Monthly Archives: January 2022

the cursor blinked where her mind was

Posted on January 17, 2022 by gary

Some people were very excited to care about Russia again.Others were not going to do it no matter what. Because above all else,the Cold War had been embarrassing. Not just the ideas, but the jeans. — Patricia Lockwood, “No One … Continue reading →

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houdini’s box

Posted on January 16, 2022 by gary

the box sits on the bridgethe crowd’s still waiting— jill sobule— She hadn’t come out at all today. Bk has become increasingly reclusive in the past few weeks, making only a brief cameo for a wave to the adoring crowd … Continue reading →

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DID I MENTION THEY WERE DOGS???

Posted on January 15, 2022 by gary

And in walks this sullen girl, who looks like she’s 19 or wants to beWith her biker boots and her hair dyed black, I did that look so many years agoShe looks at me like I’m some square or I’m … Continue reading →

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things i wish i had said, part 97

Posted on January 14, 2022 by gary

I don’t want to look / at the last email / you wrote / because / I still hope / somehow / you will / someday / float / another one / into my bucket / once / you said … Continue reading →

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best served with ice cube

Posted on January 12, 2022 by gary

mo: Would you like some wine? me: What kind do we have? mo: The good stuff. Snoop Dogg. now i’m wondering what the bad stuff is …

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