Category Archives: Horrible Stuff

Troubled Teen

My sister found this photo a couple of weeks ago.   I am thirteen, standing on the street with a cigarette, obviously looking for trouble. I found it, but that’s another story. I was a child of the ’60’s, but god … Continue reading

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Good Riddance to 2009!

The only thing good to say about 2009 is that it’s finally ending. What an awful year it’s been. Please join me and Sea and Ronald in hoping for a brand new start in 2010! If you don’t already have … Continue reading

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Godawful Jeans Alert

Okay, you thought you’d seen everything after those horrible muffin-jeans, but check out the Sneaker Jeans, again from our visionary friends at Karmaloop. Laces, grommets AND zippers! WHY?

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Pain in my Heart

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone. It’s extremely painful and feels like a heart attack that won’t go away. The first time I had it, I called 911 and in the ambulance … Continue reading

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Nursing Home Outrage, Part II

Back in October, I had a first-hand experience of conditions at a Los Angeles nursing home. I was stunned by the blatant inhumanity: I don’t know what else to call it. How can this shit go on? How can people … Continue reading

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Almost Prada, And Yet…

At first glance, the Obscene Boot by Jeffrey Campbell looks like an almost acceptable knock-off of those stupid thigh high garter boots by Prada. But then…. the horror of the side view! Jesus! This kind of thing could cause a … Continue reading

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Sea of Shoes is Through Taking Your Shit

That’s right, you meanies. She has shut done her comments because of you. Well, not exactly.   Let her explain in her own words:   “Comments aren’t necessary.” Who cares what you people think?!? Fuck all y’all. Sea of Shoes is famous … Continue reading

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Read Mrs. Palin’s Mind and Win a Prize

Mrs. Palin’s tour bus arrives at Grand Rapids, MI, for her first book-signing appearance. Enlarge the picture to enjoy its full impact. Finish this sentence: “I’m carrying Trig because ——————————————.” Again, I am offering the Dead Sweater to the winner. … Continue reading

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Self Pity and Samurai

A trusted advisor told Max last week,”Wallowing in self pity is a choice.” Ha, I beg to differ. Sometimes, self pity is the rational response to one’s situation. Just as depression, anger or grief are rational responses to heartbreak, betrayal, … Continue reading

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A New Roommate

Mr. Capote is long gone. An old guy with pneumonia came and went. Yesterday, a new roommate arrived, connected to some sort of oxygen machine whose decibel level is akin to a loud blow dryer up against your ear. The … Continue reading

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