Hi all,
I wanted to let you know that a collection of my poems and stories is now available on Amazon in print and kindle!
I thought I’d reshare the title poem here, which was originally about the joy of … Read on Macduff...
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Brahman
In 1976 I was in Mr Rehmeyer’s fourth grade class. I guess he was around 35 then, so born sometime around 1940. It’s something to think about, all those teachers from that time who are likely 70, 80, 90 years … Read on Macduff...
Virtual LP: Happy Talk
I’m back in Cecil mode after a while away from ye old blog, and that’s pulled me back to recording mode. Herewith, a cover of a loverly Rodgers and Hammerstein tune from South Pacific packed into just less than 2 … Read on Macduff...
Russia Me Lap Am On (for Kenneth Koch)
Artichokes with dark splotches, dry stems,
peeling soft near avocado papa-san.
Pump cheese? Please — pump chew. Pump chew, you bastard!
Pump cheddar!
Fact: Belgium bats its Belgian eyes.
Hungary honey-shaded my heart.
Luxemburg — well, you know how I … Read on Macduff...
x-post: and the monkey and the poetry and the discoball of it all
“Poet Makes a Housecall” is back over on ye olde Monkey Vortex Radio Theater. This Monkey Vortex Monday (remember those?), it’s Holding On, a beautiful piece of disco poetry, written and produced by Tony Jonick. Enjoy! -CV.
x-post: Paranoia, Pynchon, and Iraq
I’ve been ranting a little bit over on edgewise about the Iraqi elections — and in particular about the creepy lack of media attention to the results of late. The most recent vent quotes from our old pal Pynchon. Read … Read on Macduff...
x-post: Politics, Politics, Politics
Three new political posts over on Edgewise and DailyKos:
- Witness the birth of an exciting new meme (“So-Called ‘Bush Twins'”) here (and take the poll!)
- Then read all about the true state of the horse race (hint: it’s tied) here