I watched a self-referential/indulgent movie. She went to bed half-way through it. I was texting about the Internet and Mamet and Michael Jackson… Prince during the movie, but I paused at the moments where I was sure I’d miss something. I thought I knew how’d I’d feel at the end: smoke a cigarette when I [...]

I went with Tony and Andy, two glorious human beings (and Institute members), to the opening of the new Modern Wing. The new structure was designed by Renzo Piano and is, as you can see, amazing. Modern Wing: The building was an experience all to its own. The massive concourse, with the ‘flying carpet’ ceiling, [...]

I’ve made the decision to go to the Ghost show at the Empty Bottle tonight. I’m broke (after paying, with borrowed money, the hospital close to $14,000) and tired, but being house-ridden is starting to kill me. It’s only been 14 days since I went through back surgery and the recovery process has been, surprisingly, [...]

Califone – handpainted/halo ceiling A blackness, as deep and consuming as nothingness, surrounded me; expanding forever in every direction. My skin was radiant, as if stimulated by an inner spotlight: whiteness shimmering in contrast to this strange and all-encompassing darkness. I moved my arms in wide circles, generating a hidden heat from within. The circles [...]