Well...I just did. Basically out of no where, I decided I should own an original Daniel Johnston drawing...So, I found the above and bought it.
My stomach kinda hurts now...but hey, maybe I can retire off of it.
31 January 2008
EVER GET THOSE WEIRD FEELINGS
Well...I just did. Basically out of no where, I decided I should own an original Daniel Johnston drawing...So, I found the above and bought it.
My stomach kinda hurts now...but hey, maybe I can retire off of it.
30 January 2008
ART IS NEAT
Monday night, I finished another pen & ink drawing for an upcoming show. Art Dimensions recently took over the 3rd Floor Gallery at 1214 Washington, and is having a juried exhibition February 15 called The Show of Love. I'll post the piece I'll be submitting once I get a chance to photograph it...hopefully that'll happen sometime today.
If any of you yahoos are interested, the call for art is still open until February 6. [check it here]
If any of you yahoos are interested, the call for art is still open until February 6. [check it here]
28 January 2008
THIS PAST SATURDAY
Saturday was an all around good day. I got up fairly early to enjoy the day, and that I did.
Early afternoonish, I determined I am retarded when a self proclaimed stripped break screw came right off my bike at the hands of another. So with my break gone for the first time, a buddy and me went on a good ol' bike ride through and around South City. A ride which included a lot of my favorite things... Stag, good views, tacos and crazies.
Shortly after wrapping up the ride, I showered and headed over to the Tin Can Downtown for some more brews and Wii Bowling. And you know I had a corndog basket...mmm.
With a good buzz in place, I headed over to the STL Naughti Gras show where there was a stellar turnout. I think their final count was near, if not above, 1500. With so much going on, I'll just give you the short summary- belly dancers, booze, dicks and vaginas...I am happy to report, my piece was very well accepted and ended up selling.
Early afternoonish, I determined I am retarded when a self proclaimed stripped break screw came right off my bike at the hands of another. So with my break gone for the first time, a buddy and me went on a good ol' bike ride through and around South City. A ride which included a lot of my favorite things... Stag, good views, tacos and crazies.
Shortly after wrapping up the ride, I showered and headed over to the Tin Can Downtown for some more brews and Wii Bowling. And you know I had a corndog basket...mmm.
With a good buzz in place, I headed over to the STL Naughti Gras show where there was a stellar turnout. I think their final count was near, if not above, 1500. With so much going on, I'll just give you the short summary- belly dancers, booze, dicks and vaginas...I am happy to report, my piece was very well accepted and ended up selling.
25 January 2008
SELF CHECK MY ASS GROCERY STORE
One of many reason's my fridge is always empty.
I fill up my stupid little basket with milk and cheese and bread, a canned good or three, some frozen pizzas and whatnot. I walk towards the checkout lanes and see nothing but row upon row of unlit cash register signs. I see some workers hanging out by the employee lounge next to the Coinstar in the front of the store... slack-jawed, playing grab-ass, thumbs literally in their asses. All in plain view of the customers. Clearly, no one is fearful of being fired here.
But unfortunately for me, nobody wants to work and everybody's on a union-mandated break. Another row, then another. Finally a lit sign, but Woman with Six Bastard Kids has a pile of items as big as a Geo on the conveyor belt and a fistful of coupons. Fuck that bitch. No wonder the checkout people have all checked out...
I fill up my stupid little basket with milk and cheese and bread, a canned good or three, some frozen pizzas and whatnot. I walk towards the checkout lanes and see nothing but row upon row of unlit cash register signs. I see some workers hanging out by the employee lounge next to the Coinstar in the front of the store... slack-jawed, playing grab-ass, thumbs literally in their asses. All in plain view of the customers. Clearly, no one is fearful of being fired here.
But unfortunately for me, nobody wants to work and everybody's on a union-mandated break. Another row, then another. Finally a lit sign, but Woman with Six Bastard Kids has a pile of items as big as a Geo on the conveyor belt and a fistful of coupons. Fuck that bitch. No wonder the checkout people have all checked out...
RIDE YOUR BICYCLES
And if for whatever reason, you need an excuse...its gonna be nice in the Lou this weekend.
47 and 51...see I'm not a liar.
47 and 51...see I'm not a liar.
24 January 2008
THE MOON IS PISSED AND MOCKING ME
This past Tuesday, I didn't ride on the FBC fiasco. And now, for the second day in a row, I've woken up to the glorious full moon in my bedroom window...and that motherfucker is plotting something.
So February 20th I'm riding. No ifs ands or buts, mostly because the moon will kill me if I don't...in all fairness, I have been warned...
So February 20th I'm riding. No ifs ands or buts, mostly because the moon will kill me if I don't...in all fairness, I have been warned...
23 January 2008
FEW THINGS
Nashville...good things good things. Many thanks to participants of this year's extravaganza for everything.
This Saturday, come out to STL Naughti-Gras Show at The Koken Art Factory. 6-11. A fantastic time will be had by all...I'm sure of it.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but the Juno Soundtrack rocks ass.
This Saturday, come out to STL Naughti-Gras Show at The Koken Art Factory. 6-11. A fantastic time will be had by all...I'm sure of it.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but the Juno Soundtrack rocks ass.
18 January 2008
LAST CALL
Tomorrow we depart for Nashville.
We'll be leaving 8:30, 9:00ish packed with music, coffee and high expectations...I really don't know what else we'd need...well, maybe some more friends, but fuck it. Its gonna be a dandy of a time. Last birthday trip, we went to Memphis and I ended up with piss and vomit all over myself way too early...but I can tell you, a good time was defintely had by all.
See you in TN.
We'll be leaving 8:30, 9:00ish packed with music, coffee and high expectations...I really don't know what else we'd need...well, maybe some more friends, but fuck it. Its gonna be a dandy of a time. Last birthday trip, we went to Memphis and I ended up with piss and vomit all over myself way too early...but I can tell you, a good time was defintely had by all.
See you in TN.
17 January 2008
WANNA BUY ME A GIFT
Now I know a lot of you were thinking...."man...I sure would like to buy Mr. Houvenagle a really stupendous and over priced present simply because he is the coolest motherfucker I know....but I have no idea what he would want...."
GOOD NEWS, I'll tell you. Buy me this sweet ass rug and [Buy it Here]...Thank you in advance.
LOU REED - VICIOUS MP3
My favorite song by far off the ever so delightful Trainspotting Soundtrack is Lou Reed's Perfect Day. Recently found this little diddy that ain't so bad itself...
Vicious
Vicious
ITUNES TROUBLESHOOTING
I'm retarded, and I've accidentally deleted my "Recently Added" folder, list whatever- in Itunes. Well, I want it back. Half the shit I take off the internet isn't named correctly and gets lost in all my music. It drives my bonkers (yeah I said bonkers...wasn't that a candy at some point...anyways) when my shit isn't named right, and before I could quickly fix it in the "Recently Added."
So...world wide web wizards, how the fuck do I get that folder back...please help.
Signed,
Desperate Debbie
So...world wide web wizards, how the fuck do I get that folder back...please help.
Signed,
Desperate Debbie
CAN AGAIN
Last night I was at the Downtown Tin Can for the 87th night in a row when the guys I was with and I discovered a Wii hooked up to the front TV. Not being much of a gamer, I'd never played one and gave it a whirl. I'm pretty sure I'll be buying one in the near future. You look like a giant ass playing it, but boy howdy its the perfect thing to do while drinking.
Rumor has it, tonight is Guitar Hero night...
Rumor has it, tonight is Guitar Hero night...
15 January 2008
HORRORVERTISING
The above example of 'horrorvertising' is indeed a severed limb clutching a copy of the latest Quentin Tarantino flick ‘Death Proof’. It was apparently done in Amsterdam, Holland and strategically placed outside a cinema complex...fucking bravo to the chaps that got this through legal and talked their clients through this concept.
STL CITY HALL DMV
My license was just about to expire, and it was an out of state one to begin with...so I was due for a renewal. Which I just did.
Looking for a short wait, I decided there probably aren't a lot of kats looking to moseying into the city, let alone City Hall, to deal with a new license. My assumption paid off, and got in and out in no time.
Although, there was one thing the struck me as odd. No, I'm not talking about the two fat smelly people that chose to sit directly in the chairs on each side of me, despite there being 15 open chairs elsewhere...15, I counted. No. I've come to expect that. The thing that struck me as a little off kilter, was the fact that after the lady smiled and handed me my new license...I gave it a quick glance to make sure my information was correct. Sure enough it wasn't, my zip code is way off. So I politely told her...she shrugged...and said its no big deal. So I obliged and walked out. Sure, I would agree its not that big of a deal, but wouldn't you think today's government would be looking to have as accurate information as possible on people? Don't get me wrong, I know people's info isn't always up to date, and I'm happy to be that less traceable...even though its not much. Its just funny and odd.
Oh shit, I almost forgot. Two things struck me as odd. Someone else has tried to register under my SS#. Now that's fucked...
Looking for a short wait, I decided there probably aren't a lot of kats looking to moseying into the city, let alone City Hall, to deal with a new license. My assumption paid off, and got in and out in no time.
Although, there was one thing the struck me as odd. No, I'm not talking about the two fat smelly people that chose to sit directly in the chairs on each side of me, despite there being 15 open chairs elsewhere...15, I counted. No. I've come to expect that. The thing that struck me as a little off kilter, was the fact that after the lady smiled and handed me my new license...I gave it a quick glance to make sure my information was correct. Sure enough it wasn't, my zip code is way off. So I politely told her...she shrugged...and said its no big deal. So I obliged and walked out. Sure, I would agree its not that big of a deal, but wouldn't you think today's government would be looking to have as accurate information as possible on people? Don't get me wrong, I know people's info isn't always up to date, and I'm happy to be that less traceable...even though its not much. Its just funny and odd.
Oh shit, I almost forgot. Two things struck me as odd. Someone else has tried to register under my SS#. Now that's fucked...
THE MOVING SIDEWALKS MP3
The Sidewalks were formed in Texas in the mid-60's by Billy Gibbons and put out a handful of charting singles and an LP.Their first single "99th Floor" is quite an ode to the 13th Floor Elevators in many ways, but also is bursting at the seams with it's own fuzzed-out character.
If you happen to be a 13th Elevators or Rocky Erickson fan, I would strongly urge you to check out the documentary "You're Gonna Miss Me."
99th Floor
If you happen to be a 13th Elevators or Rocky Erickson fan, I would strongly urge you to check out the documentary "You're Gonna Miss Me."
99th Floor
14 January 2008
THINGS
This morning, waiting in my inbox was confirmation of acceptance into the STL Naughti-Gras show, which was a pleasant way to start the day. The show will be January 26th. I'll post more info closer to the show.
Saturday was in the 50s or so. I tried to wrangle up a few kids for a bike ride. This didn't work so much...some apparently don't like bikes, some were stupid, and some liked cat food...understandable, so I ended up riding by myself, which was okay by me. I rode down to the arch steps and sat there for a while, then continued under all of the overlapping bridges to check out some graffiti, and then headed down past the AB brewery, finally cutting through Soulard back downtown.
Later that night I made my appearance at a friend's going away party. He leaves town on Tuesday, so best of luck in all his endeavors.
Sunday. Sunday was something in itself.
Saturday was in the 50s or so. I tried to wrangle up a few kids for a bike ride. This didn't work so much...some apparently don't like bikes, some were stupid, and some liked cat food...understandable, so I ended up riding by myself, which was okay by me. I rode down to the arch steps and sat there for a while, then continued under all of the overlapping bridges to check out some graffiti, and then headed down past the AB brewery, finally cutting through Soulard back downtown.
Later that night I made my appearance at a friend's going away party. He leaves town on Tuesday, so best of luck in all his endeavors.
Sunday. Sunday was something in itself.
11 January 2008
NASHVILLE OR BUST
Next weekend a small group of us will be headed to Nashville. Why, you ask...pretending you care. Well I'm glad you asked, there are a couple of reasons. 1...it's my birthday. 2...never been. 3...drunkeness results in delightfulness, especially when its not a city you're familar with. And finally D...Hatch Show Print is there, and they give me a boner. And let's not forget, super finally 5...belt buckles.
All are welcome, we're leaving Saturday morning. Get a hold of me if you're interested....especially you ladies, I'm gonna need a stable of hoes on this one.
All are welcome, we're leaving Saturday morning. Get a hold of me if you're interested....especially you ladies, I'm gonna need a stable of hoes on this one.
10 January 2008
TIN CAN II
The new Tin Can on Locust may be ready for business. Last night I walked by, and they appeared to be open. Tables were up, set with condiments, napkins and what not. Outdoor signage was in place, neons glowing and all.
I had my dog, so I didn't try to walk in and check. Any one know anything....confirmations on opening?
I had my dog, so I didn't try to walk in and check. Any one know anything....confirmations on opening?
09 January 2008
SUPER DUPER DIN DIN
Ladies, I'm single and I can cook. Unfortunately, I can't afford to cook with good foods, so I'm usually making the best of what I have in my fridge other than the Stag. Any hoo. I came across this wonderous delight when I realized I didn't have any milk or butter, but still wanted some delicious mac and cheese...
Boil a box of Mini Shell Macaroni and Cheese with some Nature's Seasoning (basically a garlic, salt & pepper mix) and some Frank's Red Hot Sauce.
Drain your water and throw in your pouch of cheese. And add two Pepper Jack Singles cheese slices to melt in while its still piping.
Dump on some more Franks. But don't dump on him.
Add a package of Hickory Smoked Tuna. More Franks. More seasoning.
Stir and enjoy, because you my friend are the best mother fucking cook in the world. Add more Frank's Hot Sauce.
Boil a box of Mini Shell Macaroni and Cheese with some Nature's Seasoning (basically a garlic, salt & pepper mix) and some Frank's Red Hot Sauce.
Drain your water and throw in your pouch of cheese. And add two Pepper Jack Singles cheese slices to melt in while its still piping.
Dump on some more Franks. But don't dump on him.
Add a package of Hickory Smoked Tuna. More Franks. More seasoning.
Stir and enjoy, because you my friend are the best mother fucking cook in the world. Add more Frank's Hot Sauce.
06 January 2008
I HEART THE HULK & THAT AIN'T NO HOGAN
I recently purchased seasons 1 & 2 of the original tv series of The Incredible Hulk and last night was the first chance I had to sit down and start my watchin. Fucking awesome. The episodes are even better than I remembered as a kid.
In something like the third episode theres a chick getting poisoned that can't walk, a crazy old guy wearing some metal of honor gets bitten by a rattle snake, the Hulk wrestled a bear in the water, David and the gimp chick fell in quicksand- only for the gimp to realize she actually can walk just in time to save the Hulk, throw in the Hulk breaking through a few walls and sprinkle in a few rifle shots to the arm- and you have an (yes, not plural) episode...now thats fucking tv.
Can't wait to watch more tonight...
In something like the third episode theres a chick getting poisoned that can't walk, a crazy old guy wearing some metal of honor gets bitten by a rattle snake, the Hulk wrestled a bear in the water, David and the gimp chick fell in quicksand- only for the gimp to realize she actually can walk just in time to save the Hulk, throw in the Hulk breaking through a few walls and sprinkle in a few rifle shots to the arm- and you have an (yes, not plural) episode...now thats fucking tv.
Can't wait to watch more tonight...
03 January 2008
NAUGHTI-GRAS: AN EROTIC ART EXHIBIT
Above is the piece I just submitted. I did it last night. Its a pen & ink on illustration board. 17" x 23" Hopefully it'll make it into the show...we'll see.
Anyways. Naughti-Gras: An Erotic Art Exhibit at the Koken Art Factory [googlemap it] Saturday, January 26. This is a one night only event kiddos.
Also. There is still an active call for art out. Submissions are accepted up until January 8. Do it.
[more info]
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02 January 2008
DESIGNERS & LOVERS OF SMALL TYPE
Here's an interesting fact to add to your aresenal of seemingly useless knowledge...
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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