blues on the beach

sometimes in life coincidence is so beautifully poetic and wonderfully tragic--almost always appearing at a time when, in hindsight, it absolutely must manifest itself. living in a paradise so rich with postcard beauty it's easy to overlook what is most meaningful. balance is hard to achieve when the scales are inexorably tipped in favor of pain.

the tragic beauty is the precise moment when it all tumbles, that's most often when clarity is found. the price...everything meaningful and real...comforting and benevolent. what saves the whole fucking mess is hope...that it's not too late to salvage love...and faith that it was meant to be.

blah blah blah...prescription drug comparisons are depressing, so....

not that anyone's watching this, but i hate updates to layout technologies like this. i'm horrible at matching colors. oh well.

so, i'm actually taking the song i've been writing and starting production on a proper album. just for me. i've been lucky enough to have a couple amazing friends that are helping me arrange...produce...create...i'm excited to see what happens.

More fun from the pharmaceutical world. This time...ACID REFLUX.

Acid Reflux symptoms:

heartburn

regurgitation(wet burps)

Dyspepsia (indigestion)

very uncomfortable. yuk. but wait, just pop some prilosec and you're good to go...

Prilosec side effects:

Common:

Head Pain

Stomach Cramps

Infrequent:

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus

High Blood Pressure

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements

Itching

Backache

Dizzy

Cough

Chest Pain

Feel Like Throwing Up

Throwing Up

Gas

Diarrhea

Feeling Weak

Rare (um, considering how fucking crazy some of these are, i kinda wanna know just exactly how rare 'rare' is):

Pancreatitis

Atrophic Gastritis

Abnormal Heart Rhythm

Bronchospasm

Liver Failure

Hepatitis

Interstitial Nephritis

Urinary Tract Infection

Bloody Urine

Erythema Multiforme

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Hives

Fungal Infection of the Esophagus

Elevation of Proteins in the Urine

Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Broken Bone

Life Threatening Allergic Reaction

Giant Hives

Low Blood Sugar

Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood

Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood

Anemia

Decreased Blood Platelets

Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell

Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell

Increase of White Blood Cells

Blurred Vision

Benign Polyps in Stomach

Dry Mouth

Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth

Irritable Colon

Enlarged Breasts

Skin Inflammation

Sun-Sensitive Skin

Hair Loss

Joint Pain

Muscle Pain

Cramps

Sensation of Spinning or Whirling

Fever

Low Energy

Pain

Taste Problems

Rash

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands

Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots on the Skin

Loss of Appetite

Abnormal Stool Color

Swelling of the Abdomen

Numbness and Tingling

Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood

Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches

BROKEN BONE??? PURPLE SKIN BLOTCHES??? WTF???

once again, at least you'll forget all about those pesky acid reflux symptoms while you try to work on those 'incomplete or infrequent bowel movements'. and the 'toxic epidermal necrolysis' scares the bejesus out of me.

Just for the record, I had a pretty bad bout with acid reflux myself. guess what cured it. i changed my diet. wow. that was hard.

Check it:

toxic epidermal necrolysis"

a skin disorder characterized by widespread erythema and theformation of flaccid bullae and later by skin that is scalded inappearance and separates from the body in large sheets

BONUS Comparison!!!

This is so much fun that I couldn't resist another find. This time, it's.......Insomnia.

Insomnia symptoms:

difficulty falling asleep

waking often/trouble falling back to sleep

waking up too early

feeling tired upon waking

...and representing the pharmacological geniuses this time is Ambien :

Ambien has 3 levels of side effects: common, infrequent, and rare. I, however, prefer NONE.

Ambien Oral:

Common Side Effects:

pretty easy, here...just hiccups. whew!

Infrequent Side Effects:

Depression

Confused

Nightmares

Double Vision

Problems with Eyesight

Dry Mouth

Indigestion

Urinary Tract Infection

Joint Pain

Muscle Pain

Drowsiness

Loss of Memory

Sensation of Spinning or Whirling

Dizzy

Head Pain

Feel Like Throwing Up

Throwing Up

Diarrhea

Stomach Cramps

Feeling Weak

Not Feeling Well

DAAAAAMNNN!!!

Rare Side Effects:

Feeling Restless

Problem Behavior

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure

Hallucination

Chronic Trouble Sleeping

Rash

Life Threatening Allergic Reaction

Giant Hives

Reaction due to an Allergy

Easily Angered or Annoyed

Falling

Taking Habit Forming Drugs

Extreme Sense of Well Being

Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus

Cannot Focus Thoughts

Low Energy

Uncoordinated

Loss of Appetite

Heart Throbbing or Pounding

Nervous

Anxious

Wow...just...WOW. I think I'll stick with a shot of vodka or three.

Have fun!

Why???

I've had a bit of time to actually think about all the prescription drugs, their commercials, and their devastation to the human race. I'm going to post comparisons to actually weathered the storm of the original malady. Week 1:

Comparison #1: Hay Fever vs. Claritin Oral.

Hay Fever Yeah, the runny nose and sneezing suck. The bleary eyes and congestion irritate the shit out me...but...check out what lovely diversions Clearitin offer to keep your mind occupied as the drug companies upgrade their corporate jets...

Side effects of Claritin Oral:

Blood Disorder
Nightmares
Blurred Vision
Problems with Eyesight
Ringing in the Ears
Dryness of the Nose
An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions
Dry Mouth
Sun-Sensitive Skin
Drowsiness
Dizzy
Excessive Sweating
Rash
Weight Gain
Increased Hunger
Throat Dryness
Fast Heartbeat
Difficult or Painful Urination
Stomach Cramps
Nervous
Confused
Over Excitement

yeah, we rule. f**k mother natrure. I love being confused and gaining weight--no more runny nose...

* keep in mind absolutely not a doctor--nor do i play one on tv. i just am so f**king tired of prescription drug commercials. Grrrrr!

Happy Birthday, America!

summer...looks like one post a season for me. blogging is too much work.

spring has sprung

yay! my second spring in the bay. it just kinda gets around 3 degrees cooler and a little wetter, but it's still a change of season. i'm finishing up 2 or 3 songs and hope to post em in the next couple weeks.

go Pen's!

Super bowl, man.

it's that time of year again...time for the Steelers to play in another superbowl. i'm not a huge football fan, but growing up in 'da burgh' you are taught to love the Steelers right out of the womb.

go Steelers!

other than that, i'm completely bored and uninspired with new music again. i keep thinking i'll find that gem among the hordes of mediocre offerings i've wasting time with. not even any new releases from tried and true artists, except Cee-Lo and a local band out here called The Stone Foxes. Great blues rock. anyone hear anything good?