Category Archives: Vanity



Life As String Theory

Look Steve, your math has too few dimensions;
Basic string theory needs eleven,
While you complain about time’s tensions
(Using four). You need the other seven.
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Posted in Pain, Vanity, Wisdom

The Way It Is

Just last week, chatting with a regular
At the paddle tennis courts, I, beguiled,
Noted Luiza, stunning (our blond star!),
Was showing more flesh lately, fashion, style.
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Posted in Beauty, Lust, Vanity, Wisdom

Happiness

This guy Bruce, at the paddle tennis courts,
Is fond of mocking me. “If you’re so smart,
How come you’re not happy?” Brash, he exhorts
His narcissistic principles—imparts Continue reading →

Posted in Vanity

Narcissism

Economies hurtle over cliffs
When narcissism—
Bastard child of industry—
Provoked by ads, Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit, Greed, Vanity

When Narcissists Meet

Ask yourself,
What happens when narcissists meet?
Physics is one thing,
Emotion’s another. Continue reading →

Posted in Vanity

Los Angeles Times (August 30, 2010)

I’ll tell you what the News is
A headline at a time—
The Emmys lead the day’s events—
Pimp TV shows that shine. Continue reading →

Posted in Greed, Today's News, Vanity, War