Friday, March 17, 2023

HOH Magazine: February/March 2023 Issue

HOH Magazine cover, featuring David not photoshopped onto Oprah’s body for a change — standing in front of a brick wall mural that says LOVE, wearing red pants and a plain caramel-colored sweater, posing with his hands out and down by his sides, semi-crouching a little. The first headline reads “Self-Esteem Engine: Due For Inspection!” Subtitle: “I need some regulation, just like all those train companies that keep derailing & causing ecological disasters Jesus Christ” Then there is a blue point-covered oval shaped seal that reads “Multiple Breakthroughs Inside!!” And a third area of text that reads: “Blue Buddies! David reprints his choice Letterboxd thoughts on the AVATAR movies! Page 2” which is just a little joke, the entire blog is on one page, technically.

First of all, I haven't shaved my beard yet. I am not exactly sure why. I know I said I would. It seems I have grown to like it this way. There's a significant charm to it now, and I know if I shave it off I won't get that back. Not for, you know, another thousand days. I'm not sure when I graduated from tolerance to affection, but I'm letting myself luxuriate in the big spindly bush before I take control of it. Which is itself a form of control.

Anyway, I wanted to jot down some personal thoughts, and hey that's what a blog is for. Why not just cut out the middle-man and publish it? This is supposed to be fun, not work. Let's see if I still vibe with that approach by the time I'm finished writing this, hah!