White Line Fever

There was a trucker movie starring Jan-Michael Vincent called White Line Fever that came out in 1975. I never saw it so I have no opinion as to the film's merit. But if J.M. Vincent was in it, quality is guaranteed.

The Lonely Tractor

This photo is a children's book waiting to happen.

Bunyip

Bring the Noise

While in line at the store, some lady in front of me was getting all her kiddy present Christmas shopping done. Her cart was stuffed with a kid-sized drum kit, a Baby Won't-Shut-Up Doll, and the batteries-can't-die-quick-enough kiddy talking cash register.

I thought, if these presents are for her own kids, she's either stupid or deaf. But if they're for her sister's kids, well then that's just payback.

Reading Is Fundamental

I could have read David Sedaris anywhere. This time I chose the Carribean Ocean. I think David would like that.

Evian

A soldier's worst enemy is dehydration. Remember that.

JT

I hereby declare Johnnie Taylor as the greatest R&B artist the world has ever known.

Let me tell you the gospel of JT. His biggest hit was unfortunate. It was "Disco Lady". Maybe you heard it and dismissed him. I would too.

Then I came to know JT after punching up one of his songs at random on a jukebox in the shittiest bar in East Dallas. JT sings soul my friends. And he does it in a way that will stir whatever soul it is you have --- black, white, Asian, Asiatic. It matters not.

It is extremely appropriate that I was introduced to the gospel of JT in East Dallas. Because this is JT's part of town. He sings to the down trodden. He provides hope. He is East Dallas. In fact, he breathed his last breath a few miles south of the jukebox where he preached the gospel of soul.

Here's to you JT.

Wall Flowers

The Long Green

Smelly

I ran out of shampoo on Saturday, so I reached into a cabinet to see if I had any reserve head cleaner available. All I had was Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment shampoo. Now I remember why I stopped using that product. Two days after I used it, my head still smells like a burnt match.

Joy

There a few feelings better than making the last car payment. I laid that money down for the last time yesterday. So next month, it'll be as if I just got a $277.43 raise.

Oh yeah. If I ever decide to take another five-year loan to buy a car, please apply a handgun to my temple.

It's Official

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) -- Guns N' Roses canceled a performance in Portland, Maine, this week after being told by state officials that the band could not drink on stage.

. . . . . . . Guns N' Roses have now officially canceled more performances than they've actually performed.

Fire Fountain

I spilled my cocktail in this fountain, then lit a cigar next to it and this happens.

Door in the French Quarter

Please, no masks or face paint

Trigger fingers get a little itchy on the clerks behind the counter when face paint is worn inside this Louisiana mini mart.