Crown and Coke (A Drunken Meander)

Tonight's post is brought to you by the influence of Crown and Coke.
At least typing is legible, and thank God for spellcheck.
How long is "Too Long"? Why are we better off alone?
Is it all random, or predestined? How drunk am I ?
The booze is gone, and I'm drinking chai.
That was one dope, phat, sick rhyme. LOL.
Another month has slipped over the horizon.
Another month of peripheral existence.
Much like it has been since the day after my thirty-eighth birthday.
Living in the background, much like a movie stand-in.
Filling a seat in a restaurant scene, while the lead actors fill the screen.
Melodramatic......Oh...Woe.......Is ......Me........(Sympathy from the symphony plays)
Good 'ol Crown, washes all the memories down. Makes me do the nod LOL.
Once upon a time, not so long ago, I wasn't much in the way of drinking.
Life was abuzz with the possibility of possibilities. Happy birthday to me.
Now I'm going to totter off to bed. With no dreams I'll sleep sounder.
How will you sleep?


See you when I see you
Baron

Lazy, Bluesy, Wasted Sunday

It is Sunday night, and it was a day that for all that I accomplished, might as well have not been at all. I did watch a pretty good movie called "American Splendor", but other than that, nada. Now, at lucky 11:11, I find myself unwilling to put forth any mental effort into my blog LOL. So, I will give you one of my pieces from a lifetime or so ago. It has a title, but what that is I'll let you decide.

There was a problem with me not having a problem
And that soon became my problem
I took exception to her exceptions
Except now I'm the exception
There were issues with what we thought were issues
And that issue soon became a major issue
We could not believe that if we believed
We could be beyond belief
We ignored our ignorance
Until neither knew where our standing stood
You left me before you left me
Now I am all that's left

See you when I see you
Baron

Saved

Just finished watching the movie "Saved", starring Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, and Jena Malone. It was a funny movie about the trials and tribulations of a group of teens in a Catholic school. The portrayal of the Jesus-obsessed is dead on. You know the type, quick to point out the sins of others, while blindly refusing to accept their own faults. God is after all, just a concept which we use to explain that which cannot be explained. My name for this force is "The Other", but if God works for you, then by all means fly your "God" flag high LOL.

As I posted yesterday, I was hoping that my kids would be over tonight but they had other plans. I would like to speak a little about them seeing as they hold a great influence in the way I live my life.

My daughter, Colleen, is ten years old and the absolute apple of my eye. She is a little cutie, who is quick to put on the "daddy's little girl" voice whenever she's talking to me. She's a redhead with a fantastic smile who is a joy to be around. She is extremely likeable and has no trouble making friends wherever we go.

My son, Joshua, is eight years old and the best son a dad could ask for. Not as outgoing as his older sister, he has more of a laid back approach to life. He is a big, handsome, strapping, red-haired boy, who I know will grow up to be a fine man.

I also have a step-daughter, Lindsey, who although she isn't my natural daughter, still feels like one to me. She has been in my life for many years, and I have watched her grow into a caring, sensitive young woman. She is an amazing artist, and a proficient writer. She is the type of girl who makes her parents proud just in the way she carries herself in her day to day routine.

These are my spawn LOL, and they are the best kids a man could ask for. I know every parent says that about their children, but I truly believe that I have been blessed by "The Other" through the love of my children. If you have kids of your own, give them a hug and tell them you love them. It's the least you can do for the joy that they bring into your life.


See you when I see you
Baron

Other Bits & Jeremy Fisher

The first round of golf for this year was played today, with mixed results. Although I shot low round, and made more good shots than bad, there was a definite rustiness. The playing conditions were soggy, and it made for some interesting shots.

My children will be here tomorrow, at which time I will introduce them both.

As for the Jeremy Fisher show tonight, I decided at the last minute not to attend. Jeremy forms an association to memories of people, places and events that are sometimes difficult for me to acknowledge. Tonight was one of those nights. He's an awesome talent, and if you went to the show I know you enjoyed it.


On Par by Jeremy Fisher

What's the use if I could only have a few?
It was on my mind I could drink a case of you
but it doesn't much matter to me, I had a sip, I had a dream of
all the things I'd say to you but me...
what I think isn't always what I do
I'd talk to you in the mirror for an hour, maybe three
Just to look at me the way you'd look at me and say
God who'd have know that you're so funny?

Dear,
I've gone too far for my intellect to stay on par

I'll make up the dialogue for talks that we'll never have,
Like you'd say
Life's fucked up today and I'd say hey, it's not so bad
Then I'd make you laugh or at least crack a smile and we'd make
love on the kitchen tiles my dear

i've gone too far for my intellect to stay on par

Yeah, I'm the guy who'll stare at you without even
looking at you
I might act surprised when I find out your name and
what you do 'coz I'm a love-sick jerk and I'll try anything
I think might work
I came so far but I tried too hard oh dear,

I've gone to far and my intellect has crushed my heart


See you when I see you
Baron

Jeremy Fisher & Other Bits

Tomorrow night Jeremy Fisher, an excellent Canadian singer-songwriter, will be playing at Central Bar and Grill in Victoria. If you've never seen him live, you'd be doing yourself a favor by going down for a listen. The show is at 9:30, and it's only ten bucks. Check him out at www.jeremyfishermusic.com

I'm going to spend part of today trying to get a guestbook up and running. I'd like to see when somebody actually stops by for a look LOL. It's a work in progress, mainly a place for me to expend some creative energy.

A friend sent me this a while ago, and I thought it would be interesting to share. When I get the guest book up, feel free to send me your three things.

Three Things:

1.Three name you go by: Terry, Baron, Daddy
2.Three screen names you've had: BaronVonShagwell, Avalokiteshvara, Shageriffic1 (LOL, father of Baron)
3.Three things you like about yourself: Sense of humor, Caring nature, My writing
4.Three things you hate about yourself: Chew my nails, Easily used, Procrastination
5.Three parts of your heritage: Scottish, Welsh, German
6.Three things that scare you: Fire, loneliness, Mad hornets
7.Three of your everyday essentials: Music, Coffee, Human interaction
8.Three things you are wearing right now: Harley toque, Blue jeans, Work sweatshirt
9.Three of your favorite bands/artists (for this moment at least): The Hip, U2, Ben Harper
10.Three of your favorite songs at this time: Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows, Let It Shine - Jeremy Fisher, Bartender - Dave Matthews
11.Three new things you'd like to try in the next year: Breaking 80 on the golf course LOL, Playing guitar, Lawn bowling (Seriously)
12.Three things you want from a relationship (love is a given): Openness, Laughter, Passion
13.Two truths and a lie: I have two beautiful children, I love being in love, My real name is Myron
14.Three things about the opposite sex that appeal to you: Their minds, Their eyes, The way they are curved in all the right places
15.Three things about the same sex that appeal to you: Ability to field ground balls, Availability to help on moving day, They like to watch football
16.Three things that you just can't do: Shoot par, Drink Tequila, Be "normal"
17.Three of your favorite hobbies: Writing, Pool, Walking
18.Three careers you'd like: Pro golfer, Philanthropist, Musician
19.Three places you'd like to vacation: Australia, Nepal, Brazil
20.Three things you'd like to do before you die: Find my soulmate, Golf St. Andrews, Cure death



It gives people a bit of insight into me, as well as gives me insight about myself. Give it a try!

See you when I see you
Baron

Joy & Sorrow

From "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran

Then a woman said, "Speak to us of joy and
Sorrow."

And he answered:

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.

And the selfsame well from which your
laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.

And how else can it be?

The deeper that sorrow carves into your being,
the more joy you can contain.

Is it not the cup that holds your wine the very
cup that was burned in the potter's oven?

And is it not the lute that soothes your spirit the
very wood that was hollowed with knives?

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart
And you shall find it is only that which has given
you sorrow that is giving you joy.

When you are sorrowful, look again in your
heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weep-
ing for that which has been your delight.

Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow,"
and others say, "Nay, sorrow is greater."

But I say unto you, they are inseparable.

Together they come, and when one sits alone
with you at your board, remember that the other
is asleep upon your bed.


The book, "The Prophet", was written eighty years ago as an expression of man's spiritual desires. If you have not read it, it is highly recommended reading.


See you when I see you
Baron

Drunken Rant

20 things that irritate, offend, bother, and annoy me:

1. Governments that kill in the name of God.
2. People who profit from human misery. (See #1)
3. The NHL strike
4. Wet socks
5. Children suffering
6. Overly- affectionate drunks
7. Waiting in line
8. Phony TV evangelists (See #2)
9. Insufficient funds
10. Driving in Vancouver
11. The New York Yankees
12. Litter
13. Waking up alone
14. Being stranded in Wyoming (It's a different world)
15. Rude customer service
16. People who don't use their turn signals
17. Communication breakdown
18. Judgemental people
19. Intentional walks
20. "Blood for oil"

This is a random list and is not in anyway meant to trivialize the more serious entries.

To be continued............

See you when I see you
Baron

Bad - U2

If you twist and turn away
If you tear yourself in two again
If I could, yes I would
If I could, I would
Let it go
Surrender
Dislocate

If I could throw this
Lifeless lifeline to the wind
Leave this heart of clay
See you walk, walk away
Into the night
And through the rain
Into the half-light
And through the flame

If I could through myself
Set your spirit free
I'd lead your heart away
See you break, break away
Into the light
And to the day

To let it go
And so to fade away
To let it go
And so to fade away

I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Wide awake
I'm not sleeping
Oh, no, no, no

If you should ask then maybe they'd
Tell you what I'd say
True colors fly in blue and black
Bruised silken sky and burning flag
Colors crash, collide in blood shot eyes

If I could, you know I would
If I could, I would
Let it go..........

This desperation
Dislocation
Separation
Condemnation
Revelation
In temptation
Isolation
Desolation
Let it go

And so fade away
To let it go
And so fade away
To let it go
And so to fade away

I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Wide awake
I'm not sleeping
Oh, no, no, no


See you when I see you
Baron

Money

I went to my local Timmmy's this morning for my usual x-large eye opener. When I went to pay, the woman working says "Show me the money". We had a bit of a laugh and I said "Money doesn't buy everything you know, it isn't always about the dough". She stopped laughing and said seriously "It's always about the dough". I of all people, should know what money, or lack thereof, can do to a person or persons.

She was absolutely right. It IS always about the dough. What a sad fuckin' world we live in.

See you when I see you.

Baron

First Post

This inaugural post is one to see how this blog looks. The title, brilliantly insane, comes from the fact that in the last few months I have come to realize that I am either brilliant, or I am insane, but I am neither never. Anyhow, I will try and makes this a more interesting to read and easier on the eyes once I familiarize myself with the ways of the blog.

Adieu...Bonjour........Later