Monthly Archives: April 2024

In the parental fights my mother always growled how my father would just give up rather than stand his ground. “Fine, you’re right,” he’d say, and close up. She’d want to argue. He’d want to end it. Their fights would … Continue reading →

The first appearance of Superman in Action Comics Number One just sold for its highest price yet at six million dollars. That’s a lot of money. That’s an extensive amount of money. It’s astonishing. It’s the best condition found for … Continue reading →

For an instant, the storm struck, and nature threw its wrath down upon us. All the water in the world was hurled, a furious wave upon wave coming down with thunder cracks too fast to even notice the lightning preceding … Continue reading →

Please don’t tell my schoolthat I never returned the furniture – or worse that I entered campus after hours found the depository of furniture and took the modular makings of a desk so I could use them in my apartment. … Continue reading →

She circles herself seeking ouroboros-state, never quite succeeding. She comes close tempting attention but racing when it is offered. She meows for you to look at her then darts away lest she be seen. I’d think she’s referring to another … Continue reading →

On the bright Saturday morning, I woke up especially early, excited, pockets full of change at the ready. I dressed myself as well as I could so I could sneak out to the corner newsstand. I had a designation with … Continue reading →

When I ran away from my Dad’s house he just followed me like 30 feet behind. I didn’t notice for twenty minutes but then he became a comforting shadow. It was it this way we moved on together.

I no longer shop for books. I do not want to own books – and I don’t know what to buy for friends. I enjoy looking at books at libraries, though it’s often as good to check their catalogs as … Continue reading →

Probably the greatest vacation of my life was to Rome. I loved the antiquities, the ruins. I loved the cafes, the streets that I walked. I had a friend that showed me around. It was great. It felt life-changing. I … Continue reading →

When the band broke up, Roger and Basil and Phlegm all opted to start a new project under Roger’s direction. No longer just the bassist, now he was the songwriter. Now he was the star. He asked a singer, Jenn, … Continue reading →