Monthly Archives: May 2015

At the Chigger Festival

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Allen

There was a tiny trapeze, barely a quarter inch tall, with a swing hanging from cords so fine you couldn’t see them, and the nearly microscopic bar seemed to float in mid-air. A beautiful young female chigger in sequined leotard … Continue reading →

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Response to Dr. (Y) about patient (X).

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Allen

Dear Dr. Y, As you know all too well by now, Mr. X is one dumb bunny. Need I say more? I can’t refuse: He has no friends, or even acquaintances. Even people using adjacent machines at the laudromat have … Continue reading →

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Plot vs Story

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Allen

[Updated Jan. 25, 2016.] Somehow the word ‘plot’ has become elevated above the word ‘story.’ Perhaps E. M. Forster is to blame, for his canonical, “the queen died, the king died” as a model ‘story,’ based on the assertion that … Continue reading →

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Response to (X) regarding Dr. (Y)

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Allen

My dear X, Dr. Y is an idiot. You have no friends, especially Dr. Y. The drugs were your only hope, but can only be tried once. Now that you’re off them, they cannot be restarted. The laughter is a sham. … Continue reading →

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Dada Timeless Love Canto #40

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Allen

If you ask me, there is a damn good chance that I will answer. So, knowing that, and knowing my personal concomitant, and without discorporate harcourt, enshrine to me your irrespective queries upon the Hellespont. Yes, go ahead. Yes. Head. … Continue reading →

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