Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
My men,
My tiny men
Came crashing onto that land…
And ate,
Ate that vowing blood.
And the tears,
Solid state stood shocked -
Like fish, dead upon the shore, Mother.
I should run,
The sand seems to dance upon the floor of my feet…
Excerpt
A Small Peace
Julian Ayrs
1968
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
Last year, on the heels of the atrocities unfolding in Mayanmar – which shocked the sensibilities of the civilized world – Los Angeles hosted a peace walk on Saturday, September 29th (2007).
Citizens concerned about World Peace within shouting, walking, or sprinting distance, attended.
The “walk” commenced at 9:30 a.m. at MacArthur Park and was led by [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
As I strode into the BEAT MUSEUM in North Beach and stumbled on a celebration of the life and times of Poet Neal Cassady, it struck me that on occasion an individual is where he or she is meant to be – alightin’ in a hallowed space that fits snugly into the scheme of things.
Indeed, [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
Sweaters saunter into the picture big this fall as the brisk night air descends on the city’s mean streets.
There’s a bumper crop of styles to choose from.
For example, cable knits, silky blends, and plain old practical cottons.
Elegant sweater-vests are crowd-pleasers this season.
Especially those that sidle up to pristine dress shirts, a scintillating array of tasteful [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
Walk to raise funds for a cure for A.I.D.S…
Over the years, events have come and gone.
But, the AIDS walk has been a mainstay.
In fact, in these parts – the Annual AIDS walk, West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnival (go figure!) and the Gay Pride Parade have always been the three largest “must-attend” celebrations of the year.
When the [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
Brady tackles the media tease…
On ESPN today, Tom Brady expressed regret that he was unable to fumble a few in the start-up pre-season games, but assured football fans that come September, the hunky quarterback will be all primed for the gridiron and ready to toss the pigskin around a bit for the Patriots.
“The mysterious foot [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
As I wandered into Huntington Park at dawn at the top of Nob Hill, the sun strained against the horizon, casting long strands of gold and purple across the early morning sky.
Then, a still breeze rustled leaves in the trees, as a flock of excited birds flew directly overhead and alighted nearby.
Before me – the [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: August 25, 2008
What do they call a “69″ in China?
Two can chew!
