Goodbye Grapetop
2/27/2006
Michael Porter, a.k.a. "Grape Top", passed away this morning at about 3:30 am. Many friends and family were present yesterday and got to say their final goodbyes. Michael was conscious and able, somewhat, to communicate with those present. (Thanks TimbreWolf)
Grapetop - I met you last Summer at Gypsy Coffeehouse, and for many months after that you became a regular personality in my life. I caught your act regularly, and I got to know you a little bit over the months we spent together hanging regularly at The Battlefield.
I am very thankful to have shared a part of my life with you. You were/are/will be quite an amazing character and a sweet, funny, genuine person. You have touched my life in a unique way and I will never be quite the same knowing you have passed on.
May you tickle their funny bones on the other side!
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(from the Comedy for Freedom Web Site)
GrapeTop, Nashville, Tennessee and New Jersey
GrapeTop is actually Michael Porter. Michael was born in 1965 in Nashville. His father was originally from Trenton, New Jersey and shortly after Michael’s birth, the Porter family moved to New Jersey. In 1967, Michael was diagnosed with a rare muscle disease and was not supposed to live past four years of age. Through the faith and love of his family and friends, Michael survived and lived a fairly normal life. In 2001, Michael has the opportunity to enter a talent show at his church, and GrapeTop: The Stand-Up, Sit-Down Comedian was born. GrapeTop has performed at Tulsa Comedy Club, Gypsy Coffee House in Tulsa, shows in Houston and Las Vegas in the Laugh Across America contest.
posted by novachild @ Monday, February 27, 2006,
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I NEED ONE
2/24/2006
I need one of these!
posted by Edward Svengali @ Friday, February 24, 2006,
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Sick Fucks
From Kos
posted by Edward Svengali @ Friday, February 24, 2006,
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Why It's Been Quiet Here
posted by Edward Svengali @ Friday, February 24, 2006,
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I Knew It!
2/23/2006
You Are Animal |
 A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts. You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary. But you sure can beat a good drum. "Kill! Kill!" |
posted by novachild @ Thursday, February 23, 2006,
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In Dreams
2/21/2006
In Dreams - Roy Orbison
A candy colored clown they call the sandman
Tiptoes to my room everynight
Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper
Go to sleep, everything is alright
I close my eyes then I drift away
Into the magic night I softly say
A silent prayer like dreamers do
Then I fall asleep to dream
My dreams of you
In dreams I walk with you
In dreams I talk with you
In dreams you're mine
All of the time
Ever in dreams, in dreams
But just before the dawn
I awake and find you're gone
I can't help it, I can't help it if I cry
I remember that you said goodbye
It's too bad that all these things
Can only happen in my dreams
Only in dreams
In beautiful dreams
(my friend Colleen dug this up from a collection of photos taken at Xpy's old house... back in the day. ROFL! Reminds me of Dean Stockwell's character in Blue Velvet)
posted by novachild @ Tuesday, February 21, 2006,
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Bloggers - A Threat?
2/14/2006
It seems bloggers are considered a threat to the sort of government BushCo wants to replace our democratic republic with.
We're at war with Eurasia. Chocolate rations have increased this month by three percent. War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Now STFU!
posted by Edward Svengali @ Tuesday, February 14, 2006,
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Apologetics and Dates
2/10/2006
First of all, we haven't been updating the journal because of the activity overload of late. Gigs, gigs, practice and gigs. So very tired, yet having so much fun enjoying these gifts that we share.
Second, here are some dates you need to know:
THIS SATURDAY, 2/11, Jonas Adrian - The Living Machines, and Josh James are playing at Gypsy. 8:00. Free
Next Friday, 2/17, NOVAchild is playing at the Gypsy. 8:30. Free
2/24 - Singer/Songwriter Exhibition - Saffron. This is THE accoustic event of the year.
3/11 - NOVAchild - Live - Saffron. Special special night. You won't want to miss it. Lights by DJ Badger.
posted by Edward Svengali @ Friday, February 10, 2006,
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