Monthly Archives: August 2014

Pulled Pork

Posted on August 25, 2014 by joefingas

I work for a pig. No, I’m not a snitch and I’m not talkin’ bout police. I’m talkin’ bout a short, fireplug of a man who may or may not have been connected to the “New Orleans mob.” I play … Continue reading →

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CODEPENDENTNOFUCKINMOREBABY

Posted on August 21, 2014 by joefingas

I quit my main band yesterday.  The bass player/manager booked a gig behind my back. It was the second time in a month and a half. A fan sent me a text saying. “I’ll see you there.” “Where,” I asked. … Continue reading →

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He’s No Fool. He’s Goin’ To School.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by joefingas

Joey was mad this morning. He walked from his townhouse to the driveway and threw his lunch pack to the ground. “Mom is letting Juicy eat all my stuffed animals.” “What?” “She says it’s an accident but I don’t believe … Continue reading →

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“A Little Coffee, The Mornin’ Meetin’, Then A Nap…”

Posted on August 19, 2014 by joefingas

Accordin’ to the digital clock on the dashboard, it was 6:43am when Joey called. “Uh,” he said. “Are you coming to pick me up this morning?” “I’m on my way buddy,” I replied. “Sorry I’m late.” “It’s okay.” It was … Continue reading →

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Up In The Morning And Off To School

Posted on August 18, 2014 by joefingas

I took Joey to school this morning. We arrived in plenty of time coz I wanted to make sure his mom had turned in the registration paperwork. And Joey wanted to say hey to Ms. Sandra, the woman in charge … Continue reading →

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ROCK -N- ROLL REALITY

Posted on August 17, 2014 by joefingas

I just finished my background music shift at the local sushi place. It’s mostly a tourist hangout and, most of the time, I’m barely acknowledged. Every once in a while, I ask the owner of the place if I’m doin’ … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Rounds

Posted on August 17, 2014 by joefingas

My friend’s in the hospital. His left leg went out on him. He tried to step up 4 inches from ground to porch deck but, instead, his leg folded and he collapsed. Friends helped him to someone’s van and he was driven … Continue reading →

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I Got In My Car And Drove Straight To The Mornin’ Meetin’

Posted on August 14, 2014 by joefingas

Well, another school year is startin’ for Joey and, though he’s returnin’ to Saint Mary’s after attendin’ public elementary school for a year (that’s a long storyI should’ve blogged about in real time), his mama’s still the same. Joey had … Continue reading →

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And, Sometimes, That’s Enough

Posted on August 8, 2014 by joefingas

I don’t have a lot to blog about today. I’m tired. I waited at Waffle House for my friend last night and I didn’t get to sleep till 4am. My buddy was married to his wife for 27 years. She … Continue reading →

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No Mistake

Posted on August 6, 2014 by joefingas

I woke this mornin’ about 4 and stared at the ceiling. I took a deep breath, exhaled and smiled.  I wasn’t worried about a thing. The generator on my car had gone out two nights ago. Actually, when my car … Continue reading →

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