March 3
For weeks the lamp had been creeping closer to the sofa, ready to engulf the man with its black lampshade of doom.
(Photo: Hertha Hernaus; Dwell, June 2007)
February 17
They say that good boys walk straight on white lines.
Good boys keep their livers clean,
And smoke out of their lungs.
‘Cause it’s all about what you’ve done,
Good boys don’t make mistakes to learn from.
‘Cause when heaven comes,
They won’t be caught being young.
Grace make your way to the well,
To those who deserve it.
After all they’ve earned it.
But vain, it’s in vain,
‘Cause they don’t need it.
They’re steady, steady breathers,
Who won’t lift a finger for the gasping weaker.
You just hoard your hollow completion,
Like it’s something wearing thin.
Like it’s gonna get you in, When heaven comes.
‘Cause when heaven comes,
I swear it comes in love.
Grace make your way to the well,
To those who deserve it.
After all they’ve earned it.
But vain, it’s in vain,
‘Cause they don’t need it.
Now I let go of your hand somewhere between,
Love and what it demands of me.
Grace make your way.
- acb
February 1
tonight was ridiculous….in a good way. i was lucky enough to get to hear a lecture from Blake Mycoskie, creator of TOMS shoes. GSU has really done a great job at getting some good speakers/bands the past few years ive been here. Im excited to see whats next. anyway, yea, Blake. i thought the lecture was great. life-changing? no, but it was definitely an inspiration. all my life ive always wanted to do good, but its nearly impossible to do so without having someone else pay for basic living expenses, not to mention whatever resources you need to be a help to others. i would quickly give up a wealthy life so that i can help those in need, but i cant. i feel like i essentially have two choices after graduation. choice 1 - work a crappy job for my entire life, so i can live beyond my means, living as lavishly as my paycheck permits. choice 2 - giving my life for a greater good. though, i find that choice 2 is nearly impossible to do, without becoming impoverished. i say all this because i am amazed at how brilliant the TOMS business plan is. he emphasized “sustainability,” in that his business supports itself so that it will always be giving away shoes. what a genius! maybe one day i’ll find a way to do good, so my life wont be a waste.
