So, it turns out "The Boys In The Band" is NOT a documentary about the phenomenon of boy bands from New Kids on the Block to One Direction. I kid. This new Vinegar Syndrome release is very well done and an excellent addition to any Friedkin collection.

🎶 Just another Monochrome Mon-day 🎶

Bedtime tunes.

I've been reading this off and on for a while. It's a collection of sci-fi/fantasy short stories by Ukranian authors. It's good. My friends Yulia & Volodymyr gave this to me. They're from Ukraine & still have family there. Proceeds from the book go to aiding Ukraine. Good reading/good cause.

Out again for a quiet walk and cup of coffee. Once again, people are nice. Smiles. Thank yous. Doors held open. Maybe there is something to these early morning human interactions. I hope all of you have a splendid day. Smile. You're a good person.

Spending the fourth with @thefridacinema.org

107°F. A long speech. No shade. No umbrellas to block the sun. No reusable water bottles or tumblers or coolers. No camping chairs. No sunscreen or bug spray. They've turned a 4th of July celebration into an episode of "Survivor."

Minor Threat's first EP came out this month back in 1981. I decided to give it a listen today. I had the pleasure of meeting Brian Baker back in 1999.

Last night I took my neighbor to @thefridacinema.org for the free screening of "1776." She's 76 & had never heard of it. She's been bummed about the 250th & the current state of things. She remembers how joyful the Bicentennial was in 1976. She loved "1776," and was so happy I took her. Thanks, FC!

Throwback Thursday. Years ago in Las Vegas. In a city full of lights, I take a picture with a rock wall. 😀

Back in Indiana, we call this sportin' a v-neck. I got some sun while being outside all day. Since it's Pride Month, maybe I'll just say it's a pink triangle in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Wear sunscreen, folks.

I love how Garbage are STILL around. I don't think I thought they'd last. Bands with female vocalists seemed to always lead to the singer going solo. Shirley seems to really like being in a band, and I love how she is unapologetic about aging.

Happy Sunday. Go have fun.

I have these old prescription safety glasses from a lab I worked at. I need to remove the safety stuff and see if I can have an optician tint these. Then I can finally have some prescription sunglasses. The Creature says I need to get on that. And that I should get a haircut, too.

Some years ago in a faraway land.

Throwback Thursday. If you're gonna paint a wall, have some fun first.

Domino! We've been over this. You cannot ship Beaker to Abu Dhabi.

My latest read was John Waters' 2019 book "Mr. Know-It-All." If you like Waters, you'll like this. The first 25-30% of the book is him discussing his films from Polyester on. After that, he gives musings on life. Always entertaining.

Monochrome Monday.

Sunday night flick.

I love my downtown neighborhood. So much graffiti art and cool independent shops. I stopped by a stationary store to pick up some greeting cards for friends. There is a wide alley behind the independent theater I love. The community turned into a skate park. I love it.

The world's kind of a weird, unfriendly place. People snap on you or sometimes we all just avoid people. This morning, I went for an early walk to get some coffee & read outside. I held the door for a rough looking older lady. I smiled & she returned the smile and thanked me. I have hope. 🙂 Be kind.

I finally read "Phiction" by Don Coscarelli, a collection of 6 short stories about characters from his Phantasm films. I liked it. I rewatched all the films as I read the corresponding stories. I like Chunk from Ravager more now than I did in the film. The book comes w/beautiful case.

"Smelll...baaaaad!"

Behold the power of America!

Throwback Thursday. That time I was in Brighton at 5:15.

I hadn't been to a drive-in in a while. Nice night for it.

This was a great reading. Really, this book is for EVERYone: men, women, trans people, gay, straight, tops, bottoms, versatile. It's full of information and written in a straightforward manner. No blushing. No holding back. Just how we should all talk to our personal healthcare provider.

Monochrome Monday with Beaker...who is blocking my keyboard. C'mon, Beaker! I need to work.

Olaf, the smooshy-faced meatball.

Boat life.

Orange you glad I didn't say "banana?"

Well shite.

Happy Hump Day

A glowing orb that causes a euphoric orgasm when you first touch it, heals illnesses, and can even regrow body parts. A chase involving the military and a gay couple with a randy straight couple. This book is an erotic pulp sci-fi satyricon by the man who gave us "Elvira's Haunted Hills." Read it!

I think David Sedaris' new book is his best in years. I've always liked his stuff, but some of his more recent releases have been diaries. This collection of essays feels like it was written for an audience. It feels like a return to his earlier works like "Naked" and "Me Talk Pretty One Day."

Today's listening pleasure has me going with a smile.

Omigod! It's Monday!

Sunday tunes.

I need to do some pruning and repotting with some plants in the backyard. This lil' fella looks perky, though.

Hangin' with Honest Abe and Biggie at Hidden House Coffee. I like coming here to read on weekends...and to casually listen to weird conversations of between other patrons.

Today's listening pleasure.

Happy Birthday, Damien! It's all for you, ya lil' devil!