Thank you for reading Oddball Magazine this Monday.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Very Happy
Roberta Beach Jacobson published my camping haiku in today's edition of Cold Moon Journal. Thanks, Roberta!
Got Away
The time pigs are always out, always marching, always looking for people like me. Fortunately, they missed me today.
Two Weeks
This week Richard Spisak reminds us we have a deadline. Read his poetry and see his art over at Oddball Magazine.
At Least They Didn't Read the Book!
Anne Skove's take another trip into here yesterdays with this week's comic. Read "She Who Laughs Lasts" at Oddball Magazine.
My Own Pairing
Even though I understand why photos of Donald Trump's McDonald's photo op are getting paired with photos of Mike Dukakis' tank ride, I'm getting more "Mission Accomplished" vibes from George W. Bush.
Trying to Enjoy Myself
Posted to TikTok this morning. Trying to make one or two more videos before the day is dead and done.
Two Newbies for Monday
Satirical fiction by Edward Burke is matched with morose artwork by Richard Davis. Both seem to fit! Enjoy a different kind of opener this week at Oddball Magazine. Welcome to Monday!
How You Doin'?
I started my morning off with being accused of letting Jeffrey Epstein read at Stone Soup Poetry. You?
Sitting Down With This Soon
My copy of Noah Berlatsky's poetry collection Not Akhmatova came in the mail last week. You can order your own copy today.
Annoying Thought of the Day
Anyone one who has their freedom needs to stop blaming me for not saving them from the consequences of their own decisions.
Nothing Has Changed
In the past seven days, much was asked of me, and I asked much of myself.
I learned that no matter what I do, I'm still the same loud, annoying, ugly piece of garbage (thout somehow with a good personality) who no one wants around unless I provide specific services.
Once those services are completed, I'm cut off.
I'm not a hero. I'm not even a better person. I'm still that same walking pile of garbage.
But maybe--just maybe--I'm a little wiser than I was just before last week started.
This Week's Friendly Reminder
Can we all agree that helping the poor is good, or are we just going to let billionaires cosplay as workers?
My Monday Morning Music
Keeping the Halloween music going with recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ozzy Osbourne.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
WCW in the Showers
tall tales depend
upon
an arnold
palmer
waved in group
showers
an alpha's heart
quickened
Your Weekly Dose of God
Saw these Jesus Saves" graffiti spots last week in Mattapan. Will I see more today?
Saturday, October 19, 2024
October 23: Letting BeYouT Enter Stone Soup's Heart
Join us on Wednesday October 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 886 8722 5803
Password: stonesoup
The Reviews Are In
Girlfriend: So your new book is a collection of blackout poems about Donald Trump?
Me: Yep.
Girlfriend. Ew.
Here at Last
I just received copies of my lastest collection, Can’t Republic.
Let me know if you want a copy before it becomes available online.
Let me know if you want a copy before it becomes available online.
Friday, October 18, 2024
My Friday Evening Music
Why not a band called Helloween for Halloween month? This was an interesting exercise? Same thing next week?
Stuck in the Wisdom
Bruce Wise and Wise Words closes out Oddball Magazine today. Thanks for reading us this week.
For Posterity
A quick selfie of me and Jason, taken yesterday at Jason's request. A bright spot during a dark day. Him laughing as he correctly pointed out how I don't smile in photos. Might be the last bright spot for a while.
My Friday Morning Music
Everything is messed up today, but Halloween music can continue. Found this on a YouTube playlist. Pop horror? Sure. Goths can't have all the fun.
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. |
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