Its Only Me

Loneliness - or - Who Should YOU Be Reaching Out To Right Now?

Published on 2010-01-14 21:30:00

Mother Theresa:  "The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."Was she speaking of herself?  She was struggling with doubt at the time of her death - was she searching for her God?  Was she feeling the crushing weight of the lack of companionship of a mortal soulmate?  Or was she speaking of the heartbreak she saw in those she comforted?  It haunts me that she felt loneliness was the most terrible poverty, when she was witness to i

In memorium: Joe Cole 04/10/1961 - 12/19/1991

Published on 2009-12-20 01:16:00

Today is the 18th anniversary of the death of Joe Cole, an actor and a roadie for Black Flag and the Rollins Band as well as Henry Rollins' best friend.  Joe and Rollins were victims of an attempted robbery - Joe was shot and killed during the crime.  His murder remains unsolved. Following is the "Unsolved Mysteries"  piece on Joe's murder...Today I have spent the afternoon with Joe as he shared with me his stories of life on the road as a roadie, by way of his posthumou

Why Is Bin Laden Still Alive - or - Deceit In D.C.

Published on 2009-11-24 14:13:00

I have a friend who drives freight across the U.S.  He avoids the usual trucker lifestyle and can be found at truck stops only when fueling.  His is a lonely life, but he has a few buddies also driving freight, and they will meet for a meal when possible.  These meals provide an opportunity to share stories about their lives away from the road.One day, my friend gets a call from his closest road buddy - we will call this buddy John.  John had been rather quiet the last few we