December 30, 2005
Almost Happy New Year! It's funny, last year on this exact date I posted this. Now, a year later after everything I've been through...I see that what I was searching for was always right in front of my nose. For that matter, it was my nose! Shalom!
December 29, 2005
Sh'ma Yisra'el Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Ekhad! Punk Rock!
December 28, 2005
Above are more photos of nephews and niece. Really sweet kids and who have parents that rule! Yay!!! I'm so glad this holiday season I've been in touch with my family. It's very cool. Also, just in that sarcastic sort of punk rock irony sort of thing, today would have been my 15th Wedding Anniversary. I'm glad it's not. What I am glad for is the love and support of everyone around me. And especially that from my friend Shari. You go! Also, thanks to Sarah and Tigi for Scooter's wonderful new toy(oi vey!), my brother for the wonderful sweatshirt and t-shirt, my sister for these wonderful pictures, Nick being around this year and saving my life, Auntie Joan for the reintroduction to Shul, and to Scooter - my best friend. Oh yeah, and can't forget Evan, Marc, and Michael, who are Furious George - my heart and soul. Happy almost New Year!
Decenber 23, 2005
Yay for my three nephews above! And Yay for all of you during this holiday season. I'd like to thank my family and friends, for without you this year, I'd be six feet under. You Go! For real!! Thanks to these kid's parents, thanks to some other kid's parents ( ;) ), and thanks to God. Also, happy holidays to all our four footed friends, espeically Tigi, Zuzu, and Pepper!
December 22, 2005
The Sims got their own stamp in France. Maybe it will calm down the riots! Anyway, happy birthday to my oldest stepsister, and this roller-coaster called "Life" just continues. I just have to learn to keep my arms inside the railing and not panic. After all, it is just a ride. Oh, it looks like the NYC transit strike may end. Yay!!! More smelly germ banks on wheels!!! But without them, the city really is crippled. This place really is a living, breathing being. Punk Rock!
December 19, 2005
Just saw this ad at the Continental site. Yay!!!! I guess we are gonna be on a dvd due out sometime next year! Punk Rock!I also just finished working on a working version of an upcoming internet commercial for my next book. To see it, click here. Yay!!!
December 17, 2005
The back of my new book. For advertising purposes. Join myspace.
December 15, 2005
Okay, it's freaking cold here. Cold!!! The picture of me above was done by my friend Astidur who lives in Iceland or someplace where the sun shines at midnight. Punk Rock! The other picture is from The Sims 2 for the PSP (PlayStation Portable). Yes, I'm playing it. So far I've died a zillion times from going insane and am not making ends meet just by killing zombies. And that Momma Loa, she's nutty! Plus, I can't find the guy's hiding place who dissapeared into thin air! And my sim guy looks like he's wearing a "Discharge" patch on the back of his demin vest. How punk rock is that? Very. But I make him take showers so he doesn't smell like a squatter. Who would want to be around a smelly squatter? Take out that nose ring. Now! You dirty hippie!
December 14, 2005
Above is what I want for the holidays. Wink wink, nudge nudge, know what I mean?
December 11, 2005
Just got this birthday card from Sarah and Tigi! Yay!!! We love you!!!
December 11, 2005
Two birthday cards I got yesterday! The first one with The Scoots on my head is from my pal Paul, from Paul Ryder & The Riots! And let me tell you, the guy is a riot! Yay! The one on the right is from my pal Daniel, son of Marc, my guitar player in Furious George. Daniel is six (or so he tells me) and the drawing is of me and him! What a guy! Both Paul and Daniel rule! But I gotta say, Daniel sure is great at "Burnout: Revenge". He can make cars crash real good! I had a very happy birthday, got to see some old friends, and must admit, I feel very very loved. And, to top things off, my nephew, Harrison, left me a sweet message, as did Emmy and Elijah, my niece and nephew on the west coast. Yay!!!! Love to you all!!!!!
December 9, 2005
It's snowing, again! Woo Hoo! It sure is purty! Anyway, been playing lots of Socom on the PSP. Online! If you see me on there I'm FuriousGeorge01. You can play the game with any wi-fi connection. I keep getting killed as a Navy Seal, so I tried playing as a bad guy. I only lasted about 10 seconds longer. Doh! Yay!!! Before I forget, thanks to Willow for the beautiful and wonderful quilt (that is beautiful beyond words). My birthday this year is certainly turning out to be very special! Shalom!
December 8, 2005
Yay! Guess what? Last night it was announced that CBGB could keep it's lease for another ten months, and Mayor Bloomburg will try and help fine the place a home. I knew I liked that Mayor guy. At least he's trying! Anyway, the photo above was taken by my pal Shari, whose photos are also directly below. In the photo with me is Paul, from Paul Ryder & The Riots. They are gonna be HUGE. Paul & The Guys In The Band. How do I know this? Besides having the stage presence of Stiv Bators meets Joey Ramone, the kid's mom, Shari, took this picture. The family rules. Now, it's just a matter of Scooter meeting Zuzu!
December 5, 2005
Thanks to Shari, my pal from The Max's Kansas City days, for the above photos. Yes, I did get out of the house for the first time...and I'm still paying for it. Ouchie! But it was well worth it! Photo on the left is me and Jeff Magnum from The Dead Boys. On the right it's Walter Lure (Heartbreakers), Mickey Leigh (Rattlers) and Me. Am I a name dropper or what? Looking at these photos...it seems to me we all look the same. I don't know if it's blindness from my age...but wow! The same night we saw Shari's son's band, "Paul Ryder & The Riots" play next door at CBGB. Great band, and reminds me of just why these people were my friends in the first place. Punk Rock. And bedrest. Doctor's orders!
December 4, 2005
Scooter is certainly getting in the holiday spirit. Check out Scooter's Snow Day! And Happy Holidays to all!
Love,
George & Scooter
December 2, 2005
Congrats to Evan, bass player of Furious George and author of "I Was A Murder Junkie" for getting into Columbia! Toga Toga Toga!
November 30, 2005
T-minus 60 days and counting. Click here!
November 28, 2005
Infected for the PSP rocks! Especially since it's the holiday shopping season and the game is all about blowing away Zombies. Who are shopping crazy. Yesterday,while out for ashort stroll with the Scoots, I almost got pushed over and it hurt. Eeek. My surgery! Damn Zombies!
November 26, 2005
Tigi love Turkey. Scooter loves Tigi and Turkey. Today Your Turkey, Tomorrow The World! Happy Post-Thanksgiving, and thanks Sarah, for the wonderful picture of your sweet little girl!
November 25, 2005
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. This year I had lots to be thankful for...and...my friend, Maya (pictured above left) certainly helped me feel that....along with her pal, Thea (not pictured) and Honey Child (pictured to the right right, next to Maya in the Klan/Hooker Halloween Costume). She made a wonderful dinner along with her friends and made me and Scooter feel very at home. Never have I had such great colored greens (yummy! I love them now) and moist turkey! Thank You Maya! You've made me feel like I'm finally home. It's been a long journey. God Bless You!!!! And Honey Child, you are so over the top I can't stop lovin' ya! And I can't wait for the......Cat Circus!!!!
November 23, 2005
Happy Almost Turkey Day, Everyone! One Of Us!!!
November 18, 2005
This is my Auntie Joan, and her dog, Xander. Xander likes to take lots of baths and eat vegtables. I never heard of a dog who liked either. Oh well....
November 17, 2005
Very soon now, I hope. And thank you again to Sarah, for all her hardwork on the cover. Also, obviously, thank you to Richard, Ammi, Kristen, Sarah, and the rest of the Soft Skull crew. The nicest folks on the planet. Everything else here is fine. Healing up from the surgery, and although it is taking much longer than anyone would like, I am now truely learning to be patient. Also, I've been reading a book by Rabbi Telushkin called "Jewish Literacy" I got from my great friend, Marc, and it's amazing. I feel like I now know why my heart is the way it is. But enough of that. Check out the new Grand Theft Auto for the PlayStation Portable from Sony. It's called "Liberty City Stories" and is hella fun!!! You play as a mob guy named Tony, whose own mom puts a hit on him! Great stuff!!! Yay!!!!!!
November 11, 2005
For some reason I'm compelled to post this. It's been running through my brain for hours and is something I've known all my life: "You can't extinguish the heart of someone who tries to do the right thing, you only invite Karmageddon." What this means is so obvious to me. I hope it is to others.
November 1, 2005
I found this cover story from The Washigton Post online this morning. Forgot all about it until yesterday. A little PTSD I suppose. Anyway, you can click here to read the whole thing or download a pdf file here which is best.
October 31, 2005
Happy Halloween! Time to wake up and smell the flowers like Scooter's girlfriend, Tigi does, above. Thanks Sarah and to all have a fun and safe evening. Okay, that's it. I'm officially a hippie. Doh.
October 30, 2005
I made this little movie for my new friend, April. I hope you enjoy it as well! I'm sure Scooter did! Happy almost Halloween! Boo!
October 29, 2005
Happy almost Halloween to everyone! Since I'm not mobile, I've been home playing the new Evil Dead game from THQ, and despite what the critics say, it fuckin' rocks. It features the voices of Bruce Cambell and Sam Raimi (as Ash's sidekick, litterally) and it's very funny and has me laughing so hard my stitches hurt! Thank you Kristina for sending it my way! You so rock! And Scooter says hi to Howie!!! Anyway, just thought I'd plug the game here....I'll have published stuff about it soon, but for $19.99, you can't go wrong with this title. But ya gotta be an Evil Dead and Bruce fan. Which, of course, I'm sure you totally are. Or you probably wouldn't even be here reading this. Anyway, healing slowly but surely and thanks to everyone who has helped out. A special shout out today to Evan, my pal and bass player, for coming over so much to help out around here. A true friend! I love ya, dude! But not in a homo way. Not that there's anything wrong with that. "Groovy".
October 23, 2005
Hi! Recovering from some really heavy surgery so I can't write much. Thanks to everyone for everything. Special thanks to my Auntie Joan for her over-the-top care, and to my real pals and band members, Marc, Evan and Michael. It's a blessing to be a band with people who are also your best friends. Anyway, above is the first rough final draft of the new book cover. It should be out by the end of the year I hope, and I'll keep you updated. And thank you Sarah for doing the best cover anyone could ever ask for!!!!!Anyway, I am now divoriced - which is finally final. I've also filed for bankruptcy because of that whole mess, and even though I know the road ahead is very rocky, I'll survive, and be all the better for it. The recent surgery was/is tough, and if I can make it through this, anything is possible. Thank you and Shalom!
September 29, 2005
I guess there's nothing like that feeling of clean warm laundry! Anyway, not much new here. Hope to know more about exactly when I'll have my surgery very soon. Also, my friend, Allyson, always says, "George, you lead a charmed life!" And you know something? She's right. Sometimes, as dark as things may seem, I've always been lucky enough to have a light shining somewhere near me. And I am SO thankful for that. Whether that light is my family, my pup in clean clothes, or my great friends, they are never far from me and have let me know it. So thank you. For shining bright enough for me to follow the path into the next part of my life. And God bless you. And that, coming from me!
September 27, 2005
Got a new page up. It's all rather silly, really. Check it out HERE!
September 20, 2005
Last night I got to give Joey Ramone's mom her son's lifetime achievement award from The First Annual Jewish Music Awards. To say it was an honor is the understatement of the year. It was great, Joey and Mickey's mom, Charlotte, is great, and my pals Allyson, Evan and Marc who attended with me are swell as well. It was at a very fancy place (look at the ticket), which I'm not sure was appropriate. But what was right was the smile on Charlotte's face, and the feeling we all had that Joey was there with us. Shalom! And a shout out to the Hyman family!
September 18, 2005
Just found this in Nick's bookshelf. I guess we should never forget. Click HERE to see the People Magazine article that everyone read at the Dentist's Office. Now I know why my fuckin' lungs didn't work so well during the last surgery!
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September 12, 2005
Just thought it was time for a FAQ. (Frequently Asked Questions) thingamajigger.
1. I am okay. I'd be better if someone hadn't cancelled my health insurance retroactively - so I could get the medical help I need sooner. Right now I'm going through a battery of tests. Anyway, I've got some sort of infection, and once they can get rid of that, whatever it is- I can finally have that surgery I need so badly.
2. Dogs who play poker rule.
3. Yesterday was September 11th. Instead of hiding underneath the bed, I took Scooter out for a post birthday walk. It felt good, and I feel more safe in NYC now than I have in years.
4. New Orleans, and what happened there, sucks. FEMA sucks. I remember, after 9/11, standing online for aid from those fuckers, and watching some Chinese guy in front of me try to explain that he needed help. The Texan freaks in the FEMA shirts asked him where he lived. He told them behind a Chinese food restuarant that was blown up on 9/11. After they laughed, they asked him why he lived there. He explained he was poor. They agreed they'd give him some money, but wanted an address, he told them the place he lived was blown up. The FEMA people laughed some more, then told him it's his fault for living where he did, and what the fuck is wrong with New York, anyway. They then mumbled something about minorities I won't repeat. The guy begged for help and in the end, they turned him away. He walked away sobbing, and my heart sank to my sneakers. Now I see FEMA pulling the same shit down south. Nice people. First they give out a credit card with money on it (good idea), then take it away, in exchange for direct deposit? Who the hell who is that poor has a bank account or can even access it if they do with the conditions the way they are? Solution? Give to The International Red Cross. They fuckin' rule. Their money goes to REALLY help people, and they aren't macho shitheads. They care. I'd hug the Red Cross if I could.
5. Besides Scooter just turning 8, Tigi, his girfriend, just turned 2! Yay Tigi!
6 Thanks again to everyone who has been so kind during this rough time in my life. I'll be fine, and I think I know that now. Why? Cause as The Beatles said, "All You Need Is Love!". Okay, I admit it, I'm a fuckin' hippie. But don't tell anyone. It will ruin my image.
Setember 2, 2005
Above is a photo taken at the side of the stage while we set up. The kid with the CBGB shirt is Daniel, Marc, our guitar player's son. He's amazing. Next to him, and equally amazing, is his mom, Eve. Daniel is the reason why CBGB can't close. It's time for us to give it to him - it's much more than a club, like The Gilman Street, it's a Rec Center For Wayword Yourth. Like Public Enemy said at the CBGB rally the other day, "Fight The Power". Or, as I like to say to the homeless around CBGB, "Take a Shower". Anyway, Dr. Donna Gaines did a lot of talking and here's a LINK, and ANOTHER. Also, away from all that for a second, I really want to thank all my friends who have stood by me and are helping me in this really bad time. Your letters mean the world to me. And the time I have spent with some of you is priceless. Thank you. For allowing love into your hearts, and turning away from hate. It looks like I'm gonna need my surgery pretty fuckin' soon as I'm getting sicker by the hour. When that happens, I'll let you know if I can. If I can't, thank you for your prayers and your concern. I love you all.
August 30, 2005
The Dead Boys show was amazing, and to see more pics go to Bwian's page here. I think that's it for me, though. I need that surgery now. I held out and did that one last thing, and now it's time to get better. It was great seeing Jeff, Cheetah and Jimmy, and even Johnny. Hilly came to the show and loved it, and Scot from Iron Prostate sang with us (as well as a lot of the crowd) on Gilligan. The whole night I felt like I was around family - family that's always loved me, and it felt good. I also got to hold my guitarist's son, Daniel, in my arms. Next to spending really great time with my stepfather, Nick, lately, holding Daniel was a blessing. And thanks to Donna Gaines for her special gift. We're all connected, and I think, I hope, we all know that by now.
August 19, 2005
"Science
fiction, double feature
Frank has built and lost his creature
Darkness has conquered Brad and Janet
The servants gone to a distant planet
Wo oh oh oh oh oh
At the late night, double feature, picture show
I want to go
Oh oh oh oh
To the late night, double feature, picture show"
August 16, 2005
So, I'm standing at The Continental a few weeks back watching Cheetah Chrome play. Handsome Dick Manitoba from The Dictators hops on stage, does his schtick, and the band kicks into, whatelse, Sonic Reducer! I turn to my right and tell Jeff Magnum the sound sound familliar, he takes a sip of his beer and says, "Isn't this a Roach Motel song?" I turn to my left and ask my pal Jesse Malin the same question. "I think it's either Roach Motel or Letch Patrol" is his answer. We all have a good laugh. And are all looking foward to their shows next week at CBGB where Furious George will be playing on one of the bills. To say it's an honor to open for The Dead Boys is like saying that Shakespheare guy is an okay writer. Needless to say, we are all thrilled. I'm gonna make the set really short as I'm not really healthy enough to play....and gonna put Mark, our new guitarist, to really hard work. Those of you who have tickets, cool, those of you who don't, don't worry about it. It's forty bucks and already sold out and there is no guest list. Take me out for a beer someother time and save your money if you haven't already got a ticket. I'm sure SOMEONE is gonna video tape it! In other news,just about looks like I'm totally single for the first time in many years. Not that things are flowing smoothly....far from it. But I'll tell you about that, in person.
August 5, 2005
Yeah, so what, it's hot outside. That's still no excuse to wear sandals, flip flops, whatever ya call them, ya dirty hippy. Cut your hair, take a bath, and read about what Sky News has to say about those pussy shoes of death. I told you so. No shorts, either. Oh, this story only is for men. Women, you are a-okay! Sorry for the confusion!
August 3, 2005
Scooter is sleepy and loves our new sheets that match his hair! I'm sleepy and love my little boy. Dogs ARE man's best friends!
August 1, 2005
Just did a live show at the Continental to celebrate the "Best Of NYC - Volume 1" at The Continental! Yay! Click HERE to see lots of fun pictures. And click HERE to see a live version of "Monkey In A Man Suit"!
July 30, 2005
This is the look Yeti, Nick's dog, gives me when I keep taking her picture. I think it's worth a thousand words. Anyway, Yeti had a tumor removed a couple of days ago, and we just found she has cancer. She is 11 years old, and next to Nick and Scooter, is my best friend. It's funny, but even with my new diagnosis, and the major surgery I'm about to face, nevermind the awful recovery, this hurts a lot more. The vet seems to think "the margins are clear", a term I've heard too many times involving cancer - but you know what? I have faith Yeti is gonna be fine. See, this is the way I see it - I'm the shit magnet. The vortex of darkness. The black hole of despair. My Irwin Allen life is no match for a little dog's cancer. So she'll be just fine. But in the meantime, it would be nice if people thought nice thoughts about her. That always seems to work! Thanks!
July 25, 2005
It's photos like this that warm my heart! Scooter and Shaggy seeing who can be more manly. Of course Scooter put his paw high in the air for Strausbaugh, as he is his godfather! Heil John! His next trick will be putting his finger in a dyke. It's great to see my old friends even if they wanna wear their hair like a girl.
July 18, 2005
Well, I just flew into New York and boy are my arms tired. Get in touch and let's hang out. And, finally, I'm gonna see MY OWN doctors! Yay! I have mixed feeling about being back here with all that's happened and all. But Scooter seems to be loving it!
July 11, 2005
Sorry to be out of touch with everyone for so long. I've been in the hospital undergoing tests and stuff - and hopefully I'll start to feel better soon. There is a sick joke about my latest tangle with the machine above, that involves iodine, 2 bottles of liquid, my anus and beyond. Let's just say the whole thing "sucked". I hope to be back in touch with everyone soon and get my life together. If you have written me and not heard back, hopefully, soon you will. If you've called, same thing. I'm really sorry, just been sicker then, well, my sense of humor!
June 25, 2005
Last night Nick, my stepfather, and I, had a talk. We discussed how lucky I am. Lucky for the good things that have happened in my life, and lucky because I am alive today. But I have always felt that way. Lucky. My friend, Samantha, recently told me, "Count all your blessings money can't buy" and all I can say is I've got millions of them. I have great friends, a great family, and am blessed with a good dark sense of humor and a real love for humanity. And I hope I never lose those things. Sure things can seem pretty dim at times. Like right now - just went to the Emergency Room and found out that the pain in my gut and swelling is not because I'm fat!!!! I swear, I work out!!! Doh! Anyway, it's because I have an abdominal wall hernia. What does it mean besides I walk like Quasimodo and my gut pops out HUGELY, especially on one side, like that baby in ALIEN? Surgery, of course. More surgery. Not that I didn't get enough from my colon resection. Now I need more. Oh, and I've got a renal cyst that may require surgery as well, and at least a biopsy. No wonder I'm pissing blood. But like I said before, I'm LUCKY. Although this ugly divorice I'm going through is bringing me down (like they sing in that ELO song), I still count my blessings at every turn. But here's the funny thing. I always have. I just wish my wife could have counted ours together. To have seen the beauty that was all around us, and the wonderful companionship and love we had. But I suppose some people think differently then myself. And that's what I'm coming to learn. Some people feel entitled to the finer things in life. Me? I'm lucky I have anything at all - and extremely lucky to have the love of friends and family. And to me - well - those are the FINER things in life.
June 21, 2005
Sexy Beasts! Left to right - Scooter, Yeti & Nick!
June 19, 2005
Well, not quite sure where life's highway is taking me, but hopefully to a better place. While I often find myself quite angry and then quite depressed, I have to believe that everything happens for a reason. Wendy and I were best friends for over 18 years. Not waking up next to her hurts like hell. Thinking about NOT what she did, but how she went about it makes me very angry. But also very sad. I was always there, and always would have been. I am a very loyal person. Maybe too loyal. Like a dumb dog. But you know something? That's okay. That's who I am. I have had a lot of time to think about it - and I've come to realize I can go through this world NOT trusting people, and watching where I step, or go through life like I have been - perhaps slightly blind to some of the ugly things that people can do.....but enjoy humanity and believe that most people are good. And I choose that. If I'm shot down again, stabbed in the back, whatever, it's okay. I'm putting myself in that position. Because I'd rather see all the love the world has to offer then all the hate. Okay, now I'm sounding like hippie. I better go cut my hair and take a shower!
June 16, 2005
Big dog small house. See Scooter's new Evil Dead Remake "Dead By Dog" Here!
June 10, 2005
After much soul searching, self torture, and more self reflection then even I thought I was capable of, I have come to one conclusion. Those Monty Python guys got in right in "The Meaning Of Life". Now bring me a bucket!!!!
May 30, 2005
Smile, and that will mean I may
'Cause I've seen blue skies
Through the tears in my eyes
And I realize I'm going home
May 26, 2005
Yesterday another awful lie was lauched at me. What surprised my stepfather, Nick, and my lawyers, was that I was visably shaken and taken aback. I must admit, I've never been through sonmething like this before, and had no idea people could tell such non truths. It is so hurtful it makes me want to crawl into a hole and never come out. Do people really have "poison hearts" like The Ramones sang? Anyway, for a twist and a sense of humor about some of this, check out my latest Desert Living Article under the writing section called My Mom's House!!!!!. Just for laughs! Oh, and sorry to be so self indulgent. In a way, this is much more of a betrayal than 9/11. Thank you for ALL your kind letters of support, and when I get through this, I owe you all a beer or five!
May 24, 2005
Using the police to rob your husband isn't very nice. Using a judge is vile as well. It's funny, when I first moved here to Phoenix, I really wanted to join the police force.
May 17, 2005
Thank you God for the PSP and Hotshots Golf!
May 10, 2005
The president has the football. Surf's up!!!!!
May 6, 2005
Down In Flames By The Dead Boys - it's how I feel, thanks Stiv, Cheetah and company for lyrics I can really understand - but not act out on.
Dead boy - dead boy running scared
Dead boy - dead boy caught in a nuclear weird
Dead boy - dead boy gonna fall
Dead boy - to sick to wanna crawl
Down in flames
Down in flames
Red blip, red whine, lock in true
Dead boy, dead boy, line on you
Dead eyes feeding your dead, dead brain
Dead boy, dead boy, always end the same
April 25, 2005
Sadly, things around here have changed. Looks like I'm leaving Phoenix very soon. Details will follow....but there is too much pain right now. So what's the best way to deal with pain? A Ramones parody of course. Sing to the tune of "The kkk Took My Baby Away":
THE AA TOOK MY BABY AWAY:
(ramone/tabb)
She went
away for an enforced holiday
Went to Scottsdale Not L.A.
But she never got back
She never got back they say
She went away
like on holiday
Went to Scottsdale but I suggested L.A.
But she never got back
She never got back they say
The AA took
my baby away
They took her away, away from me
The AA took my baby away
They took her away, away from me
Hey! Ho! Oh! No!
I do know
where my baby can be
Fenced in behind a lock and key
I do know where my baby can be
They took her from me, they took her from me
Ring me, ring
me, ring me up old Bill W.'s pets
And I'm told for being nice this is what I gets
Ring me, ring me, ring me up up the president
And find there's no way down from those 12 steps
Ooo....Ooo....Oooo
She went away
for a holiday
From 9/11 and what she'd seen that day
But she never came back
She never came back to say
She went away
because I tried to help
Now my tail's between my legs and I can only yelp
And she never came back
She never came back they say
The AA took
my baby away
They gave her 12 steps and told her to pray
The AA took my baby away
They took my baby from me.
April 19, 2005
Okay, so it's my mom's birthday, and for her, I'm showing the next book cover in public for the first time. She would have loved it, as she would have loved Sarah, who worked so hard on this fantastic artwork. I miss you mom, and this book is really for you! Nick, too! The best hero a guy could have. To read more about it click HERE!
April 2, 2005
Found this online. I didn't even know it was allowed to be published! Go Furious George and kick that little pussy monkey's ass. We'd definately win on appeal. But I'm lazy....
March 31, 2005
The Sony PlayStation Portable is out and it's as amazing as they said it would be. I'm addicted to Tiger Woods Golf on the thing, and God Of War on the PS 2. Other than that, things around here, they are a-changin'. Hopefully for the better. Meanwhile, got a great write-up in Read Magazine. The guy who runs it, Adam, rules. I've also heard the New York Press may not be around too much longer. It's very sad. It was once the greatest paper on earth. Now Phoenix New Times is. So there. But I'm glad to hear that my pal and ex-editor, John Strausbaugh, a/k/a Shaggy, or Scooter's Godfather, is now over at the New York Times. Meanwhile, find me on Myspace and check back here in a few weeks for the title and some artwork of the next book due October. Oh, and if you live in Phoenix and play bass, guitar, or drums, gimmie a hollar. I wanna do a band out here - and kick some cactus ass!
March 19, 2005
Lemme tell ya, when they take out a hunk of your intestines, it hurts like a bitch. Not only right after surgery, but for quite a while afterwards. It's been quite a few weeks now, and I'm still limping around the house with a hole in my stomach where I got a staff infection - that's now healing. This whole experience has been life changing in many ways that I know of, and many I have yet to experience. But enough of that, I've been busy playing the new Zelda for Gameboy Advance and it rules. While I may be laid up in reality, in my mind I'm running around Hyrule trying to save the king and princess and battling evil. I have not written here for a long time, but still have stuff up every week at The Phoenix New Times under the culture section. Check it out and write me. All these moblins, keese, and yapping Minish folks are driving me a bit nuts!
February 25, 2005
"Out of the hospital, out against my will, I've become irrational, I've gone mental!" - Ramones
I'm out, and glad. I'm tired of the invisible people keeping me up at night, nevermind the mind control the hospital used to gain access to my deepest fears. Tin foil hats? You bet! But these people saved my life....more thanks coming later!
January 31, 2005
Photo above by Allyson taken at Continental 1/7/05 (from left to right: Marc, GT, Michael Harper, Evan Cohen together known as Furious George)
Just got off the phone with my brother the doctor. He rules, as does the rest of my family. It's true that in times of need, the best people you can turn to are your family. If you have them and they still like you. If not, turn to your closest friend and sometimes things are too big to go through alone. I'm learning to accept that. It's a tough pill to swallow, since I feel I sorta raised myself...but it's a wonderful thing. I've never wanted to be a burden on anyone, and never will bother people with my problems - it's just not me. But it's nice when people step forward to help you out. Lots of friends around here have done that, as have some friends in NYC. The people here are kind and sweet, and I am the luckiest guy in the world to have great friends and the best job, ever. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along, and you know who you are. Special thanks to Wendy....who, well, if things were reversed, I'd be in a mental institution. Also, thanks to Richard and Ammi at Softskull.
January 24, 2005
Run, don't walk to the "Bond, James Bond" expo at The Sciene Center here in Phoenix. It's worth every penny.
January 20, 2005
Yay! My column started in Phoenix New Times. Check it out HERE! I love the paper, and can't thank Michele Lauding, the music editor who got me the job, enough. I also owe thanks to Rick Barrs, the editor, and Amy Silverman, the assistant editor. New Times feels a lot like early New York Press. So who says you can't go home again? Yay! Also, I can't tell you what a pleasure it is writing along next to the likes of Dominic Serene and Ben Leatherman. THANK YOU! Also, I'd just like to add that the artist, who does the illos, rules! His name is Matthew and you can check out his site HERE!
January 16, 2005
I'm speechless. Wordless. Worldless. How could everything get so upside down? The photo above was taken by the AP and is of Johnny Ramone's headstone along with his widow, Linda. So many thoughts are running through my head I guess when they slow down I'll write about them. This is so FUNNY and so SAD at the same time it's insane. Arggh.
January 15, 2005
The photo above bascially explains our brief trip to New York City. Gotta deal with some major medical stuff soon so I may be offline for a bit. Meanwhile, I've got a new column in Phoenix New Times starting next week. Their website is HERE Check it out starting next Wednesday. Oh, playing Kingdom Hearts for GBA and the new Ratchet and Clank. KH is amazing. At first I thought the card thing was VERY stupid..but now I get it and dig it...it's just like having more weapons like Link has. R&C is da bomb. And then some. Tightest and best platformer since the last one. They kick the shit out of Mario and his mustache wearing brother.
January 2, 2005
Well, just beat The Urbz for GBA a couple of days ago. Great little game, and totally helped me waste my life away working to make fake money to buy fake furniture to live a fake life. I love the video games.
