Category Archives: Entertainment

My Aim is True, Well, Not Really

Posted on June 20, 2014 by joegergen

“Is that a bruise on your palm?” “Yes.” “How did you do that?” “I smashed it with a hammer.” Silence. “I’m a very bad aim.” And indeed I am a very bad aim. But I try to look at it … Continue reading →

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Expand Your Adjective Imagination through Google Images

Posted on June 15, 2014 by joegergen

You ever wonder what an adjective looks like?  Well, you may not wonder but you’re certainly aware of adjectives. We use them all the time, except for Hemmingway, he really didn’t like them. Some of them are much easier to … Continue reading →

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Getting the Evil Squirrel Eye

Posted on April 19, 2014 by joegergen

I had a squirrel give me the Eye the other day. I mean really give me the Eye.  His eyes said, “You should move along now. Nothing to see here.” I respect that and moved on, though I think I … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from the Studio Job Site

Posted on April 17, 2014 by joegergen

1. Copper wire bends and bends and bends then Breaks without warning though not without expectation We test its limits, hoping it will sustain We test its limits, hoping we can restrain Before it breaks, before it’s broken Before that’s … Continue reading →

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Related or Unrelated April Musings. Why? Just Because

Posted on April 16, 2014 by joegergen

1.  Bitter tea calls me honey So I let the honey flow It’s funny — I call her sweetie     2. You wear your passion like a suit Little cardinal You never give it a rest My little phoenix … Continue reading →

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A Detailed Destruction: No Country For Abstract Poetry

Posted on March 20, 2014 by joegergen

I’m too abstract to write poetry. The sins I commit when I’m writing poetry are plentiful. Not specific enough. Not detailed enough. Not rhythmical enough. My reaction to that has always been: I don’t care. But to be fair that’s … Continue reading →

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I’m not Buying What You are Selling

Posted on March 19, 2014 by joegergen

I’m a bit of a minimalist. I think I’ve mentioned this before. I’m a terrible consumer as well. A friend once said, you don’t even know you need things. Marketing doesn’t seem to work on me either, though the jury … Continue reading →

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The Devil is in the Shoe Laces

Posted on March 16, 2014 by joegergen

I haven’t resorted to wearing Velcro strap shoes yet. Apparently all the signs are there that I should. Today I bought some new shoe laces for my boots. After struggling to get the old ratted laces out, I stared at … Continue reading →

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No Sneezing Matter

Posted on March 7, 2014 by joegergen

I sneeze hard. Very hard. I make sure to take a deep breath and then exhale all the air out explosively. It’s always jarring. Sometimes I jump. I have no idea why I take such a deep breath. It seems … Continue reading →

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Leaving My Viewing Comfort Zone: Epic Fail

Posted on March 7, 2014 by joegergen

We all have styles that we like. Whether in music or movies or art. We might like lots of different styles. I’ve actually ran into people who claim to like all styles of something. I think that’s a little weird … Continue reading →

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