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THE WRITER WHO TOLD THE A-LIST TO F-OFF???
In autumn of 2005, while in L.A., I had an opportunity presented to me that blew my mind. I’d been invited to meet with Joaquin Phoenix and Michael Muller at Joaq’s house. The reason was I had begun writing again after a … Continue reading
LOW WITTER – LITERARY LOSER
This post has been deleted and its title slightly altered because its point was made. If you had already read it and were back for another visit, or if it was your first look, ask yourself how you would feel … Continue reading
Tagged Lew Witter, San Jose
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JUNIOR-SENIOR
On my mother’s birthday, one of my favorite players decided to die. She, who hated football because of how it transformed the men in her life come Sundays, didn’t seem terribly interested as I relayed the news, for lack of much … Continue reading
SI SE PUDO!!!
It may not have been the big one, but Mexico’s winning the Under 17 World Cup for the second time merits major celebrating. Which in this case means shutting up and letting the imagery tell the story way better than we … Continue reading
THE SPIRIT OF ST. JAMIE
In another, more innocent era, an abortion was born by accident. On a school day we decided to do something worthwhile with our nowhere lives instead of working on graduating into the workforce. By forming a band. At the time … Continue reading
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Tagged Downtown, KBD, Living Abortions, Punk Rock, Ramones, Ribzy, San Jose
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IT’S A “TRI” THANG…
Ever since we caught futbol fever back in ’98 while under the bridge with the homies we’ve come to live for the emnity that is a Mexico match against the U.S. Rivaling Chargers-raiders we approach it as if we were … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicharito, concacaaf, El Tri, FIFA, Futbol, giovanni dos santos, gold cup 2011, Landon Donovan, Marcos Johnson, Mexico, Soccer, uncle sam's army, usa
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SHARK TANK???
We’ve said it before. There ain’t no snow in San Jo. But there’s plenty of rain in store for the parade of pretenders that show up Sharks clad to a “pavilion” named after two old dudes who tinkered with computer parts, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicharito, Futbol, HP Pavilion, Manchester United, Marcos Johnson, NHL Hockey, San Jose, San Jose Sharks, Silicon Valley, Soccer, Stanley Cup playoffs
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ONE GIANT STEP FOR OLD-MANKIND
While the rest of the country is wrecked by the weather out here the grim gray of winter has taken early pause, overpowered by spring. This was when we’d rip our shirts off on the blacktop and let the rested … Continue reading
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Tagged 420, Basketball, Marcos Johnson, Punk, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Slum-Words, White Men Can't Jump, Woody Harrelson
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THANK DOG WE’RE A CHARGERS FAN!!!
Last night another rusty nail was pounded into Simpletary’s coffin, by No(rv) no less! “Coach’s” famous necklace was as absent as Alex Smith’s arm. But not his bluster (kicking that challenge flag like Beckham’s wife). Or his blasphemy. Declaring you “deserve” … Continue reading
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Tagged 420, AFC West, Alex Smith, Jed York, KBD, Marcos Johnson, Mike Singletary, NFL Football, Punk, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49er's, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Slum-Words
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TIME TO START ANOTHER STREAK
Photo courtesy of: Raider Haters Universe Week 5 as much a memory as recent raider playoff talk, we’re prepared to tackle the arduous task of watching the Chargers take back their rightful place atop the AFC West. That won’t officially happpen … Continue reading
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Tagged AFC West, KBD, Marcos Johnson, NFL Football, Oakland Raiders, Punk, Raider Nation, San Diego Chargers, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Slum-Words, Tom Cable
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