Spagtacular

I have good news. That gum you like is going to come back in style. You’re in charge of your life. Regardless of what happens in Washington tomorrow, you are in control.

You can scroll through your iPhone to look for evidence that Dear Leader is an evil man and shake with self righteous anger as you retweet the opinions of others who may or may not have your best interests at heart. (They don’t give a fuck about you.)

You can fall in line with his rhetoric and pretend he’s truly heroic and his messages are healthy for you and your family. (See preceding paragraph.)

Or, you can stand up tall, throw your shoulders back and enjoy the incredible gift of living in a country that is the last hope for civilization, current leaders on both sides notwithstanding.

Find something that allows you to be useful and rewards your usefulness. Don’t follow your dreams, that’s a ticket to poverty and heartbreak. Be useful and be engaged. Help someone along the way if you can. Give your word and keep your promises. Avoid dope, hooch,crappy food, random hookups; and edit the Dunderpates from your life. “Have fun but steer clear of the needle. Call home on your sister’s birthday.”

It’s an extraordinary life in the States right now. Go out there and make a difference for yourself and others. You’ll shine. I promise.

Let’s review, shall we?

Comic book bullshit.

Action/comedies where the white male characters are stupid.

You mustn’t become or try to become, a party-liner - however good the party may be - as a writer. That’s a betrayal.  

- Christopher Hitchens

“My advice is, don’t spend money on therapy. Spend it in a record store.”-