Singer-Songwriter Jay Brannan

Click here to watch the very talented Jay Brannan perform his original songs live right now via Ustream. Jay is a NYC-based singer-songwriter. I wanted to make this a quick post because I'm not sure how long his set will be going on for, and I wanted any of you that had the time to enjoy his great music. I've had the pleasure of meeting Jay and spending a bit of time talking to him and he's truly a really nice guy; incredibly humble.

Poetry Reading Monday (12/20)

685 Amsterdam Avenue

New York, NY 10025

I'll be doing a reading of some of my original poetry at the restaurant Kouzan on the Upper West Side of Manhattan this coming Monday, the 20th, starting at 6:30pm. I'll be reading with a handful of published writers/authors/poets (probably about six,) and we'll have our own private room of the restaurant for those who are reading, and their guests, at least until 8pm; then the room will be open to other patrons, but the manager has already said the reading may continue after that time. If you're interested in attending, please let me know ahead of time; I'm nervous enough as it is, so I'm not dying for any surprises. The restaurant is located at 93rd & Amsterdam. There's no cover charge, but please plan on ordering at least one drink or something to eat; the manager has been kind enough to offer us the room free of charge. Click here to get more information about the restaurant, including full food and drink menus.

Vote to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

This is a quick post, but an important one. Tomorrow (Saturday the 18th) the United States Senate will be taking a vote on whether or not to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Below is a link to a page that will provide you with the opportunity to petition your local Senator to vote in favor of repealing this ignorant Act.

Click here for more information regarding how you can help make a difference.

30th Anniversary of John Lennon's Death

Rest In Peace John Lennon, your music and your messages of peace still live on.

11.30.10

"People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they're afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they're wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It's all in how you carry it. That's what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you're letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain."

- Jim Morrison

Happy Thanksgiving 2010

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving

and a weekend of friends, family, loved ones, and really good food.

**Keep an eye out for a special new post by the end of the weekend**

A Song for Sunday

"Chariot" by, Page Francis

[this is a fan-made video, but I thought it was kinda cool]