thom
"i am a capped pen in an overcrowded novelty coffee mug"

Male
30 years old
ALBANY, NEW YORK
United States



Last Login: 7/5/2008
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    thom's Interests
Generalwriting, poetry, spoken word, music, graphic and web design, organizing arts events, hanging out with friends, trivia, crossword puzzles, general geekery, and much, much more
Musicrollins, bosstones, dre, johnny cash, the roots, o.a.r, kid rock, phish, jay-z, black eyes peas, inxs, the dead, they might be giants, doughty (but only when he is not solo...he sucks when he is by himself), hank williams jr., mos def, rage, public enemy...
damn, that is a strange list when it is all together like that.
Moviesfight club, barfly, american splendor, boondock saints, super troopers, dead poets society, almost famous, friday, pi, who's the man, christmas vacation, batman (the first one that burton did...not all the other garbage), goodfellas, heat, 20 bucks, coffee and cigarettes
Televisionthe shield, rescue me, rob and big, anderson cooper, homicide, law and order, family guy, first 48, big love, pretty much anything on CNN, def poets, arrested development, cops, jeopardy, and others that i can not think of right now.
HeroesBatman: because he does not have any super powers and he still can kick ass.

Jesus: for no other reason than the fact that he really believed in and was passionate about what he was doing...wish more people in this world were like that...other than that, i am really not that big of a fan.

     thom's Details
Status:Single
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:albany, ny
Religion:Other
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Smoke / Drink:Yes / Yes
Children:Someday
Education:Some college
Occupation:geek and poet...not in that order

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Publishing - Writer - Poet


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thom is waiting to leave work so he can start his three day weekend...4th of July...best holiday ever

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   thom's Blurbs
About me:
By day, I am an IT nerd. By night, I am a writer, performer, designer, organizer, and all around good guy

under "religion" i wanted to put "no thank you, i have a mind", but that was not one of my options...

"Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion." - Jack Kerouac

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." - Robert Frost

"All politicians should have 3 hats - one to throw into the ring, one to talk through, and one to pull rabbits out of if elected." - Carl Sandburg

"They recently invented the breakfast hot pocket, FINALLY. I can’t think of a better way to start the day; Good morning... you’re about to call in sick. Now I can have a Hot Pocket for breakfast, a Hot Pocket for lunch, and be DEAD by dinner. (whisper) Dead Pocket." - Jim Gaffigan

"The worst thing that being an artist could do to you would be that it would make you slightly unhappy constantly." - J. D. Salinger

Who I'd like to meet:
honesty, respect, and truth

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Jun 22 2008 1:42 PM

duuuude.
JESSICA





Jun 19 2008 2:11 PM

Hey you have a slight error in your 'about me' section: you are a good guy ALL the time (not just by night) :)
b-nyce





Jun 11 2008 9:24 AM

why dont you get to fucking work ya slacker
Upon Arrival





Jun 10 2008 12:48 PM

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Sea of Trees





May 10 2008 10:52 PM



hope to see you there!
e





Apr 23 2008 12:33 PM

You are so awesome! When are you going to visit the seashore?
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Apr 20 2008 7:12 PM

great cluster fuck! thanks!
R.M.





Apr 19 2008 10:22 AM

Kick Some Ass Tonight !

R.M.
A. C. Everson





Mar 5 2008 10:55 AM

Once again you guys Fuckin' Rocked last night!! Thanks for the show Thom.
Love ya,
AC
Upon Arrival





Feb 25 2008 12:24 PM

What up Thom,

It has been way too long. I didn't realize you are a poet. very cool man.

Myabe you can do a poem or two at my show. let me know.

Andy

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Los Doggies





Feb 19 2008 9:03 AM

Hey thom,




It's the Chord of God. It has every note; all twelf of 'em.
To play it or any of the Eleven Sacred Inversions is strictly forbidden, but here it is anyway.
Enjoy my friend.
Love,
Los


www.LosDoggies.com


Albany Poets





Feb 4 2008 8:51 AM




ALBANY POETS PRESENTS
Open Mic for Poetry and Spoken Word
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Sign up begins at 7:00PM, open mic starts at 8:00PM. There is a $3.00 suggested donation for this event.

This is a No Gimmick Open Mic series, meaning no features, no special theme, no mysterious name for the show… just a stage, a microphone, a sign-up sheet, and an audience.

ALBANY POETS PRESENTS takes place at Valentines Music Hall (17 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY) on the first Tuesday of each and every month.

For more info, go to www.albanypoets.com
Stacy





Jan 26 2008 2:55 PM

Hey brother!!! I am getting another tattoo for my birthday and I would love for you to come with me!! Call me!
Tommy Watkins (Artist Profile)





Jan 22 2008 11:37 PM

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!!
New Works of Art by Tommy Watkins on Friday Feb 1st from 5-9pm @ Upstate Artists Guild - 247 Lark Street - Albany NY 12210


"This is not just some more art hanging on a wall. Its the grime in my gut and splatter of my bad brains when it comes spraying out the back of my skull" -Tommy Watkins


1st Friday

Artist's Brand Tommy Watkins "Modern Art at it's Finest"
A. C. Everson





Jan 16 2008 5:24 PM

Happy not so New Year Thom,
just checkin and sayin Hey.
See ya soon,
enjoy all that you can,
love ya,
A.C.
Matty Dub





Jan 16 2008 7:53 AM

you kick serious ass... just to let you know
e





Dec 25 2007 10:01 AM

Holla! Have some egg nog for Julio, it was great to see you! Merry Merry!
c.c. rider





Dec 25 2007 7:08 AM

merry xmas kid!twas grrrrreeeeeeat gettin to see ya!
Ren





Dec 13 2007 10:25 PM

Keeping posting! Love the reads!
lou





Dec 12 2007 4:26 PM

honesty and truth are the same thing mr mcredundantstien...
e





Dec 9 2007 8:24 AM

Hey you. It's your day!
e





Nov 15 2007 2:01 PM

Hey Brotha!
Albany Poets





Oct 17 2007 7:44 AM

POETS SPEAK LOUD
Open Mic for Poetry and Spoken Word at Tess' Lark Tavern on the Last Monday of the Month

Margot Malia


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Oct 7 2007 5:28 PM

What's up poet? I see you don't visit here much. How's the writing? I too do not need religion. Have a spiritual hi five. woo hoo.
Captain Thickbeard





Sep 24 2007 8:12 PM

Albany Poets





Apr 11 2007 7:46 AM

See you at the Word Fest!

Click the flyer for more information and to sign up for the Friday Night Word Fest Open Mic.

c.c. rider





Mar 17 2007 2:58 PM

i trust you're wearing black today.
happy st.patricks day:)
Space Cadet





Mar 15 2007 4:30 AM

Hey been a while sence i left a comment so heres an update!

whooohooo i got a job doing IT work for the university here at in australia. Im getting paid a shit ton compaired to back home i cant bleive it, but its pretty dull work im pretty much just doing an inventory of the whole campus and its computers and such its a pain cause they sent out this email to the whole campus saying im coming around to do this and apparently not everyone got it, more like they did not read it. any way things are allright here ready to shoot my self in the face and such but o well, how are things there?

-chris
Nate





Feb 1 2007 9:55 AM

February 2007 is the 15th Annual Happy Month!
caster





Jan 8 2007 10:16 AM

Hey Thom,
Keep on flowing...
Peace,
Caster:>
Space Cadet





Dec 31 2006 8:49 PM

happy new years thom, good seeing you again. i hope to see you again one more time before i have to go
Captain Thickbeard





Oct 29 2006 8:33 AM

This is pretty much why I need your help.
Seeds And Weeds





Oct 4 2006 2:04 AM

Hey Thom,
I hope all is going well on the Albany poetry scene. Thanks for keeping the door open to the spoken word. Since I moved out here to Cali, one of the most popular poetry open mics was shut down when a new owner gave in to complaints from customers that the poets were "too loud". Too loud? Don't they know that poets speak loud? And who would ever think such a thing could happen in Berkeley? I thought this was some sort of west coast poetry Mecca....
Well, I am living the life of the struggling artist now. Been here for over 3 months and still unemployed. I don't suppose I could use my publisher as an employment reference, could I? Not that I am making any money from the royalties, but at least it's out there.
Peace,
JJ

Seeds And Weeds is available on Amazon.com or
www.seeds-and-weeds.com where you can read excerpts and find related links.
ISBN number 1-4196-3309-0


Marcus Kwame





Sep 9 2006 7:17 PM

Whatup Thom! Man, I gotta get to some mics. Being Albany's disappearing poet is getting old.
Skyway





Aug 3 2006 4:40 AM


hope you guys can make it!
Bat





Jul 4 2006 2:14 PM

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Happy 4th!!!
Stacey





Jun 7 2006 4:05 PM

Dibs on Erin Gardner if she's hot :-)
K. J. Spencer





May 19 2006 10:36 AM

Thom is like... Bitter-Sweet Poetry Meat
Your F♥ckin Princess [is royality]