascinating occurrence.

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:11:00 -0500

Interspecies Interaction is always a fascinating occurrence.

In light of the SOPA/PIPA rampage, I dedicate this song by Kate...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:57:00 -0500

In light of the SOPA/PIPA rampage, I dedicate this song by Kate Bush to all the victims of internet addiction. Yes, this has something to do with my current Kate Bush obsession. Yes, this has something to do with your current internet addiction (and mine?). Just listen to the lyrics.

The sheer content and surrounding events that correspond with...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:43:00 -0500

The sheer content and surrounding events that correspond with Sylvia Plath’s “Edge” makes it my favorite poem of hers. Written February 5th, 1963, “Edge” foreshadowed Sylvia’s gesture of leaving two cups of milk with her children just before her suicide on February 11th. While it is indeed a tragic action, it is nevertheless a fascinating element to the life of one of the world’s most celebrated poets. Her husband, Ted Hughes would end up including “Edge” in Plath’s posthumous classic,Ariel,in 1965.

I’ve decided to record “Edge” as the first recording in a series of poems that I truly adore. Also included in this recording are the first verses of “Lady Lazarus.”

My Roommate's Gorgeous Blog!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:03:00 -0500

My Roommate's Gorgeous Blog!:

Everyone needs to check this blog out! My roommate designed the entire blog himself and it shows; it’s truly amazing!

Some folks want a mansion. Other folks want a life-long...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:48:37 -0500

Some folks want a mansion. Other folks want a life-long vacation. I want one of these.

My favorite meme so far. Period.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:38:34 -0500

My favorite meme so far. Period.

I remember crying when I watched this in elementary school....

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:17:49 -0500

I remember crying when I watched this in elementary school. Today, I watched this with my younger brother, hoping that the message of both King’s speech and vision would ingrain itself in his destiny. Won’t you watch it with us and let one of civil rights most influential figures enlighten you?

Project Sonnet

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:46:00 -0500

Continuing in the vein of the true poet-nerd I am, I’ve decided to devote a slice of 2012 to working with more formal poetry. While I’ll undoubtedly be doing this in my Craft of Poetry class this semester, I nevertheless still felt obligated to start experimenting and honing this rather wimpy muscle of mine. I blame the craftsman in me. Since the sonnet is often revered as the pinnacle of poetic forms and is (believe-it-or-not) a form I’ve never worked with, I think it’s a rather appropriate start. Expect some sonnets. Or don’t —just let them pop-up on your dashboard as a surprise!

Project Sonnet begins now.

p.s. -I encourage anyone reading this to take a risk and try it out. My favorite poet, Anne Sexton, started writing poetry after watching a TV special on which I.A. Richards demonstrated the most popular variations of the sonnet. Within three years, she became an icon. You can as well.

After watching so many dramas, my outlook on love is becoming unrealistic. I really hope I can find love in life and not end up being a cat lady O_O

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:20:55 -0500

True Story. I don’t want to end up with all that fur on my clothes.

P.S. —I’ll make sure you’re not an old cat lady. We’re gonna find you a nice Native American man.

Ah, Madonna’s “Live To Tell.” This song is not...

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:08:00 -0500

Ah, Madonna’s “Live To Tell.” This song is not merely my favorite Madonna song; it is Madonna’s finest six minutes, period. Like much of the True Blue album, this song marks Madonna’s handling of more mature themes and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. We definitely need another Madonna/Patrick Leonard songwriting collaboration!

p.s. - Despite how creepy or fake some people find Melissa Totten’s interpretations of Madge’s songs, I personally love her Hi-NRG takes of “Live To Tell”!

I absolutely love this performance! She looks stunning and has...

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:12:00 -0500

I absolutely love this performance! She looks stunning and has amazing poise! I find that Adele’s great stage presence makes her performances incredible. Even though she only recently regained her voice in this video, the rough edge is searing. 1:44 gets me every time. Plus, I’ve always wanted the cool ambivalence she has.

Also check out the “Set Fire To The Rain (Live at Royal Albert Hall)”!