In what I can only assume was a systematic breakdown of their vetting process, the WordPress editors have selected my blog as something fancy that people should read. Don’t get me wrong, I dig my stuff and genuinely appreciate the gesture, but the third post contains a discussion of a Chimps ability to shoot heroin and potentially perform fellatio as a means of copping gear. This was all in the context of advice I was giving….to a child. I probably shouldn’t be allowed to walk the streets, let alone have company.
I’ve lost the capacity to self monitor. I’m the blogging equivalent of the weird uncle that argues about literature in the grocery store line, does pushups at a backyard BBQ, and will absolutely show you pictures of his first wife’s tits if you catch him three beers in. I am a highly skilled personal trainer who has never once written about exercise! You can’t reward that kind of obstructive behavior.
I considered tucking the worst stuff away, tossed under the bed like an ill used sock or vintage pornography stolen from a neighbors tree fort, but I’ll be dammed if I’ll tidy up for company. So to those coming into things cold: there is a range of tone and theme and decency, much of it is satirical and some a genuine expression of a belief system cobbled together from pulp magazines, lies, and dark whispers in the night. Be forewarned.
deweydecimalsbutler said:
Whatever man, I’m glad they chose you because I enjoyed the princess thing. I teach language arts, and what you wrote came pretty close to our own discussions. Anyone could guess you probably don’t talk about the literary repercussions of Disney movies all the time. I look forward to your future posts.
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A.J. Valliant said:
I appreciate that. I just figured people should know that feminist literary deconstruction, while the more laudable part of my output, it not necessarily representative of the breadth of the content.
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deweydecimalsbutler said:
I’d probably feel the same way you do if I got FPed. It’s one thing if folks happen to find their way to you but another entirely when it’s posted up for all to see. Anyhow, kudos.
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Holly Connors said:
Chosen for a reason. Embrace your weird uncle tendencies & content both good & bad 🙂
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A.J. Valliant said:
I’ve little other choice, I’m afraid. But I enjoy things more that way. Thank you.
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butchy321 said:
Just stumbled upon your blog and highly enjoyed it I made add. Good stuff man
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Alex said:
Having found your blog, like, the day just before you got fresh pressed makes me feel like I was the last cool dude or something.
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A.J. Valliant said:
Treasure well those early, pre-sellout, punk rock days. It’s all Viagra adds and “top 10 weird tricks to grow a full beard” from here on out.
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