The jam in Hollow Way was long, slow and loud. There was a bottle of Jonny Walker Black on the floor. Five interested souls communicated with analogue sounds being sent through high powered amplifiers, and the mood was somber. One … Continue reading
In repeated yet-still-unlikely fashion I was out all night last night. The french death metal band Gojira was in town and I caught the set at Webster Hall (basement) while they brought the house down. It was the most violent … Continue reading
Agent. The problem with a systems map, even if it shows causal chains, is that it’s missing an important deterministic aspect: Dynamics. A map is a frozen moment in time. Reality is moving. All things are under the constant causal … Continue reading
After staying strict and clean for the weeks leading up to the combative festivities, I headed out on Saturday night with some friends, stayed out very late in myriad LES bars and lounges. wasted. I had a great time. I … Continue reading
8/9/12 This morning I had to lead a three hour seminar on how to balance the teaching and research aspects of full-time, late-program graduate work. I had 20 nearly finished doctoral students from a variety of programs who will be … Continue reading
Friends, sorry for the delay on the video I promised. It’s here, it’s waiting. But it’s not ready yet. I have another three hour seminar for tomorrow morning that I have to lead. This one is more presentation style, rather … Continue reading
Yesterday was good. My seminar went well, I think, and the afternoon was full. I ended up at Pier 11 headed back to Ikea for something at around 5pm and I shot a video that says it all, about so … Continue reading
I traveled with a friend to Ikea via ferry from Pier 11 near Wall St. The day was uncomfortably hot so being on the water was a nice escape. The “summer of concerning heat” continues now in early August. I’ve … Continue reading
Do you go through people like books, or is that different? The park was full last night. I walked over and up to it with a friend to hit pads for a while. The pickup basketball games were intense. Some … Continue reading
I was born angry and the initial supply has never run out. It’s good I have enough because it keeps me alive. If I wasn’t angry, I’d have only curiosity left and I don’t know if that’d be enough, day after … Continue reading
