Like Father, Like Son

Half day today leading to a long weekend. Saturday I'm driving home to get the rest of my stuff (i.e. winter clothes + CD's) in my parents garage. I'll be back Tuesday, have a great holiday weekend everyone. Until I leave you with this:

Below is an excerpt from a Bukowski book I'm reading. It's amazing how topical it is.

10/3/91 11:56 PM

Bush might get reelected because he won an easy war. But he didn't do crap for the economy. You never even know if your bank will open in the morning. I don't mean to sing the blues. But you know, in the 1930's at least everybody knew where they were. Now, it's a game of mirrors. And nobody is quite sure what is holding it together. Or who they are really working for. If they are working.

That was taken from the book The Captain Is Out to Lunch & the Sailors Have Taken over the Ship which is basically Bukowski writing his way through an incredible time in his life. He was 71 in 1991 and just got his first computer, a Macinatosh IIsi and when he's not marveling at his new toy, he spends his time reminiscing on his life (he didn't start writing poetry until he was 51) as he approaches death. he knows the end is near, but in a way he is looking forward to it. The writing is incredibly clear and concise. It's an amazing peek into a 71 year old's mind. This book is a must read if you can find a copy for cheap. I don't think there's a need to pay the $75 Amazon is asking for. Check eBay.

The book is basically a sporadic diary from August 1991 to September 1992. I'll try and post things from this book on the corresponding date and we can all see what Buk was thinking on these days just 13 years ago. Trust me, it'll be fun.