A Porn Star

"Why am I doing all of this?"
-Philosophical Statements Book
by Michael J Armijo

Twenty-five years ago today:

June 29, 1986
Sunday

Johnny Schaefer and I went to Ole’s Waffle Shop for breakfast. We dropped by MAGIC VIDEO and we rented three films: PEE WEE HERMAN, OXFORD BLUES and BACK TO THE FUTURE. We lounged and watched movies all day. We took a break to eat at the Ice-Cream Dock.

I read aloud some of my Philosophical Statements. I also wrote down some new, interesting acronyms. We just plain lounged on this lazy Sunday.

I went to mom’s house for a short spell. I gave her a copy of the taped movies.   I took some goodies to my place.

One of the new acronyms I wrote was TIBO (Tomorrow It’ll Be Over).  I guess I was looking forward to Johnny’s departure.  I needed some space.  I guess knowing that both Ron and John were temporary guests had cramped my style (for a while).  Ron’s a bit more outgoing and fun (except I cannot stand his smoking habit).  John’s got a hang up or two. He isn’t exactly gorgeous—but he’s okay. Then again, Ron is hardly gorgeous either.  Am I?  John implies that he’s not exactly gorgeous.
John said, “You have a COD.”
“What’s that? Cash on delivery?”
Johnny laughed, “No, it means Chest of Death.”
I remember he also said, “You know, Mike—you really resemble a porn star named Jeff Stryker.”
I don’t know who that is—but I intend to find out eventually.

PHOTO: Porn star, Jeff Stryker

Sue Croce telephoned me the other night. I was recalling our conversation.
“You know, Michael…I met Steve Green at the gym after I’d met him at your party.”
“Oh, did he say something?” I asked nervously.
“Yeah, he did actually!”
“What?” I asked, knowing I was happy she couldn’t see the expression on my face.
“He blatantly said ‘I DON’T LIKE YOU’ to me.”
“You’re kidding me! He doesn’t even know you!”
“I know…that’s what got me.”
“Did you ask him why?”
“Well, I think it’s mainly because I left Rick for you at your Birthday party. That’s the way he sees it.”
I didn’t say much more, realizing that Steve must have some jealous possibilities sifting.


I telephoned Sue this morning but her mother answered the phone.
Sue’s mother said, “Oh, she’s gone all day.”
I thought that was odd. Her mother mentioned something about Steve and Chad. However, I don’t think Steve Green and Chad Mark Glen know one another. Who knows? And what does it matter?

"Make those eyes water if you have to, but converse (talk calmly) about the situation (to ____ or yourself) out loud."
-Philosophical Statements Book
by Michael J Armijo