Classic Rich Mackin Sticker

Found this while going through the file cabinets at my Mom's. As a former Starbucks employee, I adore this sticker Rich Mackin made back in his Boston days. I only have one of these stickers, so I might just donate it to the Papercut Zine Library. Of course I wanted to scan it first.

Jackie Mason (1928-2021)

 

Jackie Mason first came into my life via HBO and his comedy special they broadcast. He was a little too over my head and slower than the Robin Williams/Sam Kinison high octane kind of comedy I first experienced (and being too young for that too, but c'est la vie).

Still Life After Breakfast, Part 71

Dueling brands once again! Starbucks wins by a bag.

Boycott Starbucks?

Having worked for them (and not being a coffee drinker), I don't need much motivation to say no to Starbucks. The rest of you, however, may want to read the latest think-piece by . It's the Epic Autism Report, up now at Oddball Magazine.

Toni Bee Tonight

This past weekend's Starbucks debacle taught me it's more important than ever to frequent venues where poets and everyone else are allowed to speak freely. Catch Toni Bee tonight and support the Out of The Blue. #donttelltonibeehush

People I Want to See Tonight at Stone Soup

LUCCI 

He promised tonight's feature Toni Bee a particular poem for the open mic. It will be nice to come back from that crazy Starbucks debacle.

Keytar Bear

This is way too much to hope for. He's never been to Stone Soup, and he's likely exhausted from Saturday. But wouldn't it be nice?

Scenes from Saturday's Out of The Blue Fundraiser

Surat Lozowick

Tim Gager continues to promote te event.

Highlights Yesterday at The Oddball Poetry Hour

It wasn't all reciting poetry under oppressive conditions. There was picture time with the elusive Jonathan J. Joseph and less elusive Lee varon.

Picture approved of by JJJ

And LUCCI...

Whoo-ooo!

Who briefly chatted me about professional wrestling.

Starbucks Contraband

At yesterdays poetry event, held at a Starbucks located in a place with a name that rhymes with Hartford's Mare, LUCCI, a featured poet, was told by a barista that he had to get rid of his Dunkin Donuts cup filled with water. LUCCI negotiated with said barista so he could pour the water into the acceptable Starbucks cup before he threw the contraband cup away. "I didn't want to waste the water."

February 18: The Oddball Poetry Hour Returns

The Second Oddball Hour is happening again. I will be reading there sometime during the first half hour. Also reading will be Lewis Reginald Morris, LUCCI, and Jonathan J. Joseph. This will be taking place once again at the Harvard Square Starbucks. I will stay just long enough to not get the rest of the group thrown out, as I have a fundraiser (see below) to attend to.

New Pic

Chris Everson took this while I read for The Oddball Poetry hour that took place back on May 21 at the Harvard Square Starbucks. I read with Jason Wright and Adelon Joseph. And somehow, despite closing with "Spank Me Jesus," we have been to do another open mic. And Jason wants me to read for that one too. More details to come.