It’s been about three months since I posted a new song to the ole Virtual LP — the last number being Welcome to Your (Doom of Clowns).
Happily, I found a little time this past weekend to record a … Read on Macduff...
The Against the Day Deathmarch, Week 8
Almost 2 months in (!) and on the one hand, bodies are droppin’. On the other hand, we have something like 17 or 18 folks still with us, which is certainly a record for this deep into the journey.
I … Read on Macduff...
Kids say the darndest things about modern art
I took my kids to SFMOMA today for the first time, and they each had a line I feel compelled to share.
Sam (6), on Lesende by Gerhard Richter: “I’m just blinking ‘cuz I’m so amazed.”
Susannah (9), on A … Read on Macduff...
Legends from My Childhood, #3
At age 12 he was like me.
Tall for his age. Uncooperative hair.
I moved away and he sent letters:
“I’m growing up! I’m kicking ass! I’m dating girls!”
I didn’t believe it.
Five years later, I was back in … Read on Macduff...
An Interview with Bob Holman
Recently dubbed a member of the “Poetry Pantheon” by The New York Times Magazine, Bob Holman has previously been crowned “Ringmaster of the Spoken Word” (New York Daily News), “Dean of the Scene” (Seventeen), and … Read on Macduff...
The Against the Day Deathmarch, Week 7
Welcome to Week 7 and our slick new server. Hopefully we’ll have a smoother ride from here on out. I’m about 20 pages behind right now, still enjoying the ride.
On the thread, it’s clear that some folks are falling … Read on Macduff...
The Against the Day Deathmarch Dichotomy
For the past week I’ve been moving Cecil over to a new server. The work is pretty much done and we’re in that interesting limbo where there are actually two different Cecil site’s out there and the web is in … Read on Macduff...
March 24: Wilmot’s Mic-Less Open Mic III
Less than two weeks from now, on Saturday the 24th, we kick off the third Wilmot’s Old-Fashioned Mic-Less Open Mic, here in the famed “Island City” of Alameda. Our first open mic back in September was fantastic. Great readers. Great … Read on Macduff...
An Interview with James Warren Perry
Sanctuary #3, 42″ x 72″ acrylic on canvas, private collection. Reproduced courtesy of the artist.
James Warren Perry is an independent realist artist living and working in Northern California. His work has been featured in over 100 exhibitions at institutions … Read on Macduff...
I rage against your dairy
the majority opinion that aims to
thick coat
my emulsified flavor.
Froth my cup
dunk its hue.
75 cents is my strong statement.
I will tip you 75 cents
if you’ll just
leave me
some bean
slop me
some foam… Read on Macduff...