a fine umberlla: always hard to find


todays summer shower proved that a good umbrella should never be left at home, unless ofcourse you are thomas mann: “it suddenly began to rain and, as if on command, there was an umbrella over every head. that was a symbol of cowardice and vulgar effeminacy, the end product of civilization.” –magic mountain. by dd

jimi hendrix: trivia tapes on Electric Ladyland


rock on: “hendrix got into trouble with the law twice for riding in stolen cars. he was given a choice between spending two years in prison or joining the army. hendrix chose the latter and enlisted on may 31, 1961. after completing basic training, he was assigned to the 101st airborne division in kentucky. his commanding officers and fellow soldiers considered him to be a sub-par soldier: he slept while on duty, had little regard for regulations, required constant supervision, and showed no skill as a marksman.” my kinda guy. by dd