I Smelt The Last Ten Seconds Of Life

By Jenn Howe

Yesterday, I got my new prescription glasses.  So today, I spent hours riding my bike around town pretending that I was in a video for THE SMITHS, circa 1987.  Because that’s just the ridiculous kind of shit I do. 

I was dressed the part, and sing-screaming at a level no neighbor could ignore: “STOP ME, OH-OH-OH STOP ME…STOP ME IF YOU THINK THAT YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE BEFOOOOOOOOOORE!!”   

The best part, however, is pausing mid-bike ride and doing “the pose”.  For a long time.  And in this case, taking a picture of yourself doing it.  And watching other people walk/drive by with a total “WTF?” face.

Oh my God — FUN.  So boys and girls, remember…a set of “four eyes” can be bad-ass, and good fun taboot.  Yes, I just used the word taboot.  You gonna stop me, oh-oh-oh stop me?

P.S.  — Amongst songs/videos, STILL BOSS:

http://youtu.be/naos7it_bl0

P.S.S. — For those of you too young to remember the 80’s, this song will blow the current, radio-played, auto-tuned garbage out your ass.  And you might even learn something – MOZ KNOWS ALL. 

P.S.S.S. — A special thank you to the delightful Shannen, who had coffee with me yesterday, and gave me the awesome Polaroid necklace I’m wearing/displaying/eating below.  Mmmmmm, tasty! 

Shakespeare’s sister, Jenn

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7 responses to “I Smelt The Last Ten Seconds Of Life”

  1. Marko Marisic Avatar
    Marko Marisic

    Oh, Jenn, you’re just so, so beautiful.

    1. thepolaroidartist Avatar
      thepolaroidartist

      Oh my goodness…thank you. You’re so, so kind 🙂

  2. Paul Hart Avatar

    Your utter coolness is….is….just too much! MOZ does know all!

  3. Paul Hart Avatar

    p.s. you look quite fab in those specs 😉

    1. thepolaroidartist Avatar
      thepolaroidartist

      So great to see your face again, Paul (in tiny, TINY picture form!), and what a coincidence — I was thinking of you this morning, right before I saw your comments. Psychic connection! Thank you, fab one…and I hope you’re well 🙂 xo

      1. Paul Hart Avatar

        What a coincidence, as *you* were on my mind too, (hence I sought you out 😉 Psychic powers activated! Think I’m going to go back to dreaming….hope to see you there…

  4. thepolaroidartist Avatar
    thepolaroidartist

    Ha! feels like FOREVER ago! Are we ancient? Urghh.
    Trust me, she’s got it good — WAY better than most. Her occasional “breakdowns” are merely comical, and together, she and I laugh and laugh about them later on. I’m so glad that she knows she is safe and very, VERY loved. The one thing I’m proudest of in this life is that I know, deep down, that I’ve been a very good parent. THAT is satisfaction 🙂

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