U.g.l.y.

There can not be beauty, without the presence of ugly.
Come on Charley.
I feel mislead but that's ok.
I want to be apart of the world I see.
But I am not of use.
Come on Charley
Your missing the point
I need some direction
So I can be defiant.
Bravery is facing the dark
Not knowing exactly what u are face to face with
Flaws only exist in plans. Come on Charley
We are waiting

What if I just want to be alone

How to fall in love ALL OVER AGAIN.

Today, I fell in love with Staunton all over again. 

To start the day off my friend Candace had posted that a watercolor piece by Marilyn Fucking Manson is hanging in the Queen City Market Place. I freaked out and immediately figured out when I could go check it out. As I made my way downtown, I stopped by my dad's place to see how he was. AND he had a surprise for me. He tells me "Me and Sue (his girlfriend) were in Tennessee to see the Temptations this week (way fucking cool) and we wanted to get a gift for you. We were in the tourists shop looking at all the lame key chains, and mugs when Sue goes, "OMG that is the ugliest thing I have ever seen." I turn around and look, and said, "Yep that's for Charley." 

It is a death/doom/skeleton/voodoo motorcycle salt and pepper holder. It's so perfect. I love my dad so much!

So then I left and raced downtown to see Manson's art. I ran into the marketplace and demanded I be taken to it at once! (kinda) The young lady at the desk took me straight to it and explained that her dad had gone on tour with Manson some years ago, and bought it off him then. They've had it a few years and now want to sell it. It is beautiful. I'd say the frame is around 4 ft tall and close to 3 ft wide. All black, with victorian esque accents. Plus it is matted with a black board mat. The actual piece is 3.5X2.5 (or close to it) it is not small by any means. The piece also comes with a signed picture of Dita Von Tease because she is the one in the painting. The painting is called "Boy Magnet" which is fitting. The young lady also said that Dita kissed the painting. Who knows for sure. The painting costs $12,000

Then I went to see Frankenweenie in 3-D! With Emry and her grandma. It was PERFECT. absolutely perfect. I am about to write a review on it it was so good. Definitely old school Tim Burton that we all die for. 

Then I went to go get a mocha at my favorite coffee spot (has been my favorite ever since it was the Daily Grind-anyone remember that??) It is under new management now, so I did not know that they closed at 5 pm on a SATURDAY! If I ever influential in this town I will mandate that coffeeshops stay open until at least 10 if not later! 11 would be better, midnight would be ideal! I mean come on, we are a sleepy city that doesn't actually sleep much (am I right?)

I ran into the shop, and they girl says "we are closed" and I look at her like really? Then she says "But if you want espresso I can do that." WHAT ELSE AM I SUPPOSE TO GET THIS IS A COFFEE SHOP! lol so I say please...

I order and dig for change to leave as a tip, because they do not accept electronic tips...weird. 

She asked about my gauges and where to get them. I tell her, and then look around the place (I haven't been in since it changed hands) There was actual artwork on the walls! Good artwork too! and should I say it...it was not only progressive, but radical and SHOCKING. I mean there was a painting of a man holding a dead rabbit. HOW COOL STAUNTON. just saying I liked it a lot. 

Then the day gets better. I meet with Mia and John about the venue (if you didn't know, big things are always on the verge of happening in Staunton. This is the newest one.)

I was scared the two would clash artistically, and not agree. And the whole damn thing would fall through. HOWEVER It with amazingly well. Infact if I wasn't stupidly excited to begin with now I am on the verge of pissing my damn pants thinking about how close we are to success. The fact that we have an army of people who want this to happen, and this army has the means, resources, influence, and know how to actually pull it off. It's a dream come true. I couldn't be more ecstatic. Please please please let this pan out. 

And last but not least I got to see my wife and have a wafflehouse outing. I did not get to go see any of the local bar shows tonight, which is sad. But I had so much going on to help keep the scene progressive and active! Now I am going to look up names for the Center. ^_^

All I want is a little of the good life

So spoiled. I'm so spoiled. I've been staying at 4 star hotels once a week for a month now and its been a mix of fabulous and mundane. I LOVE the beds, and massive amount of pillows that are all cleverly stuffed with down feathers so never want to leave your bed, and therefore utilize the amazing room service at your fingertips. Regardless of how expensive it may be. Last night I found myself in a White cotton robe, fresh out of a prestine hot tub, lounging in down feathers, watching the daily show on a 48 flat screen, craving a candy bar. And I shit you not, I called the front desk and asked if they had candy bars and they said yes would you like one brought to your room? I shit my pants...not really. I said no thanks ill be down to get it in a few. How awesome!

Human nature

Who decided what is gross,  vulgar,  grotesque, unmoral, etc.
My kids were listening to the library lady read a book and she talks about a woodpecker. She says that woodpeckers peck wood because they are trying to get the worms out to eat them. I find that absolutely terrifying. Poor worms, they have no hope. My kids obviously were not phased, but still. Just take a minute, put yourself in the worms shoes...I guess it would be the same thing if dinosaurs were still around. We would have to accept that death is a part of life. My god! What a thought. More later.