Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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Halloween 2018

I started the day with a Retro post on Facebook,

There, much sloppier than in my memory, were Sprout, the Jolly Green Giant, and niblet.

Ignoring the random capitalization by text-to-speech, I press on.

Pulling into the mcbee's, wow, text-to-speech.



Pulling into the Mickey D's, I see the birds that hang out at the lake here.

Continue my Diana Ross listening, with a Supremes song here, to complement the one I hurt at home which was Age of Aquarius let the sunshine in.

I see another patient, with two drinks, trying to win the prize on the last day, I think.



She's older than she thought she'd be, and very much alone.

There's another guy, waiting for his Uber or something.


I think back to being niblet, or was it sprout, and it must have been 1987.

The customer here, who's very alone, is no longer alone.

New and your face lights up.

I was alone that, and my hair was so short.

A baby, really.

Sheila E, is singing the Glamorous Life. And I'm remembering that specific smell of the car that took me to school selflessly.





























Tuesday, October 30, 2018

it's working

And if I win free McDonald's for Life tomorrow,

Will I remember what I said I would do with the windfall?

Thank you McDonald's Halloween game, 4 medium drinks, medium coffees not iced coffee, the large fries.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

On 10th Avenue

Entering the town of Palm Springs

Passed Johnny Q's, the sight of Triumph and tragedy.

On 210th Avenue North, high school and Elementary right next to each other now.

Two steps away from Mom.






3 sunny days

I don't think it was the Fourth of July.

Police activity and Corners blocked off, near 10th and Congress.


Saturday, October 27, 2018

The sky is golden

 A little pink,

Clouds of lavender edged with gold

A pattern headed Northwest





Pinker Now
And leveling across

Less slanted

Over with

Back to Blue

Before Darkness



















church and state

Play last night

Saw Dan and Adam in the play. Adam by teleprompter.






Wednesday, October 24, 2018

I am really perplexed

 I'm in a place, that usually feels really nice.

I'm interested in the effects of Music on our feelings.

And, why text-to-speech just capitalize the word music. But not this time.

As  Dr rubenstien says, be that as it may

One time here, my aunts were really bothered by the music.

Today, I'm really bothered by the music.

The songs aren't that bad. I kind of like ready for that jelly, and a see a song I just heard.

Stops for brief moment, it is such a relief.

Some young people come in and start dancing little.

Some kids come in, and they run around and seem like they're having a great time.

But I continue to be very annoyed at the sounds.

I suppose if someone stood behind the scenes, they could use the music to encourage some people to come back, and some people to stay, and some people to leave.

And then of course there's the temperature, and the decor, and the whole idea of consumer Behavior fascinates me.

Like right now, I'm hearing please don't stop the music, which I usually like.

But, the drums do seem abnormally loud today. In all of these songs.

Do they actually change the mix or arrangement of songs? According to location?

Are there DJs, or music producers, hired to change the music as well as select the music for Consumer environment?
































Friday, October 19, 2018

oh really

There's nothing

Time won't change

And look different

Shirley by tomorrow



But maybe after the next blink.










Thursday, October 18, 2018

Paulo Coelho

The Spy

p.13

 Memories are full of caprice, where images of things we've experienced are still capable of suffocating us through one small detail or insignificant sound.

Sunday, October 14, 2018

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America Ventura Highway and Prince

Sorry boy, but I've been hit by
Purple rain
Aw, come on Joe, you can always
Change your name

I always noticed the Purple Rain lyric, at least after 1986 or so

But, this time I thought about Prince because, of course, he changed his name.




Got to be kidding me

McDonald's and Dixie Grill & Bar




Thursday, October 11, 2018

What can I do for you?

 You know, there comes a point, when nobody can do anything for anybody.

But, it's hard to know where that point is.



Do we turn on the Heart Light?



I suppose that's pretty much a permanent given.


But, when do we talk?

And if someone isn't listenin talk anyway?



g,







Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Absurdity

There's no point that I can see.

The Mind, encumbered

Ready for anything when I open



Lost when closed.








Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Great man

Died today
And we buried him

Alligator skull
Two live baby alligators

A few snakes

Key lime tarts



Memories












Friday, October 5, 2018

Frankenstein

 Stylized Frankenstein's monster and the day I'm going to see Young Frankenstein.




Thursday, October 4, 2018



Elizabeth Taylor

Left Behind diamonds in Michael Todd's casket

Supposedly not true


Michael Todd's real name and fake on his gravestone

Relationship with Eddie Fisher and his career but catapulted hers? Hello??

Butterfield 8 was her last role for MGM



 her last prenup asked for 5  years, so she got 5 years and 25 days.









What Happened to Elizabeth Taylor? YouTube Video by Jerry Skinner at On The Spot Films

Dandelions

As I turned the wheel I saw them

Floating, turning
Above me, and to the left

Floating

Yes

But actually reflections,
even less substantive than what I thought

Less formed, and less weighty 
than dandelions

were my objects dancing 
not down from the skies

not blown across my windshield
by the wind, coming loose 

but shimmers of light dancing
leaving me surprised

but no less wondering








Ancestry DNA ad

 Ice Cube to add, just out of reflex, but I wish I had watched the whole thing.

The customer gets her mail from the mailman whom she knows.

She asks him if he goes on vacation and he says he doesn't travel much.

They are shown playing football with some mail, and then she reveals that she has ordered a DNA result kit for him.

The kid has been delivered to her home, which is kind of creepy, but how did she get his DNA! And why is this okay?

Not only did he not know this was happening, but the results of this personal info were sent to her home.

What kind of company is this? Or, at least, what kind of advertisement is this?

YouTuber really graceful has a video about DNA and the intrusion of personal space.














Wednesday, October 3, 2018

You can get used to anything

I'm driving my truck, Ride Along Pine Ridge going to Cresthaven, and I think that although I've only had it since Monday and this is only Wednesday, then I'm already used to the Vivid bright red blinking turn signals on the mirrors.



I guess I can get used to anything.

I suppose in the future in order for drivers to realize they have their turn signals on don't need a marching band.


Monday, October 1, 2018