Not Again!

Once again I am reminded that this is a Tragic Age: the death of Sean Taylor strikes at the heart of football fans especially those whom are members of the nation which bleeds Burgundy and Gold.
Rest In peace Sean Taylor...
We will miss you and love U!

time speaks to us most susinctly when a life is in the balance,
loudly with a "smack", "crash", "bang".
then quietly it fades, whispering: one last breath...

Peace

Who said 2 pennies aint shit?

There is an old saying: a fool and his money are soon parted...
Well this is a truism that is proven time and time again.
But I have a truism which I learned one day about 9 years ago: a fool cannot tell a gift because he does not value what he is given:
I used to practice a philosophy developed while I was living on the "dole" in San Francisco during the early 1990's. I was a full time AIDS Activist with ACTUP Golden Gate-- living the life of radical in the Baghdad by the Bay. A check twice a month could be stretched for 3 1/2 weeks but the last week or so it was always tough: food lines, food stamp change and good friends.
Therefore, the day before the first of the month I would make sure I spent every cent I had and in most cases I was dropin the pennies and quarters at every spot I could; I reasoned that if the good people of San Francisco could help me to exist as a public citizen doing the work of Jesus than I had a responsibility to drop all there good "spirit" before I would be blessed on the first, check day.
Since I had returned to Capital City in 1993 I had continued this practice though here I had to commit to a degree of employment this being the "most important city in the world":YUCK!!!
Luckily, I was able to find consistent part time employment/part time(1995-07) at a local gay "men's club"; I found a place in town that gave me freedom-could work 12-8 am- tips, and it was strategically located: a center city location so I could make mischief, if I choose...
October 1998, after a 7 month hiatus in which I organized a small "May Day"(may 1st), to also get Books not Bars going, and to concentrate on personal self education; consequently, I had reduced my money capital to 20 dollars.
Realizing that I needed to increase my wealth, I decided that I would return to the club for the 3rd time(6 times in all), though I would have to wait until Monday to get back on schedule.
So, I began practicing the art of redistribution: getting rid of the remains of my "old money."
After a traditional Saturday meet and eat with an old friend on 14th St. NW., I decided to walk towards Connecticut Ave. and 18th street.
While cruising the female strip clubs(sexy guys out front) on 18th and M st. I was approached by this street guy who was spare changing. I am one to "kick-down" because I have had to partake of the First Amendment for change before, so I reached into my pocket and gave him all the money I had on myself: 2 copper pennies!
1 % of all the money I had!!!!!
As I walked away I felt something strike me on my back: the pennies: what the fuck!
He then proceeds to chastise me: 2 cents aint nothing!
I looked at him and said annoyingly: "2 cents is 2 cents, nothing is nothing...no wonder you are in the condition you are in buddy." This was all I had...
I picked up the 2 cents and walked the 6 miles east to my house, because the bus was $1.10.
I will never forget that night.
A fool and his money are parted because a fool does not value anything he is given...
Never be a fool, value everything given to you and you will always be "rich"!
Peace and love

A Thanksgiving tale from me to U

Giving "thanks" is sometimes easy: when you get something you really like or need. But there are time when you, I, are given something very unsuspecting, resulting in a painful experience which tests the very foundation of your belief in life and death:
An incident occurred to me 2 years ago on a warm DC,"Indian summer" November, very similar to the morning I am experiencing today.
My brother Eric had decided he could not take care of another of his dogs: an Akita named Zeus(why not"fluffy"). Appropriately named, this "hound from hell", this Cerberus, had a fear resulting in anger for anyone he did not know: guess whom he did not know living at our house...
Yup, he did not like me at all; he had a similar disposition to another Akita who had been left at my mom's house whom, I grew to really love, and whom I would take care of from 1995 until his death 1 day before my birthday in 2003: Kojo. They both feared those whom they did not know; each was protective of their personal space and would flinch and especially in the case of Zeus snap and bite if startled: reminded me of an abused child...
These two dogs were so unlike the dogs and cats we grew up with as children whom were like our brothers and sisters
So being around Zeus when he was brought to the house in 2004 with my brother and his wife and child during Christmas was very unsettling; I learned this lesson because every time he saw me as he sat on the porch he "smiled" with his fangs; no joke, he felt threatened by the presence of anyone, even at someone else's house; I was not about to get close to this dog, besides they lived in Boston and I would not have to associate with him except through tales of his through family who did...
In 2005 he came to live at the house because my brother was leaving med school and his residency and his marriages' separation had the family split and guess who got the dog?
Yup...
Similar to Kojo I was again, given custody of a very large, alienated and hostile animal. And like Kojo, Zeus was going to be caged and if lucky chained in the yard. Having been locked up in a cage before I cannot stand to see anything denied there freedom. So I went about freeing him(as done to Kojo) from his dungeon and then from the chain, spending hours keeping watch to guard his actions as he "patrolled" the yard and barking at anyone who got near his families property. His insecurity and fear was only highlighted by his deep attachment to the bowl which was used for years by Kojo: he would quickly run onto the porch or grab it anytime someone would get remotely close to his "security blanket": sad yet endearing...
Like Kojo, I would take Zeus to Ft. Dupont park which is a federal park here in the city which was one of the forts which bordered the city specifically created to repel Confederate forces during the War between the States, the so called Civil War...
It was here that I had bonded with Ko so I would just recreate the same experiment with Zeus hoping for similar results. Though, unfortunately after a night time attack from Zeus one month after first taking him there in September, I was to discover that his fear and anger was much deeper and to my horror much harsher than anything I had ever experienced.
That night in October left me with bites on my back, hand, and buttocks: they took weeks to heal, though I did not need any stitches this taught me that he is a dog who can be triggered with a gentle touch of a hand to his back side: this dog was full of fear and anger and he did not care if I had facilitated his release from the cage and the leash: he did not know my smell enough and he was to make me pay for invading his "space." I got him to clam down but it took a late night chase in the park and we returned to the house. After checking my wounds and looked out onto the porch where he slept, closely guarding his doggie bowl, his security "blanket": poor Zeus...
Well, weeks passed, and it was a late November morning; a morning in which I had gotten up, made us breakfast and had even gone out to rake the leaves which according to the cities leaf collection guide, had to be out by Monday, for the start of the annual pick up week. I looked over to the park and thought: a great day for a run with Zeus, he had a look about him as he roamed the yard as I raked that he wanted to go for a "walk". A magical word every dog whom has lived at our house knew.
I knew he would be home in the house all day as I had errands to run, a work out at my gym and dinner with an old friend; these would take me away from him for at least 6 hours with him alone inside the house: "ok, Zeus, lets go." As I dropped the rake and grabbed his extended leash(3 feet) he realizing what was to happened ran towards the back gate. He anxious agitation was expressed in every gyration of his body especially with the wagging of his tightly wound tail. He was siked!
Ok, I though, as I snapped the hook onto his metallic collar, which had caused him problems in the past because my mom thought it was too tight and maybe dug into his neck.
So off we went, with me trailing as he ran hurriedly across the 4 lane avenue which runs north- south through the 2 eastern wards of Capital City. I run regularly so the jaunt through the park is great except for the beginning, as the dogs burst, has in the past caught me off guard so I must be ready to sprint though carefully watch the terrain, especially in the dark, because once you get across the street and into the park it slopes downward toward an access road which is used by park service and police towards there compound: 1/3 of a mile up and in the park...
After he and I make our way through the first part of a normally 25 minute jaunt, we turn towards the amphitheatre which borders a creek to the north and a hill side to the south: a valley of sorts that a path has been lain through, one which I love to take my dogs on because especially at night, it is firm footed and reliable. As I had done with ko years earlier I would test my speed and the dog's companionship by letting go and catching him if he got to far in front; usually by stepping on the elongated cord bringing him back in case danger was in sight. Well he was in that danger zone as he ran from the flat grassy area and towards the bend in the path that would either take him deeper into the park or out near the park compound, either way a problem for us both...especially for me. So I stepped down on his long leash as I had done a few days earlier when we had run together, though except this time his yelp(pain) turned into my scream because he turned and attacked: bite on wrist and side of back: I scream !
I retreat towards a tightly wound grove of bushes, corners me, and him with his mouth open; eyes gazing at me . With memories of the attack 6 weeks ago I was just concerned with trying to get him calm and then back home. I wait for a minute or so and then tried to get him to run with his leash in my hand out of the park via the path; he has other ideas as he more violently attacks me and this time... I am in real pain, with deep wounds in left wrist and bites on right hand and wrist and buttocks again: damn!
I run away after pulling and punching myself free; 15 feet or so into the woods I observe my wounds and after watching the blood drip from my deep, deep marks, I realize that I will be recovering for at least 6 months from this attack(still feel 'tweak' while I twist it during this post) and as I watched him stand down in the grassy flatland of the amphitheatre that I had to recapture him because I had brought him over and it was my duty to bring this animal home or die trying because on a day Ike today a child could die...
So I pulled down my sweatshirt sleeves, and slowly walked the 100 feet for so towards Zeus, who has begun to walk slowly towards the entrance where the path diverts into the amphitheatre. As I cautiously make my way, though-prepared to retaliate this time-I would reach down and bit by bit capture his leash; we walked the 1/3 of a mile to the edge of the park, we watch Minnesota avenue which is now teaming with mid day traffic. I could see our yard as we waited for the street to clear. As I looked down at Zeus I could see and feel the blood and pain; my sweatshirt protected my dignity none realized the horror I had experienced. Zeus stood at attention and as I took a step he extended himself to sprint across the street. Seeing a truck approaching at the bottom of this hill, I paused and so did he; at that moment I realized he was so innocent to what lain in our path. I thought for a moment to take a step and let him have that truck:THAT FUCKING DOG HAD NO SYMPATHY FOR ME!!!
But my inner nature said "no"...but boy did I really want to get revenge especially during the next 3 weeks after the stitches and the PAIN!
We crossed the street and I left him on the porch to begin another chapter in what turned out to be a long day with a missed ambulance and a long wait at another emergency room: shesh!
As I write this and remember the good run and warm relations he and I now shared last night(saw a deer) 2 years later I give "Thanks" for him and even the experience . Because I was reminded that even when a relationship is troubled and pain develops their is room for salvation if forgiveness leads the way. In fact, considering how those whom should have been responsible for his behaviour and introduction into this new home treated me after this incident, I am more grateful for my actions because as an animal in a humans world he only acted on his survival instinct; as a human, using the "phoenix effect" based on compassion I was able to create a new relationship; a relationship that today is stronger and one of the most loving in my life: Happy Thanksgiving Zeus!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Peace and love...

Article I part 4

Let's finish: Section 9. The Migration or importation of such persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.
The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.
No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.
No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken.*
No Tax or Duty shall be laid on articles imported from any State.
No preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over hose f another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another.
No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular statement an Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of All Public money shall be published from time to time.
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall without Consent of Congress, except any Present, Emolument, Office , or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
Section 10. No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder ex post facto Law or impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any title of Nobility.
No State shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imports or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws; and the net produce of all Duties and Imposts, laid by any State on Imports and Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasury of the United States; and all such Laws shall be subject for the Revision and Controul of the Congress.
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty on Tonnage, keep Troops. or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
*16th amendment

Praying for my "piece"

God in heaven I pray to thee,

that you send me this Christmas gift for free

AMEN

It

does not matter how far
or how long,
or where i find myself, or what I attempt.
"Alone"
Damn.
I will find you!!
Still I do, make, create: so fucking hard, but my muses' birthing pains scream: Creation!
Old fights still add spice to my life, but baby-- it is still just a diversion; passion fuels my course, love is my guide...
Eveything is your smile; my mind is lost in the glare: I am the luckiest man alive!!
The promise: I will continue slaying the beast and offer its dead carcus as a testimony of my love.
Celebrations, let's celebrate with glee the dead dragon laying lifeless at thy feet; I smile, it being only a simple gesture of my committment; a testimony, and a wedding gift for thee...

I fear nothing since you...
I am invincible, AGAIN!
After all these years, I am reborn.
I am the phoenix!!!

The Man who began to grow

A man saw tomorrow, but nobody would listen...
"Your world is crumbling," he wailed .
But people danced and many just "prayed", though most talked about gossip, lies, and tall tales,
"Oh Casandra," he exclaimed, how prescient you were: tragically, I wear your gown and tears now dampen my face...

They would not worship in their temples; instead, celebrated festivals, foresaking the sacrifices necessary to fufill the covenant. One which they would have hell to pay...

"Blind , blind are thee," he cried, if you will not heed my call then death is YOUR maiden!

He droppeed his head and sighed, picked up his hammer and began to build: the dark shadows are on the horizon, I must prepare; I will create my arc to this new world before the darkness can succeed.

He turned to face the sun: "I cannot reach them," he thought as he lifted his hammer: but I can show them the way.

He lifted his basket of goods and heads home: " I have much to do; first, I must cultivate my soil and grow all I have in my possession."

"And in time if god is just, I will be sent a companion, a mate..."

"I will promote truth and honesty: values practiced by the angels whom walk as men."

I am alpha...

Get off Ya Ass!

IMPEACH IMPEACH IMPEACH: NancyPelosi
If the impeachment of Cheney and Bush is still off the table, then HERS' is there in its place!
Why do you full righted Americans keep sending such hypocritical demons to rule over my hometown: fucking dumbasses!

The power stems from WE THE PEOPLE...

Where have you gone Rep. Louis T McFadden?

What has happened to the Great American People!!!

Get OFF YA ASS!!!!!!!!

Arm the people: save a life

Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day named for the Armistice at the end of the first World War: the 11th month on the 11th day, at the 11th hour... 61 million people died: Oh the Horror! To maintain a free republic the founders feared these foreign wars; they knew that through warfare the lives and the liberties of "we the people" would be diminished; one very important hedge against this usurpation by ruling elites is the 2nd Amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary for the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. "Before a standing army can rule the people must be disarmed; as they are in altmost every kingdom of Europe. The Supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust law's by the sword because the whole body of the people are armed..." Noah Webster " A standing army has always been used by despots to enforce their rule and to keep their people under subjection. It's existence was therefore considered a great threat to peace and stability in a republic and a danger to the rights of a nation." Thomas Jeffereson "A standing army however necessary at times is always a danger to the Liberties of the People...Such a power should be watched with a jealous eye." Sam Adams Hopefully we the people can remember all those who have died and honor them by restoring the true wisdom of the founders; so in the near future we can stop celebrating the deaths of those whom died in foreign wars, because we the people remembered and honored the spirit of the Constitution...

AIDS CURE...AIDS CURE...AIDS CURE!

Eureka, there is a "Cure", patented by the US government: tetrasil (#5676977).
Go here and add the patent# 5676977.
All brought to my attention by Dr. Boyd Graves.
Spread the word and let us see if this "cure" brings relief to all those suffering from the genocidal condition known as AIDS...
Peace

Article I part 3

Let's continue:

Section 7. All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.
Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approves he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House, in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration 2/3 of that House shall agree to pass that Bill, it shall be sent together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved of 2/3 of that House, it shall become a Law. But in all such Cases the Votes of both houses shall be determined by Yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively, If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within 10 Days (Sunday excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless Congress by its Adjournment prevent its Return, in which case it shall not be a Law.

Every Order, Resolution or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary(except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States, and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by 2/3 of the Senate and House of representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in Case of a Bill.

Section 8. The Congress shall have power to Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises, to pay the Debts, and to pay for the Common Defence an General Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with Indian Tribes;
To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;
To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;
To establish Post Offices and post Roads;
To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing the limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;
To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme court;
To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
To declare War, grant letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
To provide and maintain a Navy;
To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as maybe employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Case whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding 10 square mile) as may, by Cessation of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat f the government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards and other needful Building;-And
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof...

Cut that Damn faucet off!

Rain, rain, come down today, bring water to my glass...
My mouth is dry, my lawns all brown, I need to clean my ASS.
How could this happen to us- we all vote Republican.
and pray, and pray, and pray, all day, kneeling for salvation.
My god, what have we done so wrong to face arid condemnation, the laws of "heaven" are only visited on the hethens of this nation.
Suffering is for "them", we live a self righteous life; never caring what, or for whom, as we saintfully twist the knife.
A lake, a pond, a waterfall, I'll give anything to get wet, if acquifers reach there marks I'll sacrifice my wife.
How do I make this happen, what actions can I do, to get the drought off my back, and prosperity to my life...

Costumes instead of Souls

Samhain, Halloween.
Celebrate, celebrate, eatin' lots of Candy: scary teeth could be your future...wouldn't you look dandy!
Blood rituals every day, let's raise a Cup and drink.
Tasty--and what a Price, babies oh so nice: round, fat, moist and pink!
Howls and screams, mark our betrayal.
Burnt flesh sacrifices; screams in the night: is that johnny's room?!
SLAUGHTER, SLAUGHTER!!!
CHARGE.........!
CHAOS!
A new season is upon US; prepare YOUR altar, let the games begin...