–Another long block of silence broken. I have been very busy with artwork, yo-yos(yes yo-yos), and of course writing. I am currently working on a poetry book, entitled Alcoholic Murmurs, about sixty prose-poetry pieces dealing with the subject of alcoholism and recovery. Here’s a shorter, sample piece:
To stand there dripping wet,
soaked to the bone,
so low that nothing helps,
not tobacco, sugar or caffeine,
not the AA diet,
and especially not the group,
two hot showers later,
running through the tricks,
and at the end of the list,
the only way
to abolish
the feeling
is to refill
my drink.
I know a publisher who seems interested in publishing this work. I’ll have more information on that in August/September of 2015.
–I don’t think I have ever posted a yoyo video on this website. Basically, I take two yoyos and sling them around my hands in differing, repeating motions. This area of yoyo skills is called looping. Looping with two yoyos at the same time is called 2A looping, and it can be a lot of fun. So here is a video of me which should make you gawk. If you enjoy this video, you can always follow me on youtube:
Next, I’d like to share an online album featuring two of my good friends. This album is free and is well worth your time. They have a grungy, alternative, minimalist style of punk; which features drum and guitar only, plus a slew of talent. I was happy to do the artwork featured on the album cover:
More of my pen and ink artwork may easily be seen on my instagram account.
Thanks for taking the time to read this article, and I’m sorry it takes me so long to update this website. All in all, things seem to be progressing alright. Now, if only I didn’t have to wait tables anymore…because, I’ll tell you….it is a kind of prostitution. Good ‘morrow.
Brian Looney
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