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(Mr.)Dana

my mind is a terrible place to use as a rest stop

About Me

Making efforts for a better tomorrow while adding a colorful satire. Black is a color, right? And a whole lot of other stuff that can be found out in my instruction manual. But mostly I'm a good listener, a good story teller, a good watcher, a good doer and so much more that I never feel that describing myself online can ever capture who I am. Especially when I'm flavored... I'm kidding. Kind of...

My Interests

Being me and only me. Hmmm, other than that I tend to be into the following: others, snowboarding and being horrible at it, watching films and movies (there is a difference), listening to people, going to Target, observing people, putting off what can be done tomorrow, art, and most importantly music, music music among many other things like laughing at life and the humor it provides... Also, I tend to battle boredumb, evil doers and old woman for the next spot in the check out line at the market. And now another short list that doesn't give the whole picture of what makes me "me" and what I dislike: Easily frustrated folks, the folks that wear ignorance well, the lack of consideration, lint, my cat's hair not on my cat, and folks that don't know the difference of blowing off steam and complaining. Oh yeah, nazis, monsters under the bed (closet monsters welcomed), radishes, smears on my glasses, loooong red lights when there is no traffic to be seen for eons and "dirty" hippies.

I'd like to meet:

Those who can and will. Not so much those who want, and not those who don't. That's deep, huh? I like social folks, I like chatting about about anything as long as the conversation is good and not one sided. Also, interesting folks not solely based on their careers but personal interests. I also want to meet folks with amazing hair, hairdressers, stylists, barbers and those crazy bitches on Shear Genius even the show was kind of weak..I also finally met Buck 65 so he's off the list...

Music:

I have been a music critic for 7 years, I've worked at a college radio station for 4 years where I was music director for 2 years AND I have worked music retail for more years then I would care to mention but started back in 1993. I think I like some music. You name it, I have a favorite in most genres of music from punk, hXc, electronic, IDM, hip hop, jazz, country, avant garde, blues, rock, indie rock, and so on... But seriously I love a whole lot of music. I am also no longer a music snob and can truely appreciate a guilty pleasure.

Movies:

Eternal Sunshine, Seven Samurai, Layer Cake, Snatch, Lock Stock, High Fidelity, Shaun of the Dead, Where Eagles Dare, Dodgeball, Anchorman, Zoolander, Old School, Boondock Saints, Harold and Kumar, Clerks Saga, Super Troopers, Swingers, Lost in Translation and others but I'm drawing a blank... Once again, I just like a lot of quality films and love making the adventure of the theatre and crazy talk before and after the movie but not during so bite your tongue, sir or madam as the case may be!!!

Television:

Brasseye, Greg the Bunny, Family Guy, Daily Show, Scrubs, Colbert Report, Top Chef, Simpsons, Ali G, Young Ones, Bottom, Iron Chef, the New Statesman, AquaTeen Hunger Force, Sealab, the Office, the Office (UK), Chappelle's Show, and the competitive shows on BRAVO like: Top Chef, Shear Genius, Project Runway... but I missed every episode of Heroes which I want to see and I have yet to see LOST so I have no opinion as of yet...

Books:

Yes, I own books such as Watership Down, Fight Club, Hairstyles of the Damned, Sin City graphis Novels, Chris Claremont, Sedaris, Palniuk, Burroughs (Both Willy and Edgar), Caleb Carr... I own many leather bound books that smell of mohogany.

Heroes:

I don't have heroes but I prefer to look up to people's work, art, performances and actions. People tend to let me down in one way or another. That's what I get for meeting some of my heroes.

My Blog

Chapter 39: I just want to be normal (sidenote)

don't believe the hype. not everything is as it seems.
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:32:00 PST

Chapter 39: I just want to be normal

seriously. nothing witty to report here kids. i've come to the conclusion that i am what i most fear. i am damaged goods. so many have heard the phrase fall from my lips about how she's damaged go...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:17:00 PST

Chapter 38: Removed by better judgement

trust me on this one. revenge is not that sweet...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:11:00 PST

Chapter 37: It's been a while...

It's been a while and more recently then that it's been kind of rough going. In short, I need to find a new place to live (which means packing first, ungh...), I've lost $50 yesterday, I am flying so...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Fri, 25 May 2007 11:02:00 PST

Chapter 36: The shit you read, hear, see can make you laugh/cry

In a discussion with some guy who just looks stupid, a woman responds to what must have been a seriously dumb question about taking the bus: "I can't drive because I am blind." said the woman with the...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:45:00 PST

Chapter 35: It's amazing how you feel after you almost kill someone

I've been in a funk all day. On my way home from a night shift at work and I'm heading home. Not driving in any way that appears to be dangerous, not speeding, just driving on that defensive tip and...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 05:42:00 PST

Chapter 34: Flailing Arms and Rough Sex and Then Some

So on my way to work which I was running late for due to radiator issues I am zipping along through the Mass Art quad and heading onto Mass Ave. This dude is walking into the intersectionagainst the ...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:38:00 PST

Chapter 33: Placebo and this schmo...

OK, first off I have several things to announce:1. The Dana was just offered a 1 night a week bartending gig and I will give details as they come AND another gig at a private party this Friday.2. The ...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:35:00 PST

Chapter 32: When plans go to the wayside...

Well, instead of MySpacing or whatever, you go play mini golf or something. This will not be another wasted night. I'm off so no more wasting time and it's time to enjoy Friday night and the GB reun...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 05:29:00 PST

Chapter 31: This is the First Day of my Second Life, Happy B-Day to me

Lately, I've had some smooth sailing for a change, and drama has surrounded me while not directly effecting me. People I know have lost their jobs, loves, homes and their lunch. And I will tell you ...
Posted by (Mr.)Dana on Sat, 29 Jul 2006 05:10:00 PST