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.

I’m tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless lost under the surface

Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes

I\’ve become so numb I can\’t feel you there

And become so tired so much more aware
I’m becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

And I know I may end up failing too
But I know you were just like me
With someone disappointed in you

This is one fucking great company!! Manufacturers of the best headphones in the world!! This is the letter I wrote a few years back explaining my situation:

I wisely cropped my personal information, wouldn’t want any-of-yous beating a path to my door, lol. Oh, and I did remember her name, still do … Kim (just was uncertain, wasn’t 100% sure at the time of writing, so thought I’d err on the side of caution). I told her my headphones looked like a lawnmower ran over them … more than once, lol!! And admittedly that most of the damage was caused by me trying to fix them, lol. They were chewed up so badly that if Grado didn’t offer to help me, I’d have had no choice but to buy a new pair. I still can’t believe they repaired them for me, AND at a nominal fee, AND that John Grado the owner of the company went to the Post Office personally and mailed the repaired headphones back to me. Which brings me to today … I called wanting to inquire about upgrading to the new SR 325is model (still priced same as the SR 325i) at $295, and hopefully circumventing paying taxes and duties … PLUS obtaining $100 credit!! Christ, I would have been all over that like white on rice!! To put it into perspective, here in Canada they sell for $400+tax=$452) … and with the Canadian Dollar trading at $1.02 for the American Greenback, thought it was an ideal time. Sadly all good things must come to an end … they eliminated the upgrade program, too many hassles I was told. I understood completely. Frankly, I couldn’t believe they ever offered it in the first place. Honestly, mine are now in perfect working condition having been restored to their former glory (almost) … oh and my SR 125’s have the superior ear-cup, no longer available on today’s model, having been substituted with cheaper materials … a cost cutting measure permitting Grado to keep any price hike in check, so all is not lost. Will patiently bide my time!!

Yeah I get it, you’re an outcast
Always under attack, always coming in last
Bringing up the past, no one owes you anything

I think you need a shotgun blast, a kick in the ass

So paranoid, watch your back

Slipped down, couldn’t get much lower
Quicksand’s got no sense of humour
I’m still laughing like hell

Numbers I shouldn’t remember. Numbers I’ll never forget.

This used to be the greatest day, at least one of them on my calendar year … going to the Auto Show. Now, it’s so crowded, takes some of the fun out of it … who’s kidding who … a shitload of fun. I remember previously swearing never to go on Family Day ever again. I lied. Now I really really swear, NEVER again!! Here’s some pics from today … I’m not an auto-blogger, so I’ll just post a few. My favourite vehicle (if there’s such a thing)? Once again I remain partial to the Mercedes E-Class … the top of the line, no holds barred E63 AMG specifically … what a sweet sedan!!

Notice the theme going on here? White cars!! Why? No reason really … just ’cause I felt like it motherfuckers, lol!!

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For the record: I ADMIRE and APPRECIATE all cars. Hyundai, Kia … Ferrari, Porsche!! I don’t discriminate, I don’t judge. It’s not me. I didn’t easily and conveniently pick the Lambhorghini as my fave pick … Goddamn, love that Grand Cherokee too, lol!! Sweet Jeep!!

but I ain’t too young to worry
nah I ain’t too old to cry

and I ain’t too old to hurry
’cause I ain’t too old to die

but I sure am hard to beat

but I ain’t too young to realize
that I ain’t too old to try
try to get back to the start

ain’t too young to admit it
no I’m not too old to lie
I’m just another empty head

one of these days
one of these days

I throw it into the fucking wind!! Would love to say it always works, but it doesn’t … and admittedly at times reckless abandonment might not be a such a prudent choice, lol!!

Coming home last night, I had a craving for this so I popped into my trusty Italian deli!! Spent $35 on everything, could have saved time and money buying a $5 footlong from Subway (blah, yuck) … but those who know me, know I don’t eat like that. And they also know I spare no expense when it comes to buying good food. It’s loaded with 5 meats: sweet genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto salami, sopressa italian salami, and oven baked capicollo … 2 cheeses: provolone, and creamy havarti … sliced roma tomatoes, and plenty of giardiniera too served on a crusty sandwich roll, with a heaping side of quartered Mrs. Whyte’s kosher dill pickles!! Good?? Pshaw!!

It was a motherfucking two fisted, lip smacking, Gina Lollobrigida influenced panino of epic proportions, lol!!

Don’t want your aid
But the fist I’ve made
For years, can’t hold or feel
No I’m not all me
So please excuse me
While I tend to how I feel

Still they try and break me

But now the dreams and waking screams
That everlast the night
So build a wall
Behind it crawl
And hide until it’s light
Can’t you hear your baby’s crying now?

Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Can’t you feel your names?
Can’t you hear your baby’s crying?

But now the dreams and waking screams
That everlast the night
So build a wall
Behind it crawl
And hide until it’s light
Can’t you hear your baby’s crying now?

This occurred on Tuesday (yesterday) and was the most powerful solar flare in years. The rating system measures the strength of solar flares … X designated for being the most potent. We may experience communications disruption as a result, nothing to be alarmed at though.To put the enormity of it into perspective … you can line up almost eight Earths side by side in the solar sunspot!! Imagine that?