Frankie's Journal

Frankie's Journal

My brother's name was Frank but everyone called him Frankie. I came across some of his journals some time ago and was so deeply moved by them that I feel compelled to share.

The journal was written in the winter of 1974-1975 when Frank was seventeen years old. He used a variety of pens, made his own drawings (some of which I duplicate here), and wrote in a fluid manner. It reads as if it were written last winter rather than 26 years ago!

I don't think he would mind my sharing his words and wisdoms with you.

Frankie's Journal - Part I
Frankie's Journal - Part II
Afterword

Here are a few quotes:

"It's better to be pissed off than pissed on!"
my old man

I just read an article on the U.S.'s new weapons and warfare. It's sick. I really believe that there is going to be a major war within the next 15 years.

The best way to
    understand
       Heaven
Is to
    live through
       Hell

— Frankie

You can't fully understand the yang of something unless you see the yin of it.