I’ve been coming here for years!! Since the very late 80’s, early 90’s I’m guessing. Easily the best place for light lunches and snacks … proven once again today as I popped in and overly indulged (sorry waistline, lol) in these wonderfully delicious pastries!! Oh, I’m not talking about sweet and sugary treats like baklava either bitches … I’m talking about their tiropita and spanakopita (my favourite), a quick bite that hits the fucking spot when you hear your stomach growling!! Opa!!

I still live in the sticks where you wouldn’t go
In a town of twelve hundred off an old dirt road

\’Cause the biggest things in life are your friends and family

I got a big orange tractor and a diesel truck
And my idea of heaven is chasing whitetail bucks

Early Sunday morning as I was shoveling the snow after yet another winter blast, going through my mind was the thought of calling and canceling a commitment I previously made weeks ago volunteering myself, my help, for this day, citing the terrible weather conditions as my valid reason (excuse) and I’m sure they would have been graciously understanding. Believe me, I know plenty of people who would have bailed … in a fucking heartbeat!! Moi? Perish the thought … that’s not me!! I follow through on shit!! After wasting 20 minutes in these blustery conditions, I wanted nothing more than spending my Sunday at home, preferably on the couch, preferably doing as little as possible, but not wanting to disappoint anyone, never considered it. I was hopefully anticipating 3 to 4 hours worth of effort … upon arriving and quickly sizing up the situation, I immediately knew this wouldn’t be the case. Taking a cue from my good friend Joe, who regularly devotes himself and his time to good causes, who I am in awe of, someone I completely respect and admire and someone I know I have no fucking chance of holding a candle to when it comes to this kinda thing, I happily stayed till the whole job was finished, finally arriving home at 10:45 p.m. … beat to fucking shit … quickly tossing off my clothes, just as quickly tossing myself into bed, getting some shut eye hoping to be bushy tailed for work Monday morning, where I actually get paid, lol. On the late night drive home, a warm n’ fuzzy feeling of satisfaction overcame me, an indescribable feeling of purpose and self-worth, humility too!! Damn motherfuckers … felt good!!

And it’s been awhile
Since I could hold my head up high
And it’s been awhile
Since I first saw you

And it’s been awhile
Since I could call you

It’s been awhile

Since I\’ve gone and fucked things up just like I always do

And it’s been awhile
But all that shit seems to disappear when I’m with you

And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that I’ve rendered
I’ve gone and fucked things up again

And it’s been awhile
Since I could hold my head up high
And it’s been awhile
Since I said I’m sorry

Things occurring in the world, all around me … in my fucking life for Christsakes!! Unfolding in front of my very eyes!!I do have 20/20 peripheral vision after all!! Others have tunnel vision, seeing only dead straight in front of their noses … not fucking I!! Make it my business to see shit happening all around me!!

Now it\’s a little late

What you could’ve taught me

You’d fight and you were right
But they were just too strong
They’d stick it in your face
And let you smell what they consider wrong

That’s why I say “Hey Man Nice Shot”

Don’t know why I took these, but I did. Don’t know if I even want to say much … I will say that I saw this great barebones brick warehouse environment location, so I figured why not … and then an Annie Leibovitz wannabe had all these crazy fucking ideas, and still I figured why not. They’re kinda grainy and blurred being cell phone shots … undoubtedly for the better, lol!! Maybe I’ll go back with my DSLR … and generous amounts of baby oil wearing next to nothing … oh, and with a few props too, lol!?!? Yeah right … as if?? Not a motherfucking chance!!

This one’s the best … not showing my ugly mug, lol!!

Fortinos flyer had such great prices on so many different items that I made the effort to go and take advantage of the savings. On sale was a variety of greens … they had red and green swiss chard, dandelion, collard greens, kohlrabi, and kale bunches for $1.29 each … take your pick!! Hovering over the choices, and never having tried any of them, I was gonna go with the red chard. Then I spied a shopper making her choice, so I struck up a conversation … I’m good at doing that, bugging people, lol. She mentioned that she’s a home chef and is very keen on the kale, spouting off its qualities, its health benefits (I later googled and checked … boy was she ever right) … I could see the similarities to rapini which I told her I loved!! She says it’s close, but less bitter, and doesn’t wilt down as much when cooked … she was bang on with that too. I was telling her my techniques, not liking that blanching crap she was trying to sell me. Right away her eyes lit up, and she realized my method was much better, and much faster … I was going on and on … she interrupts with, “are you Italian?” … I get that a lot … Jewish too, lol!! It was great sharing food ideas and learning. Lookout rapini … I may have a new girlfriend and her name is kale!!

Had a severe and serious hunger for this today!! My Big Fat Greek Craving!! Haven’t indulged in this ambrosia, the food of the Gods recently … in fact it’s been way, way too long!! Highland Farms offers without any fucking doubt, the largest selection, with the most varieties. Check out these 3 litre tubs too – who the fuck needs THAT much feta, lol!! I’ve tasted them all, but today I picked the Dodonis, the priciest of the bunch … and even though I’m no Adonis, I’m still worth it!!

God bless us everyone
And it can’t be outfought
It can’t be outdone
It can’t be outmatched
It can’t be outrun

And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light

God save us everyone

Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns
For the sins of our hands
The sins of our tongues
The sins of our fathers
The sins of our young

And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light

God save us everyone

Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns

Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky

Lift me up
Let me go

God bless us everyone
We’re a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can’t be outfought
It can’t be outdone
It can’t be outmatched
It can’t be outrun
No
God bless us everyone
We’re a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can’t be outfought
It can’t be outdone
It can’t be outmatched
It can’t be outrun

I bought a couple of Apps recently. I’ve been content with the free versions, but decided to start buying a few since my iTunes account is ladened with $100, and since it was a Christmas present with explicit instructions NOT to spend (waste, lol) it all on songs (fuck … can they read me like a book at times or what? lol), but on Apps as well. Am diggin’ the Maya Calendar one … especially diggin’ my next Mayan birthday occurring March 22!! Happy motherfucking Mayan birthday danistrulytheman!! Been playing around all day, plugging in friend’s actual birthdays, having the App access them, their personalities, destinies … fun shit like that. Many haven’t been so fortunate with the Mayan outcome … some are deviants, afflicted with addictions, and with professions that include prostitution. I lucked out big time … here’s a copy/paste of what mine said (oh, and please ignore that being irate and infuriated, holding a grudge crap … never listening to people’s opinions, possessing tunnel vision slacker shit they tried to pin and label on me, LOL)!!

PERSONALITY AND DESTINY:

Courageous, honest and wise, these people are commmunity leaders who sacrifice themselves for the good of the whole. Strong both physically and spiritually. Visionaries. Great walkers and naturally athletic. Talented craftsmen and creative artists. Also excellent hunters and agriculturists. They are bountiful providers and good problem solvers. A strong relationship with the dead.

NEGATIVE TRAITS TO AVOID:

They can be predatory, angry, and vengeful. They often won’t accept advice and can be single-minded. A desire to avoid responibilty.

PROFESSIONS:

Day keeper, diviners, leaders, musicians, artists, dancers, singers, writers, professional athletes, politicians, merchants, and hunters.