back in the u.s.a.
 Mexican street art - foto by smith i’m in the undrugged aftershock fog of yesterday’s 19 hours of travel from oaxaca mexico to cleveland ohio. woke confused this morning back in chiplis’ two-room love shack out back. this is the third time he’s graciously hosted us - the 6 weeks in 2006 after we sold our place but before we left the country, the 10 weeks last fall after we mistakenly came back to the u.s., and our current 2 weeks. we flew from oaxaca to mexico city, then to the george bush airport in houston where things went wrong. the george bush international airport - gag me with a thieving lying murderous spoon. the airport stole two hours from our day. i knew george bush senior was as evil and venal as son george warcrimes bush (though not as stupid). i’d put down texas too, but my mom Mother Dwarf was born there, so it can’t be all bad - even though it murders more folk than any other state in the union. mom did leave as a child though, so maybe that’s why she turned out ok. sitting in the texas airport we were struck by how tall, fat, and loud americans are. back in the u.s.a., i marvel at being able to drink tap water, flush toilet paper down the toilet, and have actual water pressure in the shower. i find the ubiquitous air conditioning and ice water offered in restaurants disconcerting though, knowing how much energy it eats up in this dying world. went out to breakfast this morning to the all night diner we began our affair in - it was dead and gone. so much for nostalgia. driving back from breakfast. Lady said “look out - there’s a cop!” i yelled “we don’t care about any stinkin’ cops - we’re MEXICAN!” this visit will be good for me - get me away from the daily grass&hash of the past 7 months. mexico is the first place i’ve been where cost and availability are not factors. Jesus Crisis chose me and my poetry as the theme of his blog today. after all his praise, i left this as a comment - “wow. what can i say. it’s all true. you’re a good son (from one ex-con to another).” you can read it at crisisblog.crisischronicles.com  double cross - foto by smith |
Rich Dustin wrote:
I’m one of those people who read your posts daily and rarley comment. Not a full duplex reciprocation but oneway is sometimes better than no way. Thoroughly enjoy following your adventures and resulting expressions. I am searching for ways to also release the inner and outter Tao amongst the maniacal frenzy known as Americanhood.
In the meantime…. Egad! Cleveland in July, though your blood is probably thin from the Mexican sun, I shudder thinking about the humidity sop I would turn into.
The comic strips were great. Are you two planning to do more? What a hoot.
R
Posted on 03-Jul-08 at 5:37 pm | Permalink
MadM wrote:
That’s a fine tribute from Jesus Crisis!
Wish I could be in Cle.
Been long since I seed youtwo in persons.
Posted on 03-Jul-08 at 5:42 pm | Permalink
smith wrote:
rich - yup, lady’s going to do more comix. she has hundreds of our conversations already written down to use as fodder.
Posted on 03-Jul-08 at 7:40 pm | Permalink
Hilary wrote:
Hi Y’all. Yeah my flight took forever too. 3 and a half hour delay in Chicago. Got home at midnight. Nice to be home though.
Posted on 03-Jul-08 at 9:16 pm | Permalink