I lost my digits, may I have yours?

I lost my digits, may I have yours?

April was a roller coaster of a month. Lost some loved ones to cancer and a few to their own demise. While in the whirlwind I had time to gather my balance and courage and continue on the expedition to find the fountain of youth. I arrived thirsty, curious and full of energy only to find that their is no fountain, no well, not even a sipee cup. However I did find a trike race Bring Your Own Big Wheel and an event made for grown ass kids called Beerster. BYOBW is an annual event in San Francisco, CA where participants bring their own big wheels and "race" down hills in various SF neighborhoods.Beerster: It's like Easter, only the pastel colors and zombie Jesus are replaced with a scavenger hunt for...beer. The weather was awesome in West Oakland for Beerster and my inner child was mos def calling. After knocking back a few I decided to summon my inner child's spirit animal, a hamster and take a ride in one of these 2ton , 6' tall steel cylinders. After I got the damn thing rolling of course it got way too damn fast and the inertia took me for a ride. Crushing ~15% of my middle and index fingers on my right hand the cylinder just kept spinning like nothing happened. Much props to the crew of Crucifixed bike club in Oakland for getting me to the hospital and taking care of a duder. Also the nurses and Docs at Alta Bates surgical center in Oakland for taking damn good care of me. It was a great experience being around folks in the medical field who had the same sense of humor, most of the nurses laughed and cracked jokes with me, so sweet!  Physical therapy is going to be one of the trippiest things I am going to experience. Probably going to have to learn to be ambidextrous and re-learn all the muscle memory I once took for granted. My journey through medicine will always take me back to the day I lost my fingers, going to be something to laugh about and reflect upon. Forever young has a price, cost me two fingers... What will it cost you? Peace and blessings.

Mr. Mission

I was chosen as Mr. Mission... true story I did not nominate myself. I will walk straight up to that warming oven and pull that Excalibur of a burrito right out. What does The Mission mean to you? Track bicycles, Burritos, Peculiar(Ugly) Facial hair, or Drunk Hipsters...? The people at clashsf.com have teamed with the leukemia and lymphoma society and have come up with their own definition of "Mr. Mission." An awesome fun(d)raising competition that will have me and several other folks making complete asses of ourselves all in the name of charity.  My personal fundraising page and Mr. Mission competition info. Check em out and come support at the Elbo Room on May 29th. It's time for a new "Don" of the Mission.

Dealing

Just got some bad news today, I guess it's just one of those days.
I hope to speak with my longtime friend soon and that he is healing well.
I project prosperity and healing to him and his family as they embark upon this journey.
Ms. Elliston will be missed, forever in paradise.



Dealing...Dealing...Dealing....

Trying to get an ace, smiling to keep the frown off my face
Complacent, while getting wasted in new bars; same places
Spilling my guts, eating cashews heard some news that made me want to go nuts
Still not giving a fuck and paying no mind... Peace of mind...Peace of mine
Peace of pie and chamomile Tea cuz I'm coming down from my high...

New paragraph, same sentence got dough for rent but none for penance
360 degrees of shit, Im chucking it and crossing items off my bucket list
Get lit, like gas stoves if your fire is out call me I'll be the pilot...Pilot
Still trying to contact dudes I went to school with
My Earth went his left too, Just wanna let my boy know everything will be cool

Keep ya head, wear a helmet
Not cause you clumsy, because some folks are reckless
Gloves in the Winter, cut off in the Summer
Meditate when you Fall to Spring back from bummers
Downers...fuck em with rubbers
 
Welcome to the club my brother, keep your head and stay positive...

Freestyle Friday

I wish I could manipulate matter, create some dollars and make my bank account fatter
Lyse cancerous cells, get a bill passed to make education free and fly at will
Maybe trade lungs for gills explore the ocean find a cave and chill
Make some change in the world and stay current on most of my bills




...Michael "Don" Cornelius Thomas

Pour out a little liquor(The Dons scientific explanation.)

Real gangsters cry, it's true. A night out on the town turns into a few too many, what happens? Someone is pouring out a little liquor and singing sentimental songs. Here is my scientific explanation of why and the true nature of a gangster.

Explanation of a gangsters nature:
Being a gangster does not just mean brash displays of aggression. A true gangster practices control, compassion and is the up most gentleman. Directing one's nature is essential to being a gangster, one must learn to create with the same hand that destroys. Examples of gangsterly duties include: Opening doors, being romantical, volunteering, teaching the youth/learning from elders, cooking and any activity that promotes progress. A gangster shares because they know life is short and a party ain't a party if the homies ain't partying! What would be the ultimate selfless sacrifice? share the party with a homie/loved one who has passed on.

Scientific Explanation:
As stated before pouring liquor is the selfless sacrifice, I can even relate this to an offering(mildy).
When the liquor or beer(liquid) is poured onto the Earth's surface it is then eligible for evaporation. What is evaporation? I'll tell you! My junior college knowledge states that evaporation is the process of water molecules escaping the surface of the Earth into the atmosphere. This can be a lake, puddle or in our case 4-12oz of liquid(depending on the gangsters intoxication level). Using a few religious and spiritual beliefs we can agree that: Gangsters perform offerings to deceased loved ones by sharing their booze.
 Whether you believe in
1. A heaven above(which qualifies for atmosphere)
2. Reincarnation(things in the atmosphere)

Just a little taste of the 90's of gangsters pouring out liquor and the offering:

Check out homie @ the :32 spot, think I'm gonna bring back the gangster in hipster.
Peace and Blessings.