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Americans Undecided for Apathy

Posted on December 8, 2016 by John

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM A CAMPAIGN SPEECH WRITTEN BY GRAVITY PUSHMAN AND DELIVERED TO THE ‘AMERICANS UNDECIDED FOR APATHY’ RALLY HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 1994 IN CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK. THE SPEECH WAS DELIVERED VIA AN ANONYMOUS TAPE … Continue reading →

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Deep End Abilities

Posted on December 28, 2012 by John

You coughed, turned your head, said are my eyes still red? Some mornings I just can’t get out of bed; feels like I’m sleeping with the dead. You laughed, rolled your eyes, then you cried about the suicide. Some mornings … Continue reading →

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My Generation Waits

Posted on May 2, 2004 by John

They do not call us Boomers, born too late to wear that name, and Generation X we’re not having slipped into life a bit too soon Each generation bides its time Seeking its voice and words to say But in … Continue reading →

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Add Chris Rock to the List of My Generation

Posted on May 2, 2004 by John

In my last few posts, I was lamenting the fact that my generation seems to be missing writer voices. Well, I just picked up Rolling Stone issue 947, that included an interview with Chris Rock. I’ve always appreciated his comedy … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Deaf

Posted on February 21, 2003 by John

Heart strings be stilled, and bring on the noise that dulls into senseless, hard men hopeful boys; Just pound on the floor, if you must have a beat, and perhaps you’ll vibrate the tips of your feet. We must find … Continue reading →

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