a little lovin’

a little lovin’

to put it bluntly, reading the newspaper is fuckin’ depressing—
natural disasters, commissions, investigations, conspiracies,
the tireless pursuit of carnal knowledge in the name of the public’s prurient interest.

and of course, the continuing discourse on the imminent threat—simply,
all the news that’s fit to make us fret, cower and feel melancholy.
what i need now to counter-balance these frazzled sensibilities is
a little (just a lil’) good lovin’—not a lot, just a little is all i need.
then, i might be able to see the lighter side of life again;
then, i might be able to smile (at myself) when
i gibe with a “what’s s’matter you? what you so worried about?”
then, i might be able to shout with glee,
rather than in anticipatory agony;
then, i might have the will to fight, to win
and live again as if i presume tomorrow;
then, i might revel in my personal felicity,
and not wallow in the world’s constant sorrow.
just a little lovin’. a little lovin’ is all i really need.

Baby I got sick this morning
A sea was storming inside of me
Baby I think I'm capsizing
The waves are rising and rising
And when I get that feeling
I want Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing is good for me
~ Marvin Gaye

post-script: hey! look at this! a bit of good news: more signs of possible life on mars…

Getting A "Blow Job..."

Getting A "Blow Job..."
Originally uploaded by lorenzodom

Getting A "Blow Job"

Sorry, but I just had to post this gem. I walked into the restroom at the Port Authority bus terminal this morning and there was this older "gentleman" at the hand dryer playin' with his pecker. "whoa," I said to myself, and immediately followed that thought with "I've got to take a picture of this!" So, albeit, i'm really not into lewd photography or taking photos which compromise the reputation of someone, I figured this one was anoymous and notable enough to post. Hence, I pulled mine out (my camera that is) and snapped this beauty.

Anthony Burgess, the British novelist once said, "Most artists are highly sexed. Sex and creativity go together. Sex keeps you alive." So, you think this guy's an artist?

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This foto was also published in the December 2005 edition of pology as part of a feature on my New York photos. It was also cited at david.rencher.us


May 16, 2007, New York City:

A special thanks to Jason Leslie Rogers (Pencils and Pixels), curator of the Museum of Flickr Fine Art for choosing my photo, Getting A “Blow Job…” as part of the permanent collection of this online exhibit.

I Love Music

El Cielito Lindo 20
Originally uploaded by lorenzodom

I Love Music

And Music loves you if you treat Her right. If you dance with Her, sing to Her, make love to Her, play with Her, cry and laugh and smile with Her.

She is more than mere amusement - she is inspiration, compassion, passion, consolation, excitement and a pure expression for the love of life.

Love Her and she will love you.

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The photos in this set come from my surprise visit to Mom while she was visiting my sister in Pasadena, California (Los Angeles). For her birthday we took her to Cielito Lindo, one of the handful of restaurants featuring a traditional Mexican band called "Mariachis."

Many Americans are familiar with this beautiful, enchanting and lively form of music, but unfortunately it is often belittled by the context in which they enjoy their song: drunken revelry.

There is nothing wrong with drinking and listening, in fact it is almost a requirement. There are many, many songs in which the singer laments his lost love with another round of tequila.

That said, though, if one really listens, if one understands the beauty of the songs and the yearning and love and passion conveyed...well, it is simply one of the most beautiful experiences you'll likely ever have.

Many Mexican-Americans (American-Mexicans)will likely agree that listening to the rancheras and boleros of el mariachi is a sacred part of our culture. As all music should be...