still can't do em

...but at least i can take a picture of great sticker placement.

no more sitting around and moping for me

Last night was the first time in 3 weeks I was able to get my bike shoe on my foot. Had another severe sprain and really missed being clipped in. two weeks of getting a ride to work and slowly hobblin was lame, was strong enough to ride to work last week, but slowly and not clipped in. Very happy nowz.

my letter to billy bob, thornton that is

In a recent interview with Bill Maher, Billy Bob Thornton said something that really pissed me off. He stated that, with the exception of U2 and REM, there hasn't been a new band or musician since 1978 that we will still be listening to their music in a 100 yrs. In the way so many bands producing music before 1978 are still considered legendary. While I do agree that the 1960s and early 1970s did produce a Renaissance type era of musical geniuses, with substantial lasting power, I couldn't disagree more with his statement. But since he is an Academy Award winning actor, when he says shit like that, people agree with him and feel like they cannot argue an opposing point very successfully. Also, he was not making this statement as an actor but as a 4 time record releasing musician. "The shit you say, Billy Bob's a musician"? Yes, listen to how totally un-awesome his band is here.

Personally, I can't shake his comment, it has really makes me mad to think about it and how authoritative he sounded when he said it. I mean, U2 and REM is the best you got Billy Bob? I wish you knew how much that statement made you sound like you were saying, "those kids and their damn rock-n-roll music, they should all get a haircut". As much as I know my list of new performers since 1978 that will be listened to in 100yrs , I don't think this will change your mind, But here's ten at random, feel free to add to this at any time. Prince, Madonna, Conor Oberst, Kanye West, The Beastie Boys, Damien Marley, Jack White, Afrika Bambaataa, John Legend and Janes Addiction.

i love demo

i'm making some progress.
had to pry out the old stove/oven.
now i have a hole for my new work.
utilites are next.

R.I.P. Oscar Mayer

all work and no play....

distractions are a very important part of work.

You should see this movie

Waltz with Bashir

kung fu the MJ way

i don't think i'd have as much patience if someone kicked me in the taint that hard. just sayin'.

Weekly Link Round-Up

Shoe designers should copy these 1893 basketball shoes exactly.

Read Between The Leading's interview with Aaron Draplin is their best podcast yet.

I'm totally into imgfave these days.

Ira Glass lectures in Russia.

Stranger

I've been a stranger here lately.
Emotionally drained, all I can do is point you here.

Thanks Greg.
-Johnny

i live in cali, i'm going to the docotor

well,

time to take advantage of the law here,
i'm a busy guy, work lots, lots to do, lots of stress

I need something to help me calm down at night, and to help relive
my aches and pains.

and seeing as how there is a medical pot store outlet in oakhurst (45 min down the road )

I think it's high time I get my ass in gear and get my perscription filled.


tell me you wouldn't do the same,
ok, maybe you wouldn't, but your not me.

got any advice?

computer drama...

Long story short, my G5 took a massive dump in the middle of 2 big projects, had to buy a new one, which sounds cool unless you are under some heavy deadlines and you gotta re-set up all your stuff and figure out a new computer. even better is when the new one turns out to be a lemon. at any rate, im kinda back from the dead (i dont have a shaved head) and i figured id share a few things my computer has told me in the past few days...

Calling all LNK-ers

I will be visiting from July 24 - 30 and would love a loaner bike again. My twin, Eric from Monkey Wrench lent me a sweet single speed steed last time, so anyone who can help me out I would give a big smooch to. kw or Ortiz could help with the transaction if necessary. And of course, I assume all responsibility.

This picture reminds me of when I was a student in the beautiful Dutch city of Amsterdam. I never had a bike stolen. I had many a bike literally "fall apart" and get ditched by the side of the road. But never stolen. I feel very fortunate in comparison to every single person I knew who had at least one bike stolen that year, usually more.

keeping it going

a bit behind - more to come

(June 1-7) In which I bid adieu to Montreal and say Hell Yes to NYC.

View all My Weeks, in one spot, over here and make your own.

tube crossover

built from a kit. shown with the lid off. probably 7 years ago when my hi-fi was upstairs. hard to believe i had spare time to work on it.

Veer

JOYRIDE

Jonas Mekas bicycle sex music film intro.

Jaques Ferrand Leather Bike.

Benedict Radcliffe's spray bike.
More bicycle radness a la Bicycle Film Festival