Read Clay Ventre's poem today at The Arts Fuse.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
So Demonized
James Van Looy's new poem column hits like a bomb. Read It's All One Thing now at Oddball Magazine.
It Looks Cooler Than It Actually Was
Thanks to Richard Spisak for his artistic interpretation of what happened to my water heater last weekend.
I'm Used to Giving This Reminder
More Janet Cormier coming.
For Janet's written work, read her Bamboozled No More! column every Friday at Oddball Magazine.
Stone Soup Poetry Open MIc, 10-16-24
From this week's online gathering. Richard Spisak goes wild! A new story from Jon Wesick! Christiana on the taste of human flesh! Best you want to listen now, right? So nice to get together after what's been a long week.
Goodbye for Now
I might be off the grid for a bit today, but I'm grateful for last night's open mic providing some comfort after an rough week. Stay tuned for more Stone Soup news.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Another Day Wasted Too Quickly
Join me tonight on Stone Soup's all-open mic. Let's get the day over with together.
Nighttime Already?
Poet g emil reutter and photographer Edward S. Gault bring the day to a close over at Oddball Magazine. Thanks for reading us today.
This Just In
David House sent me his cover art for Stone's Throw #8. It won't be long before the issue is put together and sent out by the end of the month and not over half a decade later.
A Moment of Comics Counting Down to November
Let's hope canvassing in battleground states is going better in real life. Another page from Transmetropolitan #21 by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson.
Kind of Like a Prayer
Poet Robert Castagna and photographer Jennifer Matthews kick off Wednesday over at Oddball Magazine. Glad you could join us.
October 16: Stone Soup Save Me Now
It's an all-open mic this week on account of...everything.
Join us on Wednesday October 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 870 6695 2522
Password: stonesoup
A Bonus Moment of Comics
The Liefeld Guy (or "Surwe") has been busy marking the streets before the snow makes it impossible. They're also branching out to new spots. I have to admit, drawing this on top of a garbage can is pretty impressive--and brave!
A Moment of Comics
A page from Classics Illustrated: The Raven and Other Poems drawn by Gahan Wilson(!) courtesy of The Berkley Publishing Group. This page is an illustration from "Eldorado."
American Haiku: Trump's Titanic Playlist
When I started my Sarcastic Haiku series, I wrote my first American Haiku.
An American Haiku doesn't care about tradition, formality or history. it takes as long as it wants to make its point because America. You can read
others I've written since by clicking here and scrolling down.
Racists don't need convincing.
Y.M.C.A.! Y.M.C.A.!
Finally!
Sunday ended with a reasonably sized boom from our water heater. Monday was spent at a memorial and on the phone looking for a plumber. Tuesday was spent clearing out the space for the plumber to work, waiting on the plumber, helping them work and cleaning up afterwards. All of which is to say, damn, I couldn't get anything mailed out yesterday. The "Aim for the Thoughts and Prayers" issue of Stone's Throw will be going out to contributors later today. Ah, it wouldn't be publishing if multiple deadlines weren't blown.
Your Wednesday Morning Poetry
This morning, the Poetry Foundation gives us "Eldorado" by Edgar Allan Poe. Come back sometime after nine for today's comics portion of Poe.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
This Week's Most Distinguished Network Name
It's amazing what people will name their online networks. I'm always trying to hijack Wi-Fi when I'm commuting, so I often come across a number of interesting names. Every Tuesday, I post the most impressive and/or cringe-inducing names.
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| Perfect for a day I'm waiting for a pumber. |
Monday, October 14, 2024
Totally Tubular
A tale of olden times for us old people. Read "She Who Laughs Lasts" by Anne Skove at Oddball Magazine.
Tall Tale Winds
Another acrostic piece from Mike Mesterton-Gibbons to kick off the week. Welcome to another new week of work at Oddball Magazine.
Annoying Thought of the Day
The attempted career transition from thirst trap to life coach is one of the stranger things I've seen online.
Ha!
I spent four years at Framingham State College. Thirty years later, it's now Framingham State University, and this year might be the first time I've ever seen a sticker for their Rams sports teams.
This Week's Friendly Reminder
Courtesy of the surfboard shop Paradice Rocks. It's a simple message, but this is anything but a simple week.
My Monday Morning Music
Starting off the week with a new medical bill and a new plumbing bill. Seems like a horror week to me. Let's start with this YouTube recommendation of a song the band Eaten by Clowns.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Tuesday: The First and Last Word Poetry Series
Featuring Kathleen Aguero, Jenny Factor and Richard Hoffman. Hosted by Harris Gardner. Click here to register in order to get the Zoom link.
Ready to Go Out
Stone's Throw #6 was released months ago. After too many delays, the hard copies of the issue have been stapled and are ready to go out to contributors who want them. I have some addresses from contributors already, but anyone who hasn't sent me that information yet can do so before the big mailing on Tuesday. Of course, any non-contributor who wants an immediate copy of the issue and won't be seeing me anytime soon can download it here.
Friday, October 11, 2024
My Friday Evening Music
First heard this cover by Puddles Pity Party about a month back. Now I need to listen to it at least once a week. Enjoy your long weekend if you can.
Stone Soup Croutons, 10-9-24: Last Gasps
Stone Soup Croutons is a weekly poem I write using lines and impressions selected from Stone Soup Poetry's open mic readers and features. I figure out a title (and sometimes the rest of the poem) later. You can read the other ones I've done since 2015 here.
I also have a book collecting the best of my first year of poems. Click here to purchase it.
Thanks for reading.
Noah Berlatsky featured at Stone Soup this past Wednesday. Such a diverse impressive body of work on display, including a pretty lengthy pantoum. I felt the best way to honor his visit would be a pantoum of my own.
The pantoums I've written are among the favorite pieces I've written. I haven't written one in almost a decade. I'm grateful to Noah for giving me the inspiration to try again.
I might go back and add some lines that didn't make this cut. I almost subtitled this "A Failed Pantoum," but I'll leave it to you to decide.
The poem focuses on what I wish (futilely) to be the last dying breath of the sad establishment as I interact with them regularly.
Thanks for reading.
Last Gasps
The dirge we march to is Independent
while writing angry letters to Jimmy Cater.
How dare free homes steer away ill winds...
Climate change is real and Blue State run!
This Monday
There will be a memorial service for LUCCI this Monday on Indigenous People's Day this Monday, October 14, at 3:00 PM ET. It's taking place at Arts at the Armory on 191 Highland Avenue, #1C. I hope to see many of you there.
Monday: The Contro-Verse Open Mic at Urban Media Arts in Malden with Timothy Gager
From 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Jeff Taylor and Anna Geoffroy. Click here for more information.
Wisdom and Then Some
Bruce Wise is back with Wise Words. Thank you for reading Oddball Magazine this week.
New Chapbook
So in addition to my full length collection, my chapbook All's Well Isn't You is also being published in early November by JMcD Communications. Can my local and online poetry scenes support two releases from me? Let me know.
Kristen Bock, Virtual Thursdays Dire Literary Series Plus Q and A with Timothy Gager, 10/10/24
Yesterday's Dire today. Hosted by Timothy Gager.
My Friday Morning Music
To say Puddles Pity Party has good range as a vocalist is an understatement.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Once Again, Deadline is This Tuesday
Tuesday will be here before you know it. Click here to submit to Patricia Carragon's Sense and Sensibility journal before October 15.
Another Deadline Coming Up
Instant Noodles' October 15 deadline for their holiday issue is next Tuesday. Click here to submit while you still can.
Submissions Became Open Two Days Ago
Submissions for Joyfully Wondrous from Magique Publishing are open until October 15. Click here for information on how to submit.
Tonight: Kristen Bock at the Virtual Dire Literary Series
Hosted by Timothy Gager. Click here to join the group and get information on how to join the call.
And pick up Kirsten's latest collection from Tupelo Press.
Our Lady
James Van Looy pens another poem column for Mother Earth. Read It's All One Thing now at Oddball Magazine.
Things to Do
Not able to see Janet Cormier during Jamaica Plain Open Studios, I hope to see her soon to grab some of her smaller paintings. Maybe you'll see photos soon.
For Janet's written work, read her Bamboozled No More! column every Friday at Oddball Magazine.
Noah Berlatsky Features at Stone Soup Poetry, 10-9-24
From this week's online gathering. So glad to catch Noah's quirky and ambitious work. Grab a copy of his book, Not Akhmatova, and subscribe to his newsletter Everything is Horrible.
Goodbye Blues, Hello October
Stone Soup is back. Thanks to Noah Berlatsky for kicking off the month with a wonderful feature. Be sure to grab a copy of his new collection, Not Akhmatova. And consider subscribing to his Substack newsletter Everything is Horrible. Stay tuned for more Stone Soup news.
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