Our state has bravado and knows how to oppress, but ultimately lacks confidence. The AAUP report details a series of discussions and exchanges of letters among LSU officials noting federal anger over van Heerden, orders that he stop speaking out in certain ways, orders that he distance himself from LSU, and so forth. (The report … More Louisiana
I have published fiction before but never in truly competitive venues. Last year I sent pieces of my novel to various toney reviews. I have received several standard rejections, and now also this: Dear Mictlantecuhtli, Thank you for letting us see “[story manuscript].” We very much enjoyed reading it. Despite its many fine qualities, in … More Analyze This
I saw Beats, Rhymes & Life: A Tribe Called Quest at the Violet Crown Theatre in Austin, Texas with which the Alamo Drafthouse cannot really compete. So far I have also experienced the Taquería Jefes, the Supermercado El Rancho which I really recommend, Mount Bonnell with its amazing views of the Colorado River, and the … More Lone Star
Yes my brother I know, The rest might not, but I have treasur’d every note, For more than once dimly down to the beach gliding, Silent, avoiding the moonbeams, blending myself with the shadows, Recalling now the obscure shapes, the echoes, the sounds and sights after their sorts, The white arms out in the breakers … More Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking VI
No matter how well others may do it, or how much they may save thereby, I should never paint, stain, or dye anything in a house. Whenever I do, even if I do it right, I make an error that cannot be repaired by me and that will cost more to have repaired than it … More False Economies
…endlessly rocking. Axé.
This is a really good performance. I have seen Frederica von Stade in this role, but later. Axé.
Yes, when the stars glisten’d, All night long on the prong of a moss-scallop’d stake, Down almost amid the slapping waves, Sat the lone singer wonderful causing tears. He call’d on his mate, He pour’d forth the meanings which I of all men know. –W.W. Axé.
I am always looking for brilliant new versions of Voi che sapete. Voi che sapete che cosa è amor, donne vedete s’io l’ho nel cuor; donne vedete s’io l’ho nel cor. Axé.
it always does amaze or perhaps i should say hurriedly knowing winking sighing but knowing oh knowing we ought to know yet it always does amaze it always amazes me when faculty running and jumping breathlessly ask why we might need freedom or rights it always does amaze —z. z. cummings Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 