Apr 27
Inspiration Larry Marks was not overly troubled when he realized he’d gone three days without anything resembling an inspiration. Nor did he fret when his once-in-a-blue-moon dry period stretched to a week, then to two. Only when the feeling of emptiness persisted after a full month did he grow concerned. Though others thought of …
Apr 26
Protons and Neurons Despite the many warnings, I continue to date the woman with a gold tooth. I like that she’s not overly overtly affectionate. She has a Jewish sense of humor which always draws me in. The gypsy flair with scented scarves and swishy skirts, intoxicates flirtatiously. Her eclectic palette takes us to diverse …
Apr 26
A Dream of Joe Peschi and Kenny Eto A bullet handloaded with old gunpowder zipped around Kenny Eto’s head between skin and skull like a tiny Matchbox Trans-am. He walked from the ER with two band-aids, front and back, then testified just like they thought he would even though he wasn’t going to at first. …
Apr 25
getting lucky they were a tag team mother & daughter lounge act cruising out of town low life’s conventioneers sad sack losers & their friends hoping to hook up for the night wedding rings safely tucked inside electric shaving kits they thought Once inside the motel room getting lucky would mean fortunate to leave town …
Apr 24
Bigfoot She was enjoying the cheap red wine While I was drinking bottled beer Because I liked beer in bottles better than cans –When I die- I asked her –Will you come to my funeral— She glanced at me over the top of her glass –What the hell kind of question is that— –What— I …
Apr 23
Chaos Theory Explained Confession, I can’t explain it. They’re hitting us with a water hose of shit. And no raincoat (no matter how expensive) is going to keep us dry. I already said they, a word I try not to use. You may wonder who I mean by they. …
Apr 22
Pierogi Queens and The Polish Precision Lawn Mower Team It was so fucking hot, Chicago melted. Lake Michigan evaporated leaving behind three startled carp and a land-locked yachtsman, half-crazed from the heat. Fifteen miles to the southeast, the annual Pierogi Fest was gearing up in defiance of the sweltering sun suspended ten feet above …
Apr 21
THE ROOSTER (for Brian F) Not a dry eye in the house when the story takes a twist This isn’t a sad song, merely a celebration of the rooster Beyond all the bluster, this magnificent bastard bore a heart of chrome He held himself to the mirror and felt comfortable with his reflection There’s no …
Apr 20
EDDIE HAD TO perform all these community service duties before they would let him off probation after burning down the Homes for Disabled Kids. They had him judging the talent contest at Youthvale Community Center now, and that was one of the band names on the list they gave him, Albinos Born Today. They had …
Apr 19
The first bit of Trump’s second term as a dream after a spicy late night snack with a glass of milk. I’m an adult, I’m back in the home I grew up in. The place that doesn’t exist anymore and everyone remembers differently. Outside the yard is overgrown and filled with signs, written insults directed …
