The bolt's on tight
The threads are clean
I don't have to speak
and he knows what I mean

-Andrew H
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"... many cats lived inside the alleys - I fed them some bread. I guess this happened after i bought groceries - I got all turned around and ended up in a little italian neighborhood - (obviously, i'm in italy) complete with cobblestone paths, mini walkways with arches, just so movie-like. people everywhere all knew each other, on the streets talking, walking with umbrellas, and scooters dodging around. i stumbled into a grocery shop, so small with 3 people "working" - probably all family. warm soft fresh bread i pick some up, another shopper hands me a paper bag for the buns - grazie! - prego! i picked out some apple juice and peach juice. this lady came and took them and placed them on the counter. they spoke only italian. i pointed at some cheese, and tried to ask if it was parmesan. they didnt understand, but cut off a big hunk and gave it to me, so kind! i also bought some yogurt, and when i pulled out my wallet, they saw the chain attached to it, to gaurd against pick pockets. they kept saying "noh, noh, noh in bari!", making gestures to put my $$ in my breast pocket..."

journal entry -bari, italy
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what was that line about losing your mind?
i can't find time to redesign
my head got dead
drink wine; eat bread
i can die now that i've been fed

"...my brother got this watch in taiwan like 5 years ago - maybe 6 - said he traded a pair of socks for it" - "yeah that's the problem with those guys - they can make computers but they can't make socks..."

journal entry & conversation with nikos -vrachos
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stagnant cliffs infinite eminate strength beauty granduer - are the edge of earth and water solid and liquid dreaming passionate hypnotic daze.

physical voyage ends translates into abstract changing within self a solid mass churning thought - no answers, only possibilities, no detail, only idea or ideal provided.

the landscape is soaked, soaked in, soaking in life water cloud mind peace plant energy within matter within energy within matter within energy infinite

journal entry -vrachos, greece
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"... i surprised everyone when i broke into the bar wearing a toga, a blue jays cap, and a beard made of leather held on by string. everyone loved it, and through the next hour, slipped off to their rooms to rip the sheets off of their own beds. i think Thad made the biggest impact when he sauntered in wearing a ghandi/diaper style toga. as the night wore on, all the clothes underneath were shed, for comfort. many drinks were consumed. Thad came also, and the next day had to brief me on what happened. I must have been damn drunk, because i said i just wanted to pass out on the bed. she got mad, kicked us all out. i fell at some point (which i do lately when i'm drunk), ended up passing out in Thad's room, as Jen was sleeping with Sebastian. I woke up very early, almost about to piss myself, i couldnt find the key to get of the room, because i couldnt find my glasses, so i went into an empty water bottle. that morning i had no clothes, and i had to wear my toga into the bar for breakfast, still drunk. everyone laughing..."

journal entry -vrachos
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life's movin too fast
youre trying to step back
and take a look at yourself
but youre moving, changing
too fast
ya gotta write
ya gotta write it down
to even get ahold of it
and i dont even know
i don't know when i changed
or why
i didnt even think id change
but now i dont know
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grieving trees
over fallen leaves
decorate
this city majistrate
the air is calm
it chills my palms
hunger is my only qualm

shops line the city whole
consumers tout le monde
play their manifest role

and in this way
day will give to night
and by the lampost's solemn light
the people will walk
and sing and kiss
i've never been seen
nor will be missed

-written in brussels, BELGIUM
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How can I lead this land with rubber bands on my face?
And would they believe me after such a disgrace?
My will was down - rhythm was essential
Like water on fire, everything became elemental
And you kissed the sky as I hit the ground
We get fast forwarded though we should be rewound
It's world renowned, it can't be slowed down
It's perpetually lost, but commonly found
A subtle light will change your mind
An earth massage would save mankind
Walk through your land, live on the earth
Spin in circles - Endless mind rebirth.
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"Sei touto simpatico. Ti voglio bene"
-Giovanna, Venice
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"Yes, of course, I would like to smoke a joint."
-Fedor, Berlin
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"Gender-Bender"
-James, Canada