Monthly Archives: August 2018

Away

So much is of the blur, the motion the non-stopness of one day after another. The accumulation of life-scenes and whether one processes them or not, let alone remembers. These daze I prefer the moment, the extended stills that transcend … Continue reading

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Best Views (Still) of the River Valley

(N.B./picture showing less than 1/3 of actual view) From the cliff behind McNally where I taught for 8 years. 180 degrees panaroma. 2nd best: from the patio and garden of the McDonald Hotel. If you want to see geese, go … Continue reading

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Both Sides, Now

No, the war never ends only morphs to online siege, lies and treason as cheese-faced and hair-chopped guys, bed down with a smiley fox for handshakes, conspiracy and photo-ops. For no one in particular, certainly not for working stiffs, abandoned … Continue reading

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What Hemingway Called “The Fifth Column”

Donald Trump is the Fifth Column in the U.S. for Russia. His son, Kushner, Stone, Sanders, and others were/are other members of this treasonous group.

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On Humor

“Humor is a social lubricant that helps us get over some of the bad spots.” –Steve Allen “Humor is but another weapon against the universe.” –Mel Brooks “Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man’s superiority to all … Continue reading

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From the backyard garden today…

massive coleus yellow begonia polka dot plant Constellation Virgo (my sign)

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The/A Gift of Poetry

from my Albanian poet-friend, living and now writing here in Edmonton. I had the honor of helping with the editing of Kadrush Radogoshi’s latest book of poetry, just published in English. Kadrush is not only a significant international poet, he … Continue reading

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Road Sign I’d Like to See:

Steel Plate (in Head)

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Anything Not Bolted Down Dept. (Cont’d)

Screwball Central, Alberta, Today: Three news stories. Wandering River: Drunk gets on a tractor and proceeds to rip up the local golf course. Red Deer: Guy steals a funeral van with a body in it. Lethbridge: Some dummy hooks up … Continue reading

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