“It’s a multiple of a lot of different things.”
Then somewhere down the line, you find yourself saying
“It’s a syndrome.”
You’re giving 75/25. Or 65/35.
Holding back.
Not out of laziness but from some sense
that things are finite … Read on Macduff...
Month: December 2005
They Might Be Having a Golden Age
If you love yourself even a little, check out TMBG.com — They Might Be Giants home on the web.
I have enjoyed this band for, like 19 years. Gack! After sort of burning out on them, I went to a … Read on Macduff...
The New Ralph Macchio
People have been wondering for some time now who the new Ralph Macchio will be. They say: “Who?”
Well, I have the answer, and I’m going to share it. But I think it will come as a big surprise, so … Read on Macduff...
Thinking about Notebooks
A few years ago I finally figgered out a really obvious thing: that writing’s only one part inspiration/ability. Duh, I know. But there I was, waiting for the spirit of F. Scott to sieze control of my spine, to toss … Read on Macduff...
You’re fearsome
I have seen you eat eggs, and it’s a fearsome sight.
If I was an egg, and you looked in the window, I would start to cry. I wouldn’t have any legs, so I’d just rock back and forth, thin … Read on Macduff...
Gripe
The absurdity of sports was really bothering him now.
The idea of rooting for this team or that team.
Some group of people wearing a costume
similar to a costume
he used to react favorably to
when he was young. … Read on Macduff...
Citrus Lad
He’s walking around
like he’s just eaten an orange.
Always.
This gives him strength.
A true story, garbled nigh the point of incoherence
My stomach doctor, who looks a lot like Elliott Gould — I mean, even more than I do.
Anyways. He’s someone you don’t want to startle you.
And he’s also. I mean.
For reasons I really don’t care to discuss.… Read on Macduff...
Graze
The horses are grazing over at the World Trade Center.
Tourists form a wide circle around the field
translating plaques out loud to each other
looking down at the grass-covered pit
before strolling over to the local Fire Department
where … Read on Macduff...
Overheard tonight on NPR
Guest: Studies have shown that two-thirds of what people buy, they weren’t planning on buying when they walked into the store.
Host: So you’re saying, if I go into a store to buy a pair of socks, I’m going to … Read on Macduff...