I have been present in my own life and taking care of my affairs. I cut back on caffeine, sugar and pot to do this. Ive also been pretty social with new friends that are all musicians and I took some comedy classes this month and taking more in October.
I'm living.
Also having just been in Lahaina in February, Chelsea Cain gifted me a night, is pretty fucking sobering.
If I didn't know evil was so prevalent in the world then I would think it was me that brings chaos and destruction everywhere I set foot. I used to think everything was my fault on some level so I guess what I'm trying to say is.....
Having survived an arson meant to kill my family at age 3 my instincts are to run and hide in my house for a decade or two but....
I'm living.
How you be?
Karie Anne
P.S. I rented an AIRBNB in Portland to attend Chuck's workshop but I wasn't prepared for Portland. I left because there was no place to walk Maggie that she wasn't eating garbage on the ground.I lost $2200 deposit but I knew I was doing the right thing for Maggie. I wanted to stay more than anything but she's my life. Well I got back and found out 6 months later my landlady was shot in the chest in the house I rented less than 2 week later in Portland...... she lived but she's missing an organ. She thought I was batshit crazy when I told her I was leaving for the dog but she changed her mind right-quick........
Brandon, that landlady that got shot is now one of my bestest friends (she doesn't think I'm crazy anymore lol) and I've got to say that is the best $2,200 I ever lost... sometimes money is just a possession that needs to be thrown away.....I never dwell on what shit costs as long as I can replace it easily and im kind of lucky in that there are apps like Uber and Lyft...if i need money, i just give a few rides...
Sorry to bother but do you have a written version you can send me? I realize this is unusual and I would also have my trepidations about doing so but the video is unwatchable–our internet connection is terrible here. If you'd rather not I'm open for a different solution, because I'd love to hear where the story is going.
I still can't decide (at 50) between writing and visual art. Every time I decide to commit to one, I immediately realize I can't live without the other. I guess I'll just have to work twice as hard (and treasure every minute of it).
Keep one as your hobby. Capote did collages. Mailer drew. Tennessee Williams painted. I'd wager that all creatives had a lessor passion that complemented their primary one.
"I would rather be ashes than dust. I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."
What is artisan ditch digging? Grave yard shift for wearers of Gucci? Digging holes in the shape of sunglasses? Do you have to pay more for a fun shaped grave dig for your final resting place? Is someone doing ad coverage in Modern Billionaire?
Chuck, what was the other thing? Tied between writing and what?
Five, six years ago, in college I set down fiction in favor of poetry. Back then, when I did poetry readings, it immediately attracted people to me. Fiction made people not want to share space with me.
I got hooked on poetry as a gimmick to buy love, but when it stopped working I went back to fiction.
As an experiment, I've been applying Minimalism to poetry and it works shockingly well.
I’ve got a quote on the lockscreen of my phone that says, “The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” Probably sounds familiar. 😉
I believe people can acquire near mastery-level ability in several crafts, but the prerequisites are out of reach for most, and the majority would not want to or be able to cope with the level of isolation involved.
My old man took me to see him in Vegas when I was about 10/11. Sat front row. Dice was ripping into my old man big time for “bringing a fucking kid.” Good times.
Miss you bro
I have been present in my own life and taking care of my affairs. I cut back on caffeine, sugar and pot to do this. Ive also been pretty social with new friends that are all musicians and I took some comedy classes this month and taking more in October.
I'm living.
Also having just been in Lahaina in February, Chelsea Cain gifted me a night, is pretty fucking sobering.
If I didn't know evil was so prevalent in the world then I would think it was me that brings chaos and destruction everywhere I set foot. I used to think everything was my fault on some level so I guess what I'm trying to say is.....
Having survived an arson meant to kill my family at age 3 my instincts are to run and hide in my house for a decade or two but....
I'm living.
How you be?
Karie Anne
P.S. I rented an AIRBNB in Portland to attend Chuck's workshop but I wasn't prepared for Portland. I left because there was no place to walk Maggie that she wasn't eating garbage on the ground.I lost $2200 deposit but I knew I was doing the right thing for Maggie. I wanted to stay more than anything but she's my life. Well I got back and found out 6 months later my landlady was shot in the chest in the house I rented less than 2 week later in Portland...... she lived but she's missing an organ. She thought I was batshit crazy when I told her I was leaving for the dog but she changed her mind right-quick........
Thanks. This documentary was filmed the day I met Chuck https://youtu.be/sxbGmqfmfBE?si=anTmsl007VoBz7xi
Brandon, that landlady that got shot is now one of my bestest friends (she doesn't think I'm crazy anymore lol) and I've got to say that is the best $2,200 I ever lost... sometimes money is just a possession that needs to be thrown away.....I never dwell on what shit costs as long as I can replace it easily and im kind of lucky in that there are apps like Uber and Lyft...if i need money, i just give a few rides...
Graduated from Uni last month so this is definitely hitting home
At first I thought this was another photo competition and I was going to comment: “he didn’t deserve this.”
I've ruined you for weird photos.
I can't see a photo the same anymore...thanks Chuck
Chuck, might I convince you to skim over the first chapter of my book? I posted it on my profile. I would be humbled and honored to have you read it.
I should have realized there was some etiquette around this. My apologies 🙇♂️
Nude accosts sea lions at Pier 39.
(I also had this same thought it may be a hidden photo before reading the full post 😅)
Hail Satan, Sir! "If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you."
Love the quote but please explain "Hail Satan, sir." I'm old & slow.
IF you listen to my story it will all make sense. It will make even more sense if you "like" it. https://chuckpalahniuk.substack.com/p/hindsight-story-night-83
Thanks. Appreciate it. Although I don't belong to any Church Satan is a sensitive issue for me. That happens when you learn his side of the tale...
"All religions issue bibles again Satan, and say the most injurious things against him, but we never hear his side." –Mark Twain
Hail Satan! He's so nice.
Sorry to bother but do you have a written version you can send me? I realize this is unusual and I would also have my trepidations about doing so but the video is unwatchable–our internet connection is terrible here. If you'd rather not I'm open for a different solution, because I'd love to hear where the story is going.
OH thats so nice. It's my baby and stuff so I have to think about it.
I get it. I'd be the same way. I'll sign whatever you'd like if it helps.
Beautiful.
Picture caption
We thought Jason had drowned..
Wilson!!!
I still can't decide (at 50) between writing and visual art. Every time I decide to commit to one, I immediately realize I can't live without the other. I guess I'll just have to work twice as hard (and treasure every minute of it).
Keep one as your hobby. Capote did collages. Mailer drew. Tennessee Williams painted. I'd wager that all creatives had a lessor passion that complemented their primary one.
Monica Drake still paints.
Oliver paints
Yeah! Oliver painted me up a mashup between sailor moon and chainsaw man.
❤
I write full-time and keep my passion for toilet painting as my hobby. Has worked out fine so far.
Cormac McCarthy did astrophysics as a hobby. Go fig
That dancing Judge Baby was hella creepy. From BLOOD MERIDIAN.
Chuck, this comment is so helpful.
Cy Twombly did it all.
same. been trying to combine them for decades
“a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy”
That bit is perfect.
Reminds me of a Jack London quote:
"I would rather be ashes than dust. I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."
On point.
Curious about the artisan ditch digging. Sounds like a good story behind that one.
What is artisan ditch digging? Grave yard shift for wearers of Gucci? Digging holes in the shape of sunglasses? Do you have to pay more for a fun shaped grave dig for your final resting place? Is someone doing ad coverage in Modern Billionaire?
Survivor!
Chuck, what was the other thing? Tied between writing and what?
Five, six years ago, in college I set down fiction in favor of poetry. Back then, when I did poetry readings, it immediately attracted people to me. Fiction made people not want to share space with me.
I got hooked on poetry as a gimmick to buy love, but when it stopped working I went back to fiction.
As an experiment, I've been applying Minimalism to poetry and it works shockingly well.
I’ve got a quote on the lockscreen of my phone that says, “The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” Probably sounds familiar. 😉
Have you heard of the carnivore cult where they take warm shots of bacon grease for communion?
Why do you think that some people find community, and others never do? Our screwy culture is the root of it, but some people still figure it out.
I believe people can acquire near mastery-level ability in several crafts, but the prerequisites are out of reach for most, and the majority would not want to or be able to cope with the level of isolation involved.
George Bernard Shaw? I fucked him. Ohh!
Haha. You know it, brother. Love the Diceman.
My old man took me to see him in Vegas when I was about 10/11. Sat front row. Dice was ripping into my old man big time for “bringing a fucking kid.” Good times.
Hahahaha. I was laughing so hard I can’t remember the bit, but he ripped on us for a solid ten minutes. “Little Miss Muffet…”
Kurt Vonnegut would draw. Here‘s a small version of his drawing of an asshole: *
That's hilarious