April 2012
“He could not get away from that grim notion that true violence is that of the...”
– Roland Barthes, Roland Barthes (via sonofapritch)
my students could learn a thing or two from Roland Barthes
(via sonofapritch)
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looks like bruins fans have proven more cretinous...
vancouver gets a break. well, they lost, too, which is ok with me.
back to the books…
All I want is a cheap pair of gym shoes…ftw.
I really miss Korea’s gyms that provide workout clothes, towels, lockers, laundry, and affordable short-term memberships. I had to go out and buy shorts, shirts, a cheap towel. It’s expensive. That’s almost 50$ and that’s the cheapest we could find. Now, I’ll have to spend another 40$ or so on shoes that won’t...
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I am happily a "faggot foreigner"
This morning an angry white man in a Toyota raged at me on 94W/90W. I don’t understand Chicago drivers using the shoulder to aggro-pass traffic during rush hour. This guy attempted to force me to move a little into the middle lane to permit him a chance to use the small shoulder to pass on the right. I wasn’t paying attention, and I have to admit that I wouldn’t have moved into...
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moping around chicago. misanthropy. outside of...
I was ready for a nice, six weeks back in the USA and am already excited about leaving in late June. Not at all what I wanted, believe me.
Why upon returning home can’t I have a month’s respite from my cracker hate? It’s a troubling contempt to confront. (See my archives.) I’m not talking about my active hate, but a general, passive and white contempt: a general contempt...
flat iron arts bldg. may 1-31.
In Chicago... (until May 31)
The people who had offered us a place to stay while in Chicago just backed out. I’m looking for a place where I can work on my manuscript while Praise works. Quiet. Internet. In the city. Can be a share but needs to be place where I can work.
Chicago peeps, if you know anyone who needs a flat- or house-sitter—or who has a good place to share—and who wants some cash, let me...
