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Lip Service West Fundraiser Recap

Being a sober person sometimes makes things a bit awkward. Especially things like going out and playing live gigs. I haven’t had a glass of alcohol or any type of non-prescribed substance since October 18, 2002, so alcohol is not … Continue reading

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Paying Attention

I was in the kitchen the other day, and saw an ant scurrying down the wall, holding one of its fellow ants to carry back to wherever it came from. Our apartment is cheaply built, and somewhat old, from around … Continue reading

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Phantom Reality — An EP

As you know by reading this blog, I spend a lot of time working on music and writing. An acquaintance offered to help me finish an EP of my songs, a goal of mine for over ten years. A kind … Continue reading

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Some Songs, In Embryo

I am a sober thrill junkie: I love excitement. I enjoy doing things that are fun and awesome and make me want to throw up at the same time, like playing live in front of people or reading a story … Continue reading

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Janet Kuypers Reads “My Hologram Life”

Janet Kuypers, editor of poetry mags, Down in the Dirt and Children, Churches and Daddies, often reads poems she has accepted for publication at open mic, to be broadcast over the intrawebs. She works very hard to promote the work … Continue reading

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