eLeCTRIC PENCILS

month

May 2011

There is nothing more gratifying

than knowing some sad fucker is so obsessed with me that they would go to such elaborate lengths to try to harrass me. Over the Internet, of course. It never seems to happen in person. Which is a shame.

“Turn around, bright eyes.”

– Things I Might Say to Conor Oberst

April 2011

What's your favorite thing to do at the beach?

Stay in the waves. I love swimming, but I can’t stand getting out of the water. I start itching. And then you add in sand at the beach and it sticks to me. Hate it. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world,...

I’d like to go to the Mediterranean area. Great food and I could chill on a boat in the sea and stuff. But I don’t fly, so I’d have to take a boat. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

Really digging asking these questions & reading...

Favorite non-Counting Crows record? “Being There” by Wilco. Not only is it a 2-disc masterpiece, but they gave up money in order to sell it at the price of a single album. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

Would you be interested in being part of a...

I’ve been sitting in my bedroom all morning singing “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.” and asking for things: donuts, a pizza, a new guitar, Kate Middleton in a raincoat and thigh high boots, etc. And what have I received? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Has this happened to you? If so, join me in the fight against State Farm and the false hope their...

I’d like to dedicate this to the 5+ million...

eLeCTRIC PENCILS: R.E.M. →

maddiehope: electricpencils: I’ve been listening to a lot of R.E.M. lately. Old R.E.M. And when I say old, I don’t mean OUT OF TIME, but MURMUR and RECKONING. It feels like the appreciation for that band is somehow lost now. People identify them as “the ‘Losing My Religion’ band” and that’s a shame, because while that is a… Maybe my experience is different because I live in REM’s home...

I’ve been listening to a lot of R.E.M. lately. Old R.E.M. And when I say old, I don’t mean OUT OF TIME, but MURMUR and RECKONING. It feels like the appreciation for that band is somehow lost now. People identify them as “the ‘Losing My Religion’ band” and that’s a shame, because while that is a great song and album, they had a good 10+ years before that...

“At night I drink myself to sleep and pretend I don’t care that...”

Saw Mood Disorder Specialist who thinks some meds...

I don’t think my creative ability is hindered by meds. I was on them in college and I was pretty productive. And on the other side, not being on them tends to make me less focused, so I produce less. In the end, for me, it’s a matter of me focusing and creating, regardless of whether I’m on meds or not. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

I don't know what to do right now, at this moment

I was hanging out at my cousin’s house, and out of nowhere, she says, “So do you know about Bryan?” Bryan is an old friend. He’s a few years older than me. He grew up on the same street that my grandparents lived on when I was a kid. Many, many years later, after my divorce, we became part of what we jokingly called “The Porterhouse Mafia,” which was four guys...

I believe in yesterdays

Derek and I headed to Fayetteville yesterday for the promise of a baseball game and a show. First thing into town, and we headed to Burger Life, which may be the single greatest culinary destination in the history of mankind. After lunch, we had a couple of hours to kill, so we ended up watching ARTHUR, as it was the only movie whose beginning we hadn’t missed. I’m a little ashamed to...

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-4-24) →

The Band (19) Counting Crows (14) Kanye West (11) Gin Blossoms (9) Everclear (9) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

“You don’t really love that guy you make it with Now do you? I know you...”

jholla: Boss - You want to join us for lunch today? Me - Sure…great! Boss - Good. We’re going to Chili’s. Chili’s?? Well fuck. Can’t back out now. Wish me luck. Chili’s is the #7 leading cause of cancer in Americans between the ages of 18-49.

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Take care,

The fact that you thought that was Derek might...

I knew it wasn’t Derek. That’s why it’s funny. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

I like you. That's not really a secret though...

Stop it, Derek. You’re embarrassing me. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

Lets play a game of: Ask me a question. Tell me a secret. http://formspring.me/ElectricPencils

Paste's Top 30 Wilco Songs →

undsiewar: electricpencils: I think they got the top of the order right, although “Misunderstood” is my favorite Wilco song. I’d probably replace some of the newer songs with older songs, and I don’t remember seeing “Box Full of Letters.” Also, not sure I’d put the Mermaid Ave. songs on there, since they’re kind of covers. this list disappoints me. he chose thirty of the most likeable or...

What was your favorite thing to do during recess...

Get bullied. Well, not really favorite thing. Ask me a question. Tell me a secret.

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Paste's Top 30 Wilco Songs →

I think they got the top of the order right, although “Misunderstood” is my favorite Wilco song. I’d probably replace some of the newer songs with older songs, and I don’t remember seeing “Box Full of Letters.” Also, not sure I’d put the Mermaid Ave. songs on there, since they’re kind of covers.

Need to find a big canyon

maddiehope: and scream into it. Monday is really kicking my ass. Some jokes just write themselves.

And when the day is at its darkest, someone shines...

Like 5 minutes after I made that last post, I see on Twitter than I’m featured on the Boy George Daily, which is an Internet “newspaper” culled from a persons Twitter follows, in this case, Boy George’s. This has happened to me once before, with the EP shirts post, I was on the Joe Rogan Daily, but that’s because Adam had RT’d my post and Joe follows him. So, I...

Do men have a biological clock?

So, I keep having dreams that I have a kid or am about to have a kid. I have to think that this is partly do to the fact that I know 3 people who have either just had a baby or are having a baby tomorrow. All of which are younger than me. Sometimes in the dream, I’m with my ex. Once I was even with my ex-wife. Usually, I’m not with anyone, and I just somehow have a baby, or I’m...

I went in to work today. I did not stay the full shift. So if you had Easter in the “Quit Pool” congratulations! Also, Cort and Jillian asked if I would be Pot Roast’s godfather. I said yes and tried not to cry. I’ll do that now that we’re not on the phone. (Yes, I’m calling their baby Pot Roast. I don’t remember how it started, but it stuck.)

Anonymous asked: How's your father's penis shunt doing these days?

Who says the economy isn't booming

So, last month, in this pretty small fucking town, they opened a 5th Chinese restaurant. A few days ago, they opened a Little Ceasar’s Pizza. Keep in mind that in this pretty small fucking town, we already have Pizza Slut, Mazzio’s, Domino’s, Pizza by Manooch, Sam & Ella’s, and Simple Simon’s. Anyway, I decided to go to Little Ceasar’s because what...

I was just informed The Whigs are playing at George’s Majestic on Tuesday. I think that’s my huckleberry.

I made it through the day without walking out. It’s getting harder and harder, knowing I already have another job waiting and hating that place as much as I do. Two weeks from tomorrow, I’ll be at Wilco. Still no one to be my “plus one.” It’s a little disheartening. I’m off Monday-Tuesday. I was trying to find a road trip withing 5-7 hours from here, like a...

You know the best thing about being a fuck-up?

All the people who try to convince you that you are not, in fact, a fuck-up. I’m using the word “best” facetiously.

Know how you can tell if you're a fuck-up?

People congratulate you for doing things that normal people do all the time. “Hey, good job not going to jail last week.” That kind of thing. Or “Congrats on not getting fired from that job.” I’m pretty secure in my place on the Mt. Rushmore of Fuck-Ups in my little corner of the world. I am the Abraham Goddamn Lincoln of Fuck-Ups.

“All The Way From Moscow”—Jesse...

Two Weeks Notice

is a terrible movie, but it’s a great thing to give your job. I found out this afternoon that I got the job at the newspaper. I’m pretty excited. More money, better hours and a set schedule. There are a few people at my old job I’ll miss, but I’ll still be hanging out with my real friends from there, so it’s not a big deal.

I'll just talk about the highlights

I’m usually all about the jokes, but sometimes, I feel down and I’ll post it and I appreciate the support you guys throw my way. I think it’s only fair I give you some good things, too. Two days ago, I interviewed for a job and it went really well. More money, better hours in a set schedule, and one has to assume, less junior high drama than my current place of employment. I...

Just so you know...

I still don’t have a date for Wilco. I had some leads the other day, but nothing panned out. Scheduling and all that. It’s motherfucking WILCO.

I Do Really Well With Women

Jordan: Kasey, this is my friend Ella.
Me: Cool. Nice to meet you.
Ella: Hi.
Me: I'm sorry, I kinda missed your name when Jordan said it.
Ella: Ella.
Me: THAT'S MY CAT'S NAME!!!
Ella: Oh.
Me: If you met my cat it'd be all, "Ella, Ella. Ella, Ella."
Ella: Mm.
Me: I'll show you a picture!
Ella: Uh, that's okay.
Me: That is super fucked up.
Ella: I'm sorry.
Me: I should hope to shit shout you're sorry. She's an amazing person.
Ella: Your cat?
Me: YES. You look like the girl I went to junior prom with.
Ella: ...
Me: She's polydactyl.
Ella: The girl you went to prom with?
Me: NO. MY CAT.
 *Can we get Kasey a sitcom? I could play the obnoxious neighbor/

“Can’t you hear me? Cause I’m screaming Didn’t I go outside...”

– Counting Crows

“Strangers”—The Cinnamon Fuzz ...