So I've been in the new place for what....5 months already and all I have made for food was ramen noodles and coffee. Reheated some pizza from the joint down the street a few times. This has been expensive and I need to get back the culinary pleasures… more »

Lately, I have been subjected to an unbridled bashing of my chosen political party. Every problem that can be thought of, from the Iraqi war to the revival of bellbottom jeans has been blamed on the GOP. With ex-expatriate Smiths coming back to depres… more »

Hey Cleveland! Instead of the complicated machinations of industry revival, high tech stimulation, and healthcare marketing, how bout planting some trees on that brown field. [youtube]Qdoe_gI_fSs[/youtube] Amazing accomplishment with short term re… more »

I'm on the road for work again this week. This time For Texas Sweep Part Deux. I used to live in Dallas and couldn't wait to leave. Having to come back twice is not at the top of my happy list. Fortunately, I'm traveling with two colleagues that keep… more »

At last weeks Lit Cafe Poetry nite, after I stopped getting self-conscience and stopped trying to be Nick, The energy in the room rose to fantastic heights and we pulled in 21 open mic readers including a few virgins. In closing the evening, I was so… more »

Barely recovered from Lit poetry nite, but there is more. Come hear me and others tonite for music and words after the Tremont Arts & Culture Festival. ================================ Saturday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2007 VISIBLE VOICE BOOKS 10… more »

... with all the Bush-pushing patriotism that surrounded the fifth anniversary of 9/11. It made me sick to be an American and embarrassed for my party that used to represent the sorrowful reluctant use of force. I couldn't let my memory of my dear los… more »

Many thanks to Dr. Traenkner for doing a banner for our upcoming, incoming, forthcoming poetry nite at the Literary Cafe, THE place to see, hear, and create wild worthy word wanderings. We both have had our heads in the salads of making lettuce to surv… more »