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If you are familiar with Don Marquis, then you already know Archy (a free verse poet and cockroach) and Mehitabel (the alley cat/ alleged reincarnation of Cleopatra). If you haven’t read these stories, prayerfully consider combing your library— or at least donmarquis.com. Here’s a Marquis favorite from Archy and Mehitabel, 1927: (image source) [...] 
Clapperboard clock! Image source Last Saturday, one of my dreams came true. Thankfully, not the one about runaway cars. My early-morning staring contest with Facebook was interrupted by a message from Bob Diven. This artist was shooting a short film in a theater downtown and wondered if I’d swing by to pick [...] 
(image source) I half-consciously sing, whistle, or hum to myself all day long. Many of us do. Often when someone asks “What are you whistling?” I have to answer, “No idea. Could you hum a few bars?” As you get to know someone, you may notice that their unconscious humming/whistling/warbling always [...] 
(Revised and expanded since its original publication on June 12 2008, 7:07 am) This man is CLEARLY plotting something
The only James Blunt song ANYONE knew was “You’re Beautiful”. It was overplayed for months. Of course the song sold well, with its pretty melody, eye-catching video, and incessant reassurance— “You’re [...] 
After years of hearing about how daring it was, I finally watched The Children’s Hour. While I’m never completely sold on Audrey Hepburn’s acting and the plot takes several melodramatic turns toward the end, it was still a tense, gripping drama. The child actress is absolutely maddening (as she’s meant to be), and [...] 
Collyer home interior. Image via A List of Surprises Two years ago, I somehow stumbled on this Wikipedia article about the Collyer brothers, a famously fascinating pair of clever, wealthy stuff-hoarders. The story nearly moved me to tears. Curious about this mysterious family, I read Homer and Langley by E.L. Doctorow. Personally, [...] 
Rion Sabean's Men-Up self-portrait via featureshoot.com Jezebel told me about Rion Sabean’s Men-Ups series.
Now I’m telling you.
Perhaps there’s someone you’d like to tell?
—-Hey, Greyloon! Sabean lives and studies near you. Perhaps you could work together? =) [...] 
Image by Jeff Poskanzer via Wikimedia Commons
Far Away Literary Magazine‘s new issue is now online, and guess whose story made the grade? Katie asked me to submit a true story from my life. I waited until the last possible minute, stayed up late, and sent in “Glass: It’s What’s for Dinner.” Hardcore [...] 
Does this panda look familiar? (image source) Somehow, I completely forgot the World Wildlife Fund existed until I ran into this: No matter how many times I watch this video, it still dazzles me. Yes, I dazzle easily, but let’s consider that a virtue. [...] 
My friend Jacob recently introduced me to Mr. Kitty’s gallery of Stupid Comics, which is exactly what you’d expect. Personal favorites include: Lois Lane and her Astounding stalker You thought YOUR insecurities were out of hand An Archie character finds Jesus??? Eggbert the wisecracking fetus Bad parenting PLUS a goatee mobile
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