John Stickney (with Eric N. Peterson) closes us out (for now) with today's RBG tributes at Oddball Magazine. Thank you so much for reading us today.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Keeping It Going
Dorie LaRue is next, and we both welcome back and thank photographer Lauren Shear. The RBG tributes continue at Oddball Magazine.
September 23: Stone Soup's Virtual Vigil
In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing and everything else that's all but sure to follow, I think it's more important than ever to gather tonight. Join me tonight on the Zoom, will you?
Join me this Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 873 8227 9169
Password: stonesoup
We've Only Just Begun
Welcome poet Rick Lupert and semi-regular photographer Su Lilly for our next post in our day of tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Let's keep it going today at Oddball Magazine.
Thank You
Thanks to artist colleague George Panagopoulos for his wonderful artwork, which I'm selfish enough to use for my tribute poem to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thanks for reading a jam packed poetry day this Wednesday at Oddball Magazine.
American Haiku: Mitt's All Over
When I started my Sarcastic Haiku series, I wrote my first American Haiku. You can read my first one, and others I've written since, by clicking here and scrolling down.
American Haiku: Mitt's All Over
Five-seven-five so,
it's over, America.
Had a good run. Had a good run.
American Haiku: Mitt's All Over
Five-seven-five so,
it's over, America.
Had a good run. Had a good run.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Let's Exercise Our Incentovise
Joshua Corwin's weekly writing prompt series is back for another week. Read the latest installment at Oddball Magazine.
Remember?
Jason Wright has another book come out. Read an excerpt. It's the latest Jagged Thought at Oddball Magazine.
Welcome to Tuesday
Poet David Dephy continues our RBG love alongside more great work by Eric N. Peterson. Thanks for coming by this Tuesday at Oddball Magazine.
This Week's Most Distinguished Network Name
It's amazing what people will name their online networks. I'm always
trying to hijack wifi when I'm commuting, so I often come across a
number or interesting names. Every Tuesday, I post the most impressive
and/or cringe-inducing names.
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| Somehow, I don't think the Drug Enforcement Administration would be this obvious. |
Bye to Summer 2020
Starting a new tradition based on my original "Bye to Summer" poem. Haven't written a hay(na)ku in over a decade (not since being shamed out of writing them), but I wanted to give it a shot.
F--- Summer
Or
rather just
f--- ist back.
All
it's touching
with no consent,
F--- Summer
Or
rather just
f--- ist back.
All
it's touching
with no consent,
Bye Summer
I don't like using the same video year after year, so here's a cover of "Cruel Summer" by Kari Kimmel. Thanks, "Cobra Kai" the YouTube series!
Monday, September 21, 2020
Bonuses on Top of Bonuses
Nicolas Gattig fills a spot for Black Lives Matter and Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a little help from photographer Lauren Shear. Thanks for reading all our extra stuff today at Oddball Magazine.
So...
Geoffrey Fallon's characters have their priorities straight. Read his comic strip in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. It's "The Secrets of Skinny People" at Oddball Magazine.
From Picture to Page: Lesson
Another goodbye piece written today based on a photo the night before. There will be more of these, I'm sure.
Lesson
The road
that takes
forever
to walk
before turn
for the train
Lesson
The road
that takes
forever
to walk
before turn
for the train
Less Than 50 Days to Decide!
Plenty of time to read Bill Harvey's "The Odds" before you vote (and make sure you can vote). Read it now at Oddball Magazine.
Up Early
The poetry starts early this week with another tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg with more art by the wonderful Eric N. Petersen. Get up! Oddball Magazine is already back to work!
Summer 2020 Highlights
Summer is officially ending tomorrow. I have only four highlights I feel comfortable sharing.
1. I walked away from a property that would have essentially ruined me had we purchased it. I was able to keep my head as cool as it could possibly be under the circumstances while putting my foot down to stop further mind games and emotional abuse from the selling agent. I am grateful for an inspector who had looked at the property prior and knew “where the bodies are buried.” I’m sending him a card this holiday season.
2. I wrote poetry during a time when I might have normally stopped altogether
3. I got my book out finally.
4. Last weekend, it was finally cold enough for me to start wearing a jacket again. It’s still summer, so this counts.
This Week's Friendly Reminder
For something a little different, here's a small poster that was hanging up in the school my girlfriend works at. I guess the Y volunteers here, but I'm sure the poster was put up for the kids in light of the pandemic.
Cleanliness guidelines and common courtesy in 2020. So easy, only a child can do it.
Cleanliness guidelines and common courtesy in 2020. So easy, only a child can do it.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
And So It Goes
Joshua Corwin gives us our next Ruth Bader Ginsburg entry alongside new contributing artist Mysti S. Milwee. Thanks for reading Oddball Magazine this Sunday.
The First
Megha Sood gives us the first of our tribute pieces to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thanks to Eric N. Peterson for the amazing artwork. It's all up now at Oddball Magazine.
Your Weekly Dose of God
Saw this sign while walking through South Boston.
Normally, I might sympathize. I would probably put up the link ot the website that is on the sign. This week, however, my patience and tolerance for organized religion is at an all time low. So I'll just give the people at Saint Vincent's a variation of what I've been told time and time again as a poet and arts patron:
If you can't survive where you are as an organization--especially when you don't even have to pay taxes--then maybe you should give up.
Friday, September 18, 2020
The Impossible Reshaped
Janet Cormier is back with her weekly Bamboozled No More! column. Friday starts off a little late over at Oddball Magazine.
Well...
No Stone Soup this past Wednesday.
No Stone Soup Croutons poem today.
I really don't know what to do with myself today.
I haven't had so little to look forward to in so long.
Part of this weekly process was a distraction. I know this.
It was also my best motivation.
Now I have nothing to do except live myself and all my accumulated shortcomings of the summer.
I have to turn this around.
No Stone Soup Croutons poem today.
I really don't know what to do with myself today.
I haven't had so little to look forward to in so long.
Part of this weekly process was a distraction. I know this.
It was also my best motivation.
Now I have nothing to do except live myself and all my accumulated shortcomings of the summer.
I have to turn this around.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
No Encore For The Donkey by Doug Stanhope
Lizi von Teig digs into Doug Stanhope's latest Audible book. She continues to delve into comedy in this week's Feedback, available at Oddball Magazine.
A Walk in Plato's Cave
James Van Looy is back with his weekly poem column. It's All One Thing is up now at Oddball Magazine.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Sad Update
Update: Stone Soup for tonight has been cancelled and will resume next Wednesday on September 23.
Sorry, guys. I tried. I really tried.
Sorry, guys. I tried. I really tried.
So Appropriate
Poet Samantha Kolber closes out and he has star illustrator Eric N. Peterson to close off our pandemic themed Wednesday at Oddball Magazine. Thank you for reading.
Getting This Wednesday Started
Welcome poet Steven Croft as he teams up with Dr. Regina Valluzzi to kick off this pandemic poetry Wednesday at Oddball Magazine.
American Haiku: Trump Town Hell
When I started my Sarcastic Haiku series, I wrote my first American Haiku. You can read my first one, and others I've written since, by clicking here and scrolling down.
American Haiku: Trump Town Hell
Five-seven-five wait!
Playing down is playing up!
Down is up! Up is down!
American Haiku: Trump Town Hell
Five-seven-five wait!
Playing down is playing up!
Down is up! Up is down!
September 16: Join Me for a Stone Soup Sick Day?
Update: Stone Soup for tonight has been cancelled and will resume next Wednesday on September 23.
Sorry, guys. I tried. I really tried.
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