Assholity Some years back, one of my friendships ended dramatically. Someone my wife Patsy and I used to be on very good terms with, a man who had helped us with several building projects at our place in New Hampshire, got smashed on dirty double martinis at a local restaurant and suddenly pitched a fit.
Oaks in a grove talk through their roots. The dialogue is slow, but profound.
I wanted to stop wanting to stop. It was a zero-sum game.
A fuss in the woods arises. Birds are busy scolding each other
The Noonday DemonPart ThreeDuring a free period after math class, Caitlin Douglas went to her room on the fourth floor of Tom Paine Hall and found that her new roommate had left a backpack, a suitcase, and a briefcase on the floor near the closet. The bed under the room’s far window had been made,
To voice existential dismay When you’re having a horrible day, Just rear back and moan In a long, mournful groan, “Eff Em Eye Dubbya En Eee Ess A.” – I learned the initials from the First Sergeant of the 564th Military Police Company, during my stint in the Army. They stand for “Fuck me, I
After the rainstorm the Sun kicks off his covers of clouds and gets up.
Independence Day (to the tune of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”) Our country’s misaligned, Confused, and going blind With rage and fear. This Independence Day No one can safely say If freedom will continue here, Or fade away. Joe and his Donkey team Kicked out Trump’s fascist dream, But racists thrive. McConnell’s rabid rants Give
Independence Day (to the tune of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”) Our country’s misaligned, Confused, and going blind With rage and fear. This Independence Day No one can safely say If freedom will continue here, Or fade away. Joe and his Donkey team Hauled off Trump’s fascist dream, But racists thrive. McConnell’s rabid rants Give
The Noonday Demon Part Two Because of all the commotion caused by the dean’s sudden demise, it was quite awhile before Aidra met Caitlin Douglas. Mrs. Winters, the Dean’s secretary, called the police as well as an ambulance, and one of the two cops started to question her about Mr. Benedict’s death. Aidra burst into