My friend Cie and I went to Marisol Velasco’s home last weekend to take some pictures with her husband Rob, a photographer. Marisol is a fellow blogger; before we met in real life at ComiCONN, I had often read her posts on The Unintentional Wino. It was only natural, then, that the afternoon’s conversation turned… Continue reading Interview With Marisol Velasco of The Unintentional Wino
Category: Rant
Pluckman’s Thoughts on BabyMetal
So there’s this new thing out there getting a bit of attention called BabyMetal, maybe you’ve heard of it? I’ve seen and experienced a lot of confusion and anger over the whole thing so I decided to investigate and set the record straight.
Psilocybin, Anal Sex, and Videogames
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted some poems, so here’s some goddamn poems! These are three samples of a collection I’ve been slowly compiling. To be honest, I don’t know exactly what I’m going for here. As of now, I’m taking random pieces of imagery and morphing them into full-on LSD freak-outs. There’s a… Continue reading Psilocybin, Anal Sex, and Videogames
Manners for Beach Goers
Let’s get this straight from the start. Cove Island Park is my beach. I am there a thousand times a year, literally. I am there when it’s 113 degrees in August and I am there when it’s five degrees in February. And I’m there with my dog, so it’s his beach, too. When the weather… Continue reading Manners for Beach Goers
What’s All This Jazz About?
I’m here to talk a little bit about jazz music. And why the hell should I be talking about jazz music? I’m not a musician, nor have I received any kind of professional musical training. Sure, I’ve kicked around a few bands as a vocalist and lyricist, but give me a toy piano and… Continue reading What’s All This Jazz About?
What’s Wrong With My Nipples?
A recent episode of Ink Master featured breast cancer survivors getting tattoos to cover their scars and to help them feel feminine again. Fantastic, I’m all for it. But I found it odd that we could see breasts on television. Was it because their nipples had been removed? Does that make it okay to show… Continue reading What’s Wrong With My Nipples?
Mortal Combat!!! Death Metal Dave vs. Peter Progger, Part I
We’re here to discuss a very hot topic between two very passionate individuals. I’ve managed to gather Alternative Control columnists Death Metal Dave and Peter Progger together for a musical debate. The burning question: What metal subgenre is superior, death metal or progressive metal? It’s (for some reason) a matter of utmost importance for… Continue reading Mortal Combat!!! Death Metal Dave vs. Peter Progger, Part I