Since launching my site I experimented with writing templates that I created. Writing is a craft, and takes more care than I’ve put into it so far. But I need people who can teach me… George Orwell gives writers the …

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brave Saint Saturn debuted pieces of their space-trilogy albums in 2000, 2003, and 2008. Reese Roper sings on the project, and writes poetry. Saturn is one of the projects where Reese cab put his poetry into the everyday vernacular that …

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I fell off the wagon. Sy Rogers visited The Tent on Monday night, and I planned the entire event by myself. All of the prepwork + everyone learning what to do for the night on the spot + not buying …

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I remember hearing bootleg copies of Smile eight years ago. It was amazing that The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson could perform Smile without having a nervous breakdown (See the Smile link to find out why Smile caused Brian so much …

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I’ve hit the ground running with my blog, and my diet. To make sure that I have something valuable to say I plan to write about my diet every other day, and find different thought provoking topics for the off …

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Or The then, the now, and the not yet – Shock. I actually didn’t buy food last night. I started talking to one of my roommates and it lasted a long time. I’m not sure when I’ll be able to …

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Yesterday went well. Today was even better. There isn’t too much to report… Ah! I can tell you about today’s diet. I had hard boiled eggs, peanut, and yogurt for lunch, drank water all day. And I’m on the hunt …

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Today’s the big day! No fanfare, please. I started the morning off with 20 minutes of cardio. Tomorrow I will do a set amount of sit-ups, push-ups, etc. I’ll let you know how Monday’s diet went on Tuesday’s blog. To …

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A quick explanation of the 17-Day Diet — it actually lasts 68 days. The diet takes you through four 17-day cycles. And no diet is complete without exercise. It isn’t a get-slim-quick diet. It’s about establishing (re-establishing for me) a …

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On Monday, February 6 I get back on the bus. I’ve gained 50 pounds since moving to NYC in 2009. I’m tired all the time, and feel more awkward in social settings than I should. My friend Eric Bennett lost …

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