Friday, September 03, 2004

vive la westside:part iii

80 degrees, hazy morning, afternoon sun.
there's still bits of construction noise here and there.
the foreman doesn't have his handmade "BUSH" flag on his car any more,
and i hear him laugh every once in a while now.

aaron snyder is walking by.
getting comfy out here, are you, stranger?
"the spots out here are so much better..."
well, this ain't HB, is it.
we welcome you anyway...
just let your lady know to lose the volcom
and gain some manners.

the roster of westside neighbors is a treasure of this little town.
christina and cathy, barbeques & cocktail parties on texas ave.
(thanks for opening our eyes to the wonder that is del's saloon)
eric dressen, monster car armor, and cafe 50s.
donny barley and random hellos at 14 & below.
steve kovatch, little vince, and part-time walking with mackenzie eisenhour.
bob k(ronbauer), crownfarmer king, valium, and billiards & bushes at del's.
chase, old english 40s, belgium, and 614.
matt solomon, you can tell your friends i was your secretary any time.
dean & spenser kuipers, bike rides at venice, tarot cards, and shrek.

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and all the roommates who've graced me with their presence:
max & flo bayol and katiouschka, successful kitchen sharing.
pat canale, blind date episodes, and interesting diet.
jb gillet, please don't rub your athlete's feet on my carpet or growl at my girlfriends.
barrett loose, part-time bro (good looking out), bass-playing surfer, who's never home!
oliver barton (part i): capricorn, girls, iBooks, and fairy treats.
oliver barton (part ii): woah barcelona... i'm not there yet, but don't say i didn't warn you!
cameron postforoosh: mo' style, hot rod, fireworks, and sophie.

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to the amherst compound (past and present):
robbie mckinley, dan rhoades, chris roberts, alek (whomainie?) kadan, and mike york.
my surrogate partners in all that is
criminal,
fun,
insightful,
and loving.
dinners, lakers, joints, plumbing, meetings on the terrace...
there's a lot more... but i know you feel me already.

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photos:m.sanbuenaventura, originally uploaded by mjane.

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