Tag: History

Tainted Meat

I was a little off my game yesterday, if you will. I went to visit my Grandfather in the hospital and I, obviously had a lot on my mind. 

He seems to be feeling, a least a bit better. He was out of bed, giving his characteristic hand gestures (Oops I don’t mean him singing, rather his “stupid asshole” “pusha” gesture) and I felt a bit better after witnessing that. But not knowing why he was admitted in the first place is still weighing heavily on my mind. They’re running tests. Continue reading Tainted Meat

A Very Powerful Appreciation

TCM DVD Cover

I recently watched what is without doubt the best horror movie of all time. Not many films are as unbelievably unsettling, or, better yet so disturbing as the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. When Leatherface clubs Jerry in the head causing him to collapse and “twitch” on the floor? So utterly intense.

Never has a single scene in a movie left me so affected. In fact I so clearly remember the first time I ever saw the movie and that scene, in particular. In Keg’s basement, as a kid, really, totally freaked out of my mind. As if being in his house wasn’t spooky enough, the walk home was truly something else.

It’s still, if not more difficult, to watch (what with it now being re-mastered?). Damn… Continue reading A Very Powerful Appreciation

Would You Look At That, I Am Human

Last night I happened to see Michael Phelps win his 7th gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. Through fluke more than anything really. Honestly I’m not a fan of sport, least of all the Olympics. And especially this years round. 

But be that as it may I found myself stopping on swimming while searching for something to watch as I wound down. I thought why not see if Phelps was competing and if he was I’d be up to witness what he’d do next. I had nothing better to do… Continue reading Would You Look At That, I Am Human