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		<title>The unhealed anus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came in to work today at about nine fifty. I admit, that’s a bit of a record for me, but that would’ve been a no-no in the past. It’s not that I’m there to do any less work, it’s just that my brain isn’t really engaged at that point in the morning &#8212; I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I came in to work today at about nine fifty. I admit, that’s a bit of a record for me, but that would’ve been a no-no in the past. It’s not that I’m there to do any less work, it’s just that my brain isn’t really engaged at that point in the morning &#8212; I work better later in the day. Caffeine really isn’t doing it for me anymore; the brain is still a slug even though the body’s on the move. Taking her out for a spin like that, that’s just <em>reckless</em>.</p>
<p>But I was one of the first few people in the office. Wow.  Different time schedule. I feel like a bit of a brownnoser right now. <em>Totally</em> unintended though, I swear. But still. Wow.</p>
<p>It’s the past that allows us to cherish moments such as these. The past, who recently requested that I fork over the difference for the &#8220;overpayment&#8221; on my final paycheque. In fact, I got paid less than usual. I expected less, but I most certainly didn’t get <em>more</em>. *sigh* Why can’t the past just go to hell already?</p>
<p>I’ll tell you why – it’s the battle scars we have to bear with us. Mementos to remind us that comparisons may <em>indeed</em> be made. And of course, nothing’s perfect, but one must also be sure to look around and note one’s blessings. Like not walking away with a chafed anus every day. That’s a nice feeling.</p>
<p>And being reminded of the past is instrumental in helping judge not only present but also future prospects. Take <a href="http://www.facebook.com/agiambrone" target="_blank">Adam “Jammie-Jams” Giambrone</a>; the baby-faced newcomer to the Toronto mayoral race. I didn’t think it was possible to demonstrate that he has any less personality, but Jammers just turned that assumption on its ear. Here’s Jammie-Jam’s announcement he was going to run:</p>
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<p>He’s well known for entering politics at a very young age. See? That’s what happens when you do it too young. You end up a humourless log. For a young guy, you think he’d be able to pull a little charm out of his ass, but it seems he’s plum out.</p>
<p>Poor kid. He even foreshadowed his own downfall at his own I’m-loud-and-I’m-proud event:</p>
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<p>I like when he talks about learning lessons from the past to build the city of the future. Holy cow! Wasn’t it, like, just yesterday that <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/01/31/12688701.html#/news/torontoandgta/2010/01/31/pf-12688406.html" target="_blank">another kooky decision by the TTC</a> was uncovered? The one about the buses that have to sit idling outside because some Swedish-made system to keep them warm and ready doesn’t operate well in extremely cold temperatures. (GAH! Isn’t that <em>exactly</em> when it needs to work well?!) I only mention this because it could be any one of the dozens of boondoggles and genuine fuck-ups that Jammers is responsible for. He does, after all, run the TTC.</p>
<p>Wow, I mean, if by some miracle Jammie should get elected, that would necessitate me having to redraw my plans for the future. To something more apocalypsy. I’m sure it won’t happen, but let’s just make sure by not forgetting yesterday’s decimated fields of dreams. Trampled on by Jam-master Giambronay. And when I say <em>yesterday</em>, I mean literally <em>yesterday</em>.</p>
<p>Damn, my anus hasn’t even begun to heal yet. Have they no shame?!</p>
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		<title>Cold dropin&#8217; science</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wikkidi wikkidi wikkidi wack. I’ma be blunt, if I may. Ashley and Madison are assholes. Nope, no link, and this is the only time I use their wretched name – from now on it&#8217;s AM, with spit on it. There, I’ve said it, it’s out in the open. The way it should be. You know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wikkidi wikkidi wikkidi wack.</p>
<p>I’ma be blunt, if I may. Ashley and Madison are assholes. Nope, no link, and this is the only time I use their wretched name – from now on it&#8217;s AM, with spit on it. There, I’ve said it, it’s out in the open. The way it should be.</p>
<p>You know what this company does? They are a service that promotes marital infidelity. Cheating. No, not a dating service that happens to have a lot of married people, they exist <em>specifically</em> to help people cheat. Their slogan is “Life is short. Have an affair.”</p>
<p>And they’re assholes.</p>
<p>My idea of a relationship is pretty free-wheeling. Gay? Fine by me. Bi? A-okay. Swinger? Keep on swingin’! Miscellaneous? Please <a href="http://www.torontocitylife.com/about/" target="_blank">use my contact form</a>. But an affair, that’s just simple lying. It’s deceptive, cowardly, and a big middle finger to the one you&#8217;re with. If you wanna fuck around, have the balls to say it. It won’t get easier with time, and you’re wasting the rest of your life if that’s what you really want. Maybe it’s just time to saddle up and ride off into the sunset, you know? ;)</p>
<p>And AM, they’re the assholes helping people to be cowardly liars. It don’ git no plainer ‘n that.</p>
<p>Okay, but I really wouldn’t give a shit about them except that lately they’ve been pushing the <a href="http://www3.ttc.ca/" target="_blank">TTC</a> to decal two of their streetcars with AM ads (the whole things – a full wrap), even getting cocky enough to begin offering discounted fares to anyone taking their streetcars &#8212; before the ad was even approved. The Commission wasn’t too sure about it (as well they shouldn’t), and turned it over to a committee who finally gave it the thumbs down. *applause*</p>
<p>Unfortunately, AM <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/12/15/12157351-sun.html" target="_blank">decided to kick back</a> with threat of court saying that this is impinging on their freedom of speech. Cockswaddle. An affair is grounds for divorce – in the eyes of the law, it’s wrong. Therefore, to condone an affair (directly) is to condone something that the law states is wrong. Hence, if the TTC were to allow this, they would be challenging this rather embedded legal precedent. What, for getting to whore out two streetcars? Bitch, puh-leeze!</p>
<p>I’d slap AM’s ass to the curb faster than you can say Q.E.D. Where do they get off, pushing the Commission around? You know, I’m not always a fan of transit, and even though there’s a tonne wrong with it, I’d rather it showed some integrity and backbone rather than put it’s ass in the air and grease up. Once again, *applause*.</p>
<p>Joe Mihevc, second in command to the TTC chairman &#8212; who is ideally the most impartial and level-headed person in the room &#8212; responded to AM’s threat with “We&#8217;re ready to defend our right to determine what ads go onto our brand as the TTC.” Oh yeah – I almost forgot; the TTC is a business and they have a brand image to protect. Ding ding … and in this corner … the TTC’s gonna kick your ass!</p>
<p>Wow, our little Red Rocket’s balls grew two sizes today! I can’t tell you how proud I am.</p>
<p>And as regards lying, well, I do it all the time. Lots of different ways and, sometimes, quite enjoy it. But generally not at someone’s expense, and especially not at my own. Words of wisdom, biatch!</p>
<p>PEACE!!</p>
<p>I’m out.</p>
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