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Prolonged Death Mimesis [redux]

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

In a candle-lighted chapel, each climbs into one of the austere wooden caskets laid side by side on the floor. Lying face up, their arms crossed over their chests, they close their eyes. And there they rest, for 10 excruciating minutes. “It’s a way to let go of certain things,” says Jung, a former insurance [...]

Insomnia #1839

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

This message brought to you by Myer’s Dark Rum and Coca-Cola. Conspicuously empty… nevermind.

four hours into a day

Monday, November 30th, 2009

A thousand years ago it was rutted streets brimming with sewage and waste… not much has changed, now, has it? Kept awake at night by the sound of the ghetto bird and sirens and shouting. There’s enough light in the sky to throw shadows but I’ll be damned if I can see a single star. [...]

Dear Dispatch: An Unsent Letter

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Working night shift at the building at       in       it’s not uncommon to see people hiding out smoking glass pipes (highly doubt they’re hiding out to smoke tobacco) and engaging in prostitution in the back alley when I go out for a cigarette break. All very true – just saw a male crackhead performing [...]

Drink and the Devil Took Care of the Rest.

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Some hours later, still sippin’ on the liquor of those long-dead… some thaumaturgically-awful concoctions thus contrived: Green – A mixture of orange juice, San Pellegrino, José Cuervo plata, Creme de Menthe, and Drambuie – absolutely horrible; extremely effective. Orange – José Cuervo plata, Fanta – absolutely horrible; marginally effective. Rancid Dew – Crème de Cassis, [...]

Excess

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Campaign: Corporate PR programme to rebuild the reputation and communicate key messages about Scotland’s iconic drinks brand Result: Major articles were placed in influential business media communicating the strategic change in direction and profiling new management. Public perception of the company changed from one of secrecy and lack of understanding, to support for the new [...]

One who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

So I was at a series of art shows and I had some difficulty concentrating on the work. Aside from the claustrophobia of small galleries and a five-story building absolutely packed with people (all of them slightly tipsy with free beer and wine) there were distractions. In lieu of the name/website of the amazing polymer [...]

On Salesmanship

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

A Customer versus The Operator Customer: Q: What else can you tell me about your company and services? I mean maybe you are unique somehow? Why should I join you? Operator: Other providers may offer lower prices, however, you will get the best deal on       with us if you factor in reliability and overall [...]

Epiphany

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

I was experiencing a moment of déjà senti when the thought occurred to me that the originating experience may have preceded my present experience by a measurable time increment – and similar experiences may also have originated a discrete amount of time from their semi-conscious recollections. How very interesting… do go on, if you must… [...]

Patriot Day 2009

Monday, September 14th, 2009

What did you do for Patriot Day?