LukeSpartacus

Neil Armstrong Is Gone, And Toads Still Need Water

So, I’m re-writing this post. Bluehost, the web-hosting company I use, went down for two days because of a bad server database. They lost my previous post on Neil Armstrong, as well as some other posts. They told me they are very sorry. I think I need to find a new web-hosting site. “Armstrong?” some…

Guatemala’s Neruda

Hugo Arce was killed on Janruary 23, 2008. It happened during a transition period in Guatemalan’s government, just before he was to defend himself against defamation charges against then first lady, Sandra Colom. Many close to him suspect his death, which was reported as a suicide, was brought upon by his enemies, whom he spoke…

Something About The French

Seriously, what is it about the French, that even when they win in the Olympics, they look so rediculously French, that I can hear their thoughts: Nous allons célébrer avec tant de vin et de fromage soir que nous aurons de gaz pendant plusieurs mois!” Photo from CNN.com

Random Acts of Awesomeness

Rabble Rousing The World, will never get old. It’s great when you meet people who want to rabble rouse with you. This is Tess:   She’s cool with Rabble Rousing. How do I know this? Check out this FB conversation:   An outrageous (Rabble Rousing) thing was decided upon: And so it was:   Many…

Dress Your Family In Crazy and Ridiculous

“No,” says Jacob authoritatively, “Ninjas would defeat pirates. Because pirates are always drunk.” “Are you kidding,” Tyler jumps in, disgusted, “Pirates have entire fleets. They have cannons. Pirates would defeat ninjas.” If you were a few tables down from us at the bar, you’d think we were discussing religion or politics. The way we gestured…

The Write-life

I’m writing the draft of what you’re reading with a Sharpie on canvas. Tony’s house. There’s only have art supplies to write with. Everyone else is outside smoking now. I’m refraining. I tell people I’m training for a marathon. But really, I’m just running a lot. I’m procrastinating deciding when and where and which marathon…

A Trip To Cannon Beach

We knew our cousin Joey was an Armstrong. But he proved it when over an Xbox game he was playing against his brother he said, “Okay, I’ll be there in three hours.” Tyler and I had made it to Portland and were staying with our Aunt JoAnn. Joey and his wife live near Seattle. But…