why do it that way?
March 1, 2007
this may be
your only life –
so why do it
like everyone else?
pretzel arm
February 21, 2007
I am one of those people who love to sweat. Whether running full stride on a warm evening or playing pick-up basketball in the steamy sun, it all seems very cleansing to me.
When I was young, I remember playing with friends, cousins, and siblings long after dark. We would play hide and seek, flashlight tag, and spy. Dirt rings formed around our necks and became badges of festive accomplishment – Doctor of Fun. We went indoors only when enticed by ice cream or threatened with the loss of privilege.
Upon entering the house, a ghostly light in the living room would reveal a gaggle of younger children already lying on the floor facing the television. Their bowls of ice cream sat protected in front of each of them. Quickly we’d run into the kitchen for our share and then peck our way onto the rug which had now become a beach.
As my body cooled, salt formed on the skin. I could lick my forearm like a big pretzel. It seemed a shame to take a bath and wash it all off.
3t10b2m055103
February 19, 2007
independence is something
which happens to countries,
loyalty is something
which happens to us
– citizen number 3t10b2m055103
these are the heroes we offer
January 16, 2007
on the outside looking in
January 11, 2007
you never look in
at me
i often look in
at you
you have
those things
i am told
bring happiness
i have
those things
i am told
bring shame
i look into
your
restaurant
you spend
my week’s wages
in a night
so elegant
so white
table cloths
and candles
fine wines
and waiters
I could go on
and on…
but i have been ordered
to move along…
the American dream as Forbes would have it
December 28, 2006
O’s crib
$50 million
23,000 sq ft
14 bathrooms
2 butts
dangerous
December 14, 2006
what do you get when
everyone becomes
desensitized
this is the fun we teach:
December 12, 2006
perhaps 7
December 12, 2006
at certain levels of being
video game killing
is still murder
Ask Mister Helpful
July 5, 2006
Question:
Dear Mister Helpful,
I love to eat at McDonalds because it is cool and the food is really really good. But every time I eat there I feel sick about 45 minutes later. What should I do?
Signed, Nauseous in Nashua
Answer:
Dear Nauseous,
Try eating 45 minutes earlier.
I’m lovin’ it,
Mr. H.
qazse 