My Vices

Many would definetely call me a man of vices. Some, to name a few, of them are:

1. Nostalgia

A vice? Probably not. But, it is something that creeps up on me from time to time. It's like a bad habit or an angry brother. I do enjoy fond memories, but the way nostalgia beats up on the inside of my stomach makes it intolerable.

A good nostalgic song? Maybe not for you, but for me:

Bob Dylan - It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry

This song is nostalgic for me because it reminds me of my journey across the states. It reminds me of the open boxcar going down the west coast. It reminds me of hitch hiking across the hot desert. It reminds me of the best days of my life.

2. Getting Extremely Pissed Of at 'Mr. Jones' Kind of Folks

You know who I'm talking about? I'm talking about pretentious, ass kissing, "look how many books I've read", word whoring douche fucks. Good song for these guys?

Bob Dylan - Ballad of a Thin Man

Bob verbally kicks Mr. Jones ass.

3. Occasional Weed Smoking

If you, the reader, are a smoker, then you know what I mean by 'occasional weed smoking'. If you aren't a smoker, I can't really explain to you. But, it's a vice of mine. I enjoy it. A lot of people do. And from the thousands of songs I could put up from rap, reggae, rock'n'roll, and whatever else, of course I'd be the guy who utilizes Bob Dylan.

Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women

I've always loved this song. And, who can dislike a line continuously repeating, "Everybody must get stoned!". I love it. You should too.

4. Alcohol

Most people would probably say my vice is whiskey. But, I think that limiting such a vice to whiskey is to do my vice injustice. I love whiskey, yes. But, I love a nice dark ale. I love a whiskey mixed with homemade sour mix. I love whiskey sitting lonely on some rocks. I love gin. I can tolerate vodka. I enjoy drinks I've never tried. I love all types of alcohol.

Bob Dylan - Moonshiner

I'm originally from Kentucky, so I remember the nice taste of a strong moonshine. I know what it has done to people. I know what it can do to people. But, I still love it. And, even after Bob sings a ballad-style moonshine song (not originally written by him) I can feel the need to rest my lips on a mason jar.

5. Cocaine

Yes, cocaine. Think what you will, but I occasionally enjoy a bump, a line, or even a binge. Big deal. It's bad. I know. That's why I'm saying it's my vice. But... there are quite a few songs that are well written and display the mystery of cocaine. But, I've decided to stick to my string of Bob Dylan songs for this post.

Bob Dylan - Cocaine

Off of a recording of a live show in 1965, Bob sings a great song about riding the white pony.