on tv and things

congrats pinko and frida on the elimination of television, even if it is only your own set. of course, you will miss some choice programs, such as the following.

peter fonda, air supply, peebo bryson, and others, hosting time/life cd infomercials. pinko, think hard in order to remember fonda in that tight leather. if you need a quick bathroom break, i understand.

pbs fundraisers, such as the chris botti concert.

the phone sex adds after 11pm.

why is it that i've had the harold land station on for over an hour and they have yet to play harold land? they played jimmy forest, but not harold land. what is this, a joke?

but, back to my point. frida and diego, you have made me proud. i wish i had your knack for getting rid of things. the thing is, i struggle with it. i'll go through my stuff for an hour and end up throwing out one sock. i fear change. and bills as well. i always end up standing still. pinko, i think it is harder for me to trade one cd than it is for you to cut a bunch of stuff loose. i make this declaration, that our constitutions are different in this regard. in short, i envy your independence from things. i like your fire within. while others are watching malle, or goin to the mall, you will be free of these gadgets.

and yet, a part of me is saddened, for how will you see my masterpiece, getting played, without a dvd player? not to mention glitter and gigli. and as far as the vcr goes, what of all those vintage russell meyer films? oh, pinko, you are a stronger man than i. in fact, you are stronger letter than i, for you are a g. my man, i rate you a g. in case you already forgot, that stands for general.

my general, you have won the war on terror-bull television. and now, i think of bukowski, in his room, with wine, radio, and typewriter.

and no tv, vcr, or dvd. of course, even buk dug jackie gleason, as you do.

don't worry, he's all over youtube.

now, to the books, art, and music.

friends, (not the tv show) i salute you.