i wish i was that funny.

alex dezen posted a blog recently that had me laughing so hard there were almost tears.

if you want to go read it on myspace, you can click here or for your convenience, i've posted it below. (c:

Everyone loves those Karate Kid movies, so many fantastic outfits, closed-mouth kissing, hi-ya! And who can forget Peter Cetera’s unctuous love-ballad, where he sings in that vocal nether region that can be confirmed as neither male nor female, promising to “fight for your honor.” Hopefully no crane kicks will be necessary, though I wouldn’t put it past a guy from the South Side of Chicago. This song, which I have tormented numerous band members with over the years at ear-splitting volume, has some fundamental problems lyrically that I guess I’m only coming to understand now that I’m on summer break and haven’t showered in a few days.

The song begins on an eager note, Pete laying in bed beside his lady, to whom there are many things he wants to say. Perhaps this is the turning point in their relationship. Together they have reached the end of the state maintained highway, so to speak. Ahead, there are only the rambling dirt roads, no place for an uncommitted couple to venture. So, here we are, Pete. What is it you want to say?
“I will always love you.”
A tad sentimental, but that’s okay. I love you too, Pete.
“I will never leave you alone.”
Uh. That’s just love rhetoric, right? You’re not literally never going to leave me alone are you?
“Sometimes I just forget.”
Really? How often does this happen?
“Say thing I might regret.”
Like what?
“It breaks my heart to see you crying.”
Then maybe you shouldn’t say those things you regret then forget about.
“I don’t want to lose you.”
And I don’t want to be lost.
“I could never make it alone.”
Maybe you’ll forget that you can’t make it alone. Then you’d be fine!
“I am the man who will fight for you honor.”
I think I can handle myself.
“I’ll be the hero you’re dreaming of.”
Who dreams of heroes? I dream of donuts and rivers of chocolate with donuts in them.
“We’ll live forever.”
But will we age? That’s a very important element when considering eternal life.
“Knowing together that we did it all for the glory of love.”
Did what? What did we do for the glory of love? What does that even mean?
“You’ll keep me standing tall.”
Okay.
“You’ll help me through it all.”
What if there’s a height limit?
“I’m always strong when you’re beside me.”
That’s weird. Are you really weak at all other times?
“I have always needed you.”
What do you mean “always”?
“I could never make it alone.”
Yeah, I know. Do you want me to just call you a cab?
“I am the man who will fight for you honor.”
Didn’t we already cover this?
“I’ll be the hero you’re been dreaming of.”
Again: donuts. Chocolate rivers. The end.
“We’ll live forever.”
Still not sure you’ve really considered the ramifications of eternal life. You’re gonna look like hell after a while. I mean, really bad. Teeth falling out, smelly. You ever seen a mummy? They look like shit.
“Knowing together that we did it all for the glory of love.”
I got nothing.
“Just like a knight in shining armor.”
Cool! I’m really into knights. Knights Hospitaller? Teutonic? Templar? What kind of knight?
“From a long time ago.”
Oh.
“Just in time I will save the day.”
Why not save it with plenty of time, Knight from a Long Time Ago.
“Take you to my castle far away.”
How far is “far away”?
Soaring guitar solo.
Pete?
Fake trumpets.
Are you okay?

Back at the studio, Pete and the producer stand around in their neon clothes considering the single keyboard they used to record this entire song and yawn.

Memorial Day, 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com

Memorial Day, 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com

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Oh my love
help me open up my heart again
Tear it open let the rain fall in
Wash this hardness underneath my skin

Oh my love
let me hear your voice come thru
I wanna know the love inside of you
Make this dark heart believe in what is true

I know that in the dark there’s a fear of letting go
I know it in my heart,
that I fear what I don’t know

And this feels like letting go
And this feels like letting go
I’m letting go

It’s hard to trust
when your heart’s been broken times before
You pull the curtains and you lock the doors
Swear you’ll never go out anymore

I know that in the dark there’s a fear of letting go
I know it in my heart,
that I fear what I don’t know

And this feels like letting go
And this feels like letting go

Well I’m stepping out
I can’t see and there is no sound
Seeming void becomes the solid ground
The sight I lost becomes the faith I found

And this feels like letting go
And this feels like letting go
I’m letting go

I’m letting go
I’ll let it go

-mpj

flight of the conchords

+ iron and wine + arj barker + red rocks = scrumtrulescent

for your viewing pleasure. (c:

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Mountains inspire awe in any human person who has a soul. They remind us of our frailty, our unimportance, of the briefness of our span upon this earth. They touch the heavens, and sail serenely at an altitude beyond even the imaginings of a mere mortal.
≈ Elizabeth Aston

conqueror

last night my friend danielle got a long awaited tattoo in honor of her father. i went along for support...and to take pictures. it's how i do.








• artist is billy at temptation tattoo

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When a miracle happens, even if not to you, its nature is to naturally expand. You can almost feel the warmth on your face.
≈Hugh Elliott

construction

the big construction project began this weekend. we're attempting to make the house more suitable to my dad's needs now that he has the wheelchair and can be more mobile.

it all started outside with complete destruction of the front porch and sidewalks to make way for a wider, more even surface. james, his father-in-law (al), his brother-in-law (jesse) and our friend mike all came over to tackle the project...jack-hammer and all. (c: on saturday, they managed to tear out the existing cement completely and get it all framed up and ready for the filler and the concrete. on sunday, james, jesse and al came with the filler and put the base surface down so it's all ready for the concrete. today they put down filler for a new driveway. they won't be finishing the driveway with concrete, they'll just leave it at the filler.

if you want to see pictures from the project, just follow the photo album. (c:

construction

jesse brought his son, gabe, to "help". mostly he rode on his bike and popped wheelies for my mom and i. but if you check out the construction album, you can see that he did help a few times.

i had a lot of fun just playing around with him and taking pictures of his bike riding skills. he really wanted me to get a picture of him mid-wheelie...gotta impress the chicks, you know? i got a few fun ones and this kid is seriously fearless. he crashed and burned a few times and most 6 year olds i know would break down and cry. not gabe, though. he'd just get up, brush off and keep going, knowing that the next wheelie would be the best. seriously, he's one of the greatest kids ever.

gabe

i'll keep you updated as the projects come along and post pictures along the way...you know i'm always good for a picture or two (or thirty). after all the concrete is finished, the work on the inside begins.

it's gonna be interesting...

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my mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.
≈mark twain

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cinco.de.mayo

i've been reminded lately how much i miss the studio. first with the PR shots a few weeks ago with debbie and annette, then with little charlie last week.

i loved being able to have so much control over the picture environment.

*sigh* i miss that.

in memory of those lov-e-ly days...here is one of the very first shots i took in studio. (c:


that's matty. (c: he's fantastic. and here is his website.