LIf Elon Musk was in my high school class, I would’ve wailed on him.
On a positive note, the person I actually wailed on in high school wouldn’t have been the lowest person on the social ladder.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
So Overcome
Really pleased with these two poems by newcomer Madeline Wierzal with photography by Oddball staple Bonnie Matthews Brock.
Thank you for reading another Pride Wednesday selection at Oddball Magazine. We'll see you next time.
Here We Go Again
Flash fiction writer Thandiwe Grant and returning artist Eric N. Peterson come together for another Prideful Wednesday at Oddball Magazine.
Trust Him
Mike Burgess lends his poem to this week's Lyrical Somerville. Read it now over at The Somerville Times.
A Moment of Comics
The infamous killing of the gay Marvel Comics character Freedom Ring. A reminder that comics still have a long way to go towards representation. From Marvel Team #24 (third volume), written by Robert Kirkman with art by Andy Kuhn.
American Haiku: The New Old Deal
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.
American Haiku: The New Old Deal
way more dead Iranians.
Trump wins again. Trump always wins again.
Trump wins again. Trump always wins again.
Here Comes the Color
Our hydrangea is taking a little longer, but the blue is finally coming out. Let's see how long they last past the end of June.
Your Wednesday Morning Poetry
Adrienne Rich is our Pride feature of the week. Thanks to Poets.org for reprinting "Twenty-One Love Poems [Poem II]."
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
How to Rotate
Jason Wright's newest Jagged Thought poem column is ready to read.
Oddball Magazine delivers another Tuesday.
Tending to the Garden
George Freek returns to be paired with one of my photographs for Tuesday's edition of 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 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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| I could use an internet pun today. |
Monday, June 15, 2026
Here Comes the New Collection
Don Kingfisher Campbell is looking for poem and visual art for for the online anthology Four Feathers Press: Sun. Send your work to donkingfishercampbell@gmail.com before the end of Friday June 19.
Counting the Days
The people I can't stand are down to days.
That's what keeps me going.
The thought, of them not here.
My Girlfriend Needs More of This
Anne Skove's latest comic speaks to me and many others.
Read "She Who Laughs Lasts" now over at Oddball Magazine.
Ceci N'est Pas Un Cigare
Mike Mesterton-Gibbons gives us a eulogy (of sorts) to kick off Monday at Oddball Magazine. It's a new week! Duck and Cover!
June 17: Another All-Open Mic for Stone Soupers
June is ending too soon! Let's keep going with one more all-open mic this Wednesday.
Join us on Wednesday, June 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 825 1058 4516
Password: stonesoup
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
"Rudy Giuliani Mutters During his Last Rites" is this week's featured poem in the crime-related poetry journal The Five-Two. Thanks to Gerald So, who also included a recording of my reading of the poem on YouTube.
This Week's Friendly Reminder
Capitalism must end. Oh, and come back next week for the whole sticker below it.
My Monday Morning Music
Wanted to feature a musical talent who is still alive in case something happens this year. I might do more of this in the future. Though I own no albums of Madonna, she is one of the artists who has been a fixture in my life. It shocked my family how many of her songs I know by title and can almost list alphabetically. And so, a selection of Madonna this week because this decade seems determined to take away everything I like.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
We Didn't Start the Fire
Here is the comic illustration I had Adric Giles draw for the sixth issue of Stone’s Throw. It was based an idea I had on the old year (2018) preemptivelyyy killing the new year (2017). Who would’ve guessed I could have repeated this idea eight more times. It’s too many dead babies for me to handle.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Neighborhood Bloom
Took some pictures of some flowers down while crazily walking around outside. Reminds me I should have started watering the plants a while ago.
I Think I Made Up a Word
petro c.k. included my micopoem "The Gerogarchy" in his journal dadakuku. Thanks to petro and dadakuku readers.
My Saturday Haiku for Bluesky, 6-13-26
Searching Boston streets
for Scots and Frenchmen enraged
by Boston prices.
It's Up
I'm doing a soft lauch of the Boston Poetry Marathon's GoFundMe page.
I'd appreciate it if you can donate.
Friday, June 12, 2026
No No No!
Why the F*ck would I want AI to help me make a GoFundMe page?
Sure I can use AI to raise my money, get paid, then I'll get someone else's GoFundMe saying "Please help us get our lake back after AI stole it!"
My Friday Morning Music
Nice to have new music by Death Cab for Cutie. Enjoy new music this weekend.
Six Pack of Wisdom
Bruce Wise closes out Oddball Magazine until Monday.
Thank you for reading Oddball Magazine this week.
Getting Lit Again
Working at Home
Waiting for an inspection between now and noon.
Looking out for one of my poems being published today.
Getting ready to record another of my poems for a publication next week.
Oddball Magazine won't edit itself.
A new article won't write itself.
This just might be my first good Friday in a while.
Leopards Eating Faces Update!
Nancy Mace's story shows that you can twist and destroy yourself for the fascists and they will still drop you at the slightest inconvenience..
Power has no loyalty to any servant of power.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Dark Cloud
James Van Looy's poem column helps keep the world honest.
Read It's All One Thing, up now over at Oddball Magazine.
Stone Soup Poetry Online Workshop, 6-10-26
From this week's online gathering. Want to see how the sausage is made? It's often not pretty, but we think it's worth it.
Clap, Wave, Doowutchyalike
The third ever Stone Soup online workshop is in the books. Thanks to everyone who came and participated. Stay tuned for more Stone Soup news.
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