Wayman Barnes 6.17.01

We did this on such short notice that we didn't have enough time to invite anyone. But that was okay, more booze for us. I brought the beer and some Aphex Twin videos. Frankie emptied the liquor cabinet and brought out a frozen, chocolate cake. And David provided the moral support. Frankie read some of Joyce Carol Oates' short stories. I thought she was being ornery by picking the depressing ones, so I decided to read something more upbeat. I found a story called "Party" which I thought would be perfect, considering the occasion. But it was worse than the rest! All her stories (at least the ones we had) were about death, death, and more death. I hope Joyce Carol Oates had a happier party than the one we threw for her.