Personal Scatologies

[grip at netcom.com]

On Wed, 29 Jan 1997, Steelhead wrote:

> I love the fact that "grip," Paul Mackin, Henry M. and the rest of the
> sensitivity crowd were driven into such an ecstatic state of giddiness by
> Mascaro's recent torrent of invective.  More than anything, it demonstrates
> the intellectual aphasia that riddles the cortex of so many these days. I
> can almost hear them skipping in delight, their glasses of white California
> zinfandel raised to the precise angle of Madonna's wrist in Evita, the
> delicate fingers on their other hands secretly plunging oyster crackers
> deep into the camembert, when no one is looking....all to the chakra
> soothing sounds of something sad by Brahms or, if they feel *really*
> cerebral, Erik Satie--aural Prozac.

Wow, to be listed in such august company by "Steely" has made my day. 
Although I thought I was just a curious bystander to this round, I 
seem to have been magnum 44'd. I guess the ferrous wonder mistook my
comment about Henry replying with all of Mascaro's prose attached as a 
sign I wanted more from Mascaro. 

And why the quotes around my name?

But I understand, Steely. No one here can feel the pain caused by the 
assholes of the world as deeply as you. No one here has your insights 
into the cause and cure. I guess somewhere along the line I lost my 
capacity to be outraged 100% of the time; a flaw the universe will have 
to exist with. At least for another year or so.

I'll go listen to some Brahms and think sad thoughts. Satie? No thanks. 
He fathered that silly minimalist crap that Kronos plays too often.

I am surprised though, Steely, that you actually took time off from your 
rage to see Evita. I wouldn't have thought you'd be interested.

My, it is late.

Good night all.

grip