Dear Tim,

That lady was not pissed when Ryan did not hit that mailbox last eve in the BP van. Thanks again!

After work I am going to take a nap on the new rehearsal space couch, prior to rock, thanks to the BP van. Did you know that it is alleged that Thomas Edison would nap holding ball bearings in his hand over a metal bowl? When he totally zoned into that great humming quasi-sleep, his hand would relax and the ball bearings would clang into the bowl, startling him to awake, clear and refreshed. This probably works.

The Razor's Edge is an excellent Maugham book, translated decently into a great WWI-era film starring non-slapsticky Bill Murray (great).

Just thought you'd like to know,


Jim

To the Tim Midgett

I was wondering who I should choose: The obsessive-compulsive co-worker or barrista who bought me a balloon and cakes for the birthday.

Also, who should buy the cable and who should be able to rip it off, me or the downstairs neighbor?

Thanks.

Mr. Chimp wrote:Did you know that it is alleged that Thomas Edison would nap holding ball bearings in his hand over a metal bowl? When he totally zoned into that great humming quasi-sleep, his hand would relax and the ball bearings would clang into the bowl, startling him to awake, clear and refreshed. This probably works.

i heard it was a bundle of keys.

it does work. in highschool, i slept in class like this all the time. the only issue with it, is the the noise waking you up tends to scare the shit out of you, which, makes you really alert upon waking. no grogginess.

Tim, what is the one thing you have done as a parent that you used to sneer at other parents for doing, before you became a parent yourself?

Do you read to your daughter at bedtime/read together at bedtime? Which is your favorite book to read?

Tim,

does this shit make me look fart?

Be honest.

Thanks xoxo

tmidgett wrote:I just got to these.

My feelings about this thread are neutral.

Extend it if you wish. Let it die if you wish.

As always, I appreciate your interest.

A request, politely expressed.

Let's try to restrain ourselves a bit.

We could do this one time a month or something.

Braden wrote:Tim, I decided to not drink alcohol for the entire month of April. Do you have any tips to help me make it successful?

Dear Tim,

I also have the same question. What are some of your secrets for staying off the sauce for a whole month?

Many Thanks,

Chet

chet wrote:

Braden wrote:Tim, I decided to not drink alcohol for the entire month of April. Do you have any tips to help me make it successful?

Dear Tim,

I also have the same question. What are some of your secrets for staying off the sauce for a whole month?

Many Thanks,

Chet

What's that Tim? Oh, sure, I can field these questions.

Fellas, be sure and follow the four F's:

Fluids (non-alcoholic)
Family (avoid)
Friends (see how stupid they really are)
Fucking (good for the system)

You got it Tim, anytime. Now could you get to my question?

tmidgett wrote:I haven't read a novel or seen a dramatic film for ages. I don't know what happened.

Weird, the same thing is happening to me. I just don't have time for fiction any more.

I still read a lot but it's always factual. Maybe I am just burned on fiction, I just don't know.

[Not a question for Tim]

Tim,

You are someone that understands how to play the instrument very well. I would like to play my instrument very well. I devote at least an hour a day to playing the instrument. I have been doing this for the last six years and I know nothing about music theory. Every few weeks I will learn a new trick or chord that I abuse until it becomes part of my repertoire. It is taking forever, though. I have friends that have been playing for three years that are twice as good as I am. I have no natural talent for playing of the instrument but I think about it a good deal. I want nothing more than to play this instrument well. Aside from cheese. I don't think I could give up good cheese. Do you have any secrets? Maybe an instructional video that I could watch? Do I have to give up cheese?

PS: I have been working out a lot, lately. Usually just skateboarding or playing basketball. Spring weather has made me infinitely more active. My sex drive is through the roof and I am angrier than usual. Is there any way for me to keep my testosterone levels down (without reducing my cheese intake) or I just have to suffer through this for a few more years?

Sincerely,
Jordan