poem for 11/16/04
All She Wrote by Harryette Mullen
The Book of Laney
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Sandman in Ink Pot
Great short story, Sandman by Kevin Durden, reprinted from Ink Pot Issue #5
The American Way?
I can’t really add any commentary to this story because it speaks for itself and when it speaks it makes me desperately sad and fearful for the future. Anyway, read on–A City in Ruins, Sky Thick with Smoke: ‘Let’s Kick Ass … the American Way’ By Lindsey Hilsum: ‘I guess there are some good people – it’s jus’ that we don’ have nothin’ to … Read More The American Way?
New Hampshire: Presidential Ballots to be Recounted
Here’s an interesting story found on t r u t h o u t: Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader set in motion the hand-recounting of ballots in New Hampshire, wiring a mandatory, $2,000 deposit an hour before a state-imposed deadline Friday.
The Faith Factor, by Barbara Ehrenreich
In her thought-provoking essay The Faith Factor in The Nation, Barbara Enrenrich argues that “secular-type liberals and centrists” need to wake up and learn from the religious transformation of America as opposed to: categorizing religion as a form of “irrationality,” akin to spirituality, sports mania and emotion generally. They fail to see that the current “Christianization” of red-state America bears no resemblance to the … Read More The Faith Factor, by Barbara Ehrenreich
poem for 11/12/04 (as I wait for a snowstorm to begin)
A Winter Without Snow by J. D. McClatchy (note: Oh, I’m in love with this poem. It says it all.)
Alice Munro wins Giller Prize
Yay! Who doesn’t love Alice Munro? Last night she won her second Giller Prize, this time for her collection Runaway: “I am stunned, I just can’t believe it,” said Munro after accepting the award from founder Jack Rabinovitch at a ceremony in Toronto. She then thanked late publisher Jack McClelland, fellow short-listed authors and “great writers who aren’t on any list.” Read the story … Read More Alice Munro wins Giller Prize
Moore Plans Farenheit Sequel
Michael Moore is going back to work. He’s getting his cameras rolling now and should have a new film–a sequel to Farenheit 911 –to coincide with the gearing up of the next presidential election (two-three years from now). “Fifty-one percent of the American people lacked information [in this election],” Moore said. “We want to educate and enlighten them. They weren’t told the truth.” Read … Read More Moore Plans Farenheit Sequel
Veterans’ Day
Here are some word origins: The word armistice is derived from the Latin armistitium, from arma, “arms” and -stitium, “stopping.” It means a temporary cessation from fighting or the use of arms, or a short truce. And here’s a poem: Facing It by Yusef Komunyakaa and here’s some news: At least 19 die in Baghdad car bombing
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