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Eraseheads (for David)

by Robert Stinson

He put his disease in me,

With iconic grey hair and black shades worn even at night.

His smoky gaze rested on the tree-lined horizon. A stillness held, rigid as a formica tabletop, punctuated off camera by Dennis Hopper's obscenities.

Endless fields of red curtains stretched out towards the periphere where dark nightshade grows,

Julie Cruise, in black leather, offering a siren song,

A disturbance within a rusting train wreck,

A shattering of monotony & convention.

Mid-century modern lines defined a canvas dark and deep,

Where Noir's shadows fell, and nightmares and dreamscapes softly crept

A black lodge where Laura and Dale are still trapped in a perpetually painful tableau.

The fractured image: giants and midgets eating creamed corn, while outside the cabin, silence reigned, broken only by the sound of sawing wood and cellaphane rubbing against a dead body. Small towns echoed in the sweet refrain of apple pie's grace,

While a high school girl gently inscribed her nightmarish realities in her diary.

The boy scout stood, an auteur original through time, His arms posed in a cosmic mudra while Roy Orbison's hologram plays, "A Painted Colored Clown" in the foreground, accompanied by hyperbolic jazz,

Growing younger while age haunts the starling's hunger,

A haunting stream within in a waking dream.



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David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker renowned for his dark, surrealistic vision that reshaped American cinema, has passed away at the age of 78. Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, Lynch was celebrated for his unique storytelling through films like "Blue Velvet," "Mulholland Drive," and the groundbreaking television series "Twin Peaks." His work often melded elements of horror, noir, and surrealism, creating experiences that transcended traditional narratives. Beyond film, Lynch was a painter, musician, and advocate for transcendental meditation, founding the David Lynch Foundation to promote the practice. His legacy is defined by his fearless creativity and an ability to capture the bizarre beauty of life, leaving an indelible mark on art and culture. His family announced his death on social media, asking for privacy during this time

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Me: "So let me get this straight. This ruling by the Appelate Court has to do with limiting the powers of a tyrannical government? Meanwhile consumers are being fleeced by data speed gougers in a tiered pay to play caste system that you feel shouldn't be regulated.

Judges (amongst themselves) Something must be done to curtail fascist Biden's regulation of our rich and powerful buddies who pad our robes.

Women and people in the LGBTQ Communities: And here all we want is autocracy for our own bodies and lives.

Judges: Withches!

https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-appeals-court-blocks-biden-administration-net-neutrality-rules-2025-01-02/

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A sample of my work

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Jimmy Carter’s life is one to be celebrated. We were allowed to be contemporaries of the last true statesman to reach the office of President. Mr. Carter embodied the best of humanity. As a result I believe that he was truly happy, and happiness is the true measure of success . Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing your wonderful life with our family. I know my mother is proud that she the honor of serving on your campaign. May your family have peace in their time of grieving.

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A recent study of an ancient meteorite impact, called S2, suggests that such events, while catastrophic, may have played a crucial role in the development of early life on Earth. Unlike the Chicxulub impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, the S2 impact, which occurred approximately 3.3 billion years ago, may have spurred the growth of early life forms.  

The S2 impact, significantly larger than Chicxulub, caused global tsunamis, evaporated parts of the oceans, and darkened the planet with dust clouds. While this disrupted photosynthesis for some organisms, it also created new opportunities for others. The tsunamis dredged iron from the deep ocean, making it accessible to iron-eating bacteria, while erosion introduced phosphorus into the ecosystem. These changes led to population booms of bacteria and archaea that utilized these newly available elements.  

Researchers believe that the iron-eating bacteria, thriving in the post-impact environment, played a significant role in early life evolution. This discovery challenges the traditional view of impact events as purely destructive, suggesting they could have triggered the expansion of life during Earth's early, dynamic period. The study, conducted in the Barberton Greenstone belt in South Africa, provides evidence of how unicellular organisms survived and thrived in extreme conditions following the S2 impact. Further research in this area aims to uncover more evidence of ancient impacts and their effects on early Earth and the life resilience.

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My fozzy bear is such a kidder . Fun fact: It's a Wonderful life was a box office flop upon it's release yet somehow became a fan favorite cherished through the ages. Gag me with a stick!

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"Ferment," Catherine Wheel's 1992 debut album, is a captivating blend of shoegaze's ethereal textures and alternative rock's raw energy. It's an album that manages to be both delicate and powerful, creating a sonic landscape that is both immersive and emotionally resonant.

From the opening track, "Crank," the band establishes its signature sound: swirling guitars, driving rhythms, and Rob Dickinson's distinctive vocals, which range from a hushed whisper to a soaring cry. The album is full of dynamic shifts, moving seamlessly from moments of quiet introspection to bursts of intense, almost overwhelming noise.

Tracks like "Black Metallic" and "I Want to Touch You" showcase the band's ability to craft songs that are both heavy and melodic, with memorable hooks that are buried beneath layers of distortion. But "Ferment" is more than just a collection of singles; it's a cohesive album that flows beautifully from start to finish.

The production, handled by Tim Friese-Greene (known for his work with Talk Talk), is superb, giving the album a lush, atmospheric quality that perfectly complements the band's music. The guitars shimmer and swirl, the drums pound with a primal intensity, and the bass provides a solid foundation for the sonic maelstrom.

While "Ferment" is often categorized as shoegaze, it transcends the genre's limitations, incorporating elements of alternative rock, grunge, and even a touch of psychedelia. It's an album that is both timeless and of its time, capturing the spirit of the early 90s while still sounding fresh and relevant today.

In conclusion, "Ferment" is a stunning debut album that deserves to be recognized as a classic of the shoegaze genre and of 90s alternative rock in general. It's a must-listen for anyone who appreciates music that is both beautiful and powerful, delicate and intense.

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"Ferment," Catherine Wheel's 1992 debut album, is a captivating blend of shoegaze's ethereal textures and alternative rock's raw energy. It's an album that manages to be both delicate and powerful, creating a sonic landscape that is both immersive and emotionally resonant.

From the opening track, "Crank," the band establishes its signature sound: swirling guitars, driving rhythms, and Rob Dickinson's distinctive vocals, which range from a hushed whisper to a soaring cry. The album is full of dynamic shifts, moving seamlessly from moments of quiet introspection to bursts of intense, almost overwhelming noise.

Tracks like "Black Metallic" and "I Want to Touch You" showcase the band's ability to craft songs that are both heavy and melodic, with memorable hooks that are buried beneath layers of distortion. But "Ferment" is more than just a collection of singles; it's a cohesive album that flows beautifully from start to finish.

The production, handled by Tim Friese-Greene (known for his work with Talk Talk), is superb, giving the album a lush, atmospheric quality that perfectly complements the band's music. The guitars shimmer and swirl, the drums pound with a primal intensity, and the bass provides a solid foundation for the sonic maelstrom.

While "Ferment" is often categorized as shoegaze, it transcends the genre's limitations, incorporating elements of alternative rock, grunge, and even a touch of psychedelia. It's an album that is both timeless and of its time, capturing the spirit of the early 90s while still sounding fresh and relevant today.

In conclusion, "Ferment" is a stunning debut album that deserves to be recognized as a classic of the shoegaze genre and of 90s alternative rock in general. It's a must-listen for anyone who appreciates music that is both beautiful and powerful, delicate and intense.

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Sometimes there is nothing to do but gasp in the face of pure horror. I wish their family piece in their time of grief.

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One of the coolest discoveries ever was just published this week by researchers at Michigan State University. What they collectively unearthed is the origins of where gold actually comes from. What gold actually is, is the biproduct of volcanoes and plate tectonics. So it makes perfect sense why the worlds gold rushes have occured along fault lines. These findings have far reaching implications for speculation, for if gold is way more prevelant that past estimations, it could substantially drive down the value of gold.

https://news.umich.edu/study-identifies-how-gold-reaches-earths-surface/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThis%20thermodynamic%20model%20that%20we,above%20the%20subducting%20ocean%20plate.

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Signs of aging number 45: When your younger Aspie friend tells you, "bitch you're starting to resemble an old woman who repeats her stories over and over again, " only to later discover that their parent was born the same year you were.