you couldn't ask for a better day to end the month on. the sun is out, mid 70's, no rain, poems getting accepted and published; not bad at all.
it figures just as i start singing the praises of the Yankees they go out and shit the bed last night. a 9-1 loss to one of the worst teams in baseball. thank god i didn't punish myself and watch the whole damn thing. hopefully, they will do a little better tonight.
a really good episode of Monday Night Raw last night as they had 2 really great matches. and it did meet my criteria for a good one, John Cena crying over an injury ends the show. 2 thumbs up.
i did enjoy what i watched of The Voice last night. from just the early stuff through the knockout rounds, i believe team Adam will be taking it this year.
i totally forgot the Big C started back up on Showtime last night. i'll have to catch that sometime during this week.
the NHL playoffs start tonight and i imagine that will take up most of my tv viewing. throw in a little of the NBA playoffs and Deadliest Catch, and i suppose i'll get to bed around 2 in the morning or so.
the final poet of the day on my Google+ page is Nate Graziano. Nate is a good friend and a better writer. one of the best ones going today. and that's a lot for me to say about any Red Sox fan. do yourself a favor and find his work. and better yet, buy some of his books. you will not be disappointed.
i did catch a good bit of Champions League play this afternoon between my naps. at least Real Madrid made it interesting at the end.
that's pretty much it for today. the weather is too damn good to be sitting at the computer for much longer.
music today:
The Allman Brothers Band - The Allman Brothers Band
Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." - Buddha
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
my 4 poems in ART:Mag #40
i got issue #40 of ART:Mag in the mail today. my poems "warm innocence", "trendy sunglasses", "never look back", and "an intricate snapshot" were all published in the issue.
others with work in the issue include Alan Catlin, B.Z. Niditch, normal, and Cathy Porter just to name a few.
to subscribe to ART:Mag send $8 (which gets you 2 issues and any chapbooks) to:
Peter Magliocco
P.O.B. 70896
Las Vegas, NV 89170
others with work in the issue include Alan Catlin, B.Z. Niditch, normal, and Cathy Porter just to name a few.
to subscribe to ART:Mag send $8 (which gets you 2 issues and any chapbooks) to:
Peter Magliocco
P.O.B. 70896
Las Vegas, NV 89170
response from The Camel Saloon
i heard back from Russell at The Camel Saloon on my poetry submission from yesterday. my poems "a purple sky of tomorrow" and "one night of mistakes" have been accepted for publication. when they do get published i will put the links here on the blog.
Monday, April 29, 2013
a rainy start to the week
as i was watching one of the players i picked up in hopes of winning my fantasy hockey championship get injured in the first period last night, i figured this could be the start of a very long week. by the way, i ended up losing the championship 6-4.
my yesterday started off with Manchester United playing Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. the guys didn't seem very interested for most of the game. and their disinterest pissed me off to the point of spending most of the second half feeding the cats and picking up trash.
thankfully, the New York Yankees had yet another comeback in them to complete the four game sweep of the Blue Jays. this team, at least at the beginning of the season, has something the franchise hasn't had in a few years. clutch hitting. i certainly don't mind winning close games after a few years of only winning games slow pitch softball style. the series with Houston starts tonight. hopefully the winning streak continues.
very good episodes of Nurse Jackie, Veep, and Vice last night. that helped take my mind off of things for awhile. hopefully The Voice and Monday Night Raw are good tonight as well.
the New York Rangers playoff series doesn't start until Thursday. hopefully the extra days help some of the injured players get ready for a tough series against the Capitals.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is James Babbs. i have enjoyed his work over the years. you can find a good bit of it at http://www.myfavoritebullet.com/PPbabbs.html
and speaking of poetry, i sent out 6 poems today to Dead Snakes and The Camel Saloon. when i hear back from these places i'll pass along the results here.
i'm hoping the day starts getting better here soon. i haven't been into town yet to get the mail, so i have no clue where the day goes from there. i believe i have some toilets to clean and a beard to shave off. and given my current frustration with things, i might as well just keep going up the head with the electric shaver.
music today:
Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio
"Second place is just the first place loser." - Dale Earnhardt
my yesterday started off with Manchester United playing Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. the guys didn't seem very interested for most of the game. and their disinterest pissed me off to the point of spending most of the second half feeding the cats and picking up trash.
thankfully, the New York Yankees had yet another comeback in them to complete the four game sweep of the Blue Jays. this team, at least at the beginning of the season, has something the franchise hasn't had in a few years. clutch hitting. i certainly don't mind winning close games after a few years of only winning games slow pitch softball style. the series with Houston starts tonight. hopefully the winning streak continues.
very good episodes of Nurse Jackie, Veep, and Vice last night. that helped take my mind off of things for awhile. hopefully The Voice and Monday Night Raw are good tonight as well.
the New York Rangers playoff series doesn't start until Thursday. hopefully the extra days help some of the injured players get ready for a tough series against the Capitals.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is James Babbs. i have enjoyed his work over the years. you can find a good bit of it at http://www.myfavoritebullet.com/PPbabbs.html
and speaking of poetry, i sent out 6 poems today to Dead Snakes and The Camel Saloon. when i hear back from these places i'll pass along the results here.
i'm hoping the day starts getting better here soon. i haven't been into town yet to get the mail, so i have no clue where the day goes from there. i believe i have some toilets to clean and a beard to shave off. and given my current frustration with things, i might as well just keep going up the head with the electric shaver.
music today:
Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio
"Second place is just the first place loser." - Dale Earnhardt
Sunday, April 28, 2013
doom and gloom on a Sunday morning
it's supposed to rain on and off all day long. one of those morning where my back is really tight. one of those mornings where you hope a few victory beers gets you through the day.
the New York Rangers finished off their regular season yesterday with a tidy 4-0 win over the Devils. with that win and some help, they ended up 6th in the conference and will play Washington in the playoffs for the 4th time in the last 5 years. just a bit of hatred has built up between the two teams. should be interesting to say the least. highlights from yesterday below:
the New York Yankees won again yesterday with a growing theme for this season. fall behind early, come all the way back, hold on for dear life. a nail biting 5-4 win. it was nice to see Travis Hafner actually play against a lefty for a change, and holy shit, drives in 4 of the 5 runs. rocket science. they go for the sweep later today.
Manchester United plays at Arsenal here in a little bit. i'm interested to see how interested the team actually is, considering the title is already won. not that i want them to win any less. today marks the return of RvP to his old stomping grounds. that could get ugly.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is David Chorlton. i've been published with David numerous times and have always enjoyed his work. find some for yourself and enjoy.
i imagine the rest of my day will consist of some NBA playoffs, some sleep, the Sunday night shows, getting off my lazy ass to get the trash out, feed the cats and birds in the rain, and eventually do the dishes. fun.
music today:
The Steel Wheels - Live @ Ignition Garage
"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." - Terry Pratchett
the New York Rangers finished off their regular season yesterday with a tidy 4-0 win over the Devils. with that win and some help, they ended up 6th in the conference and will play Washington in the playoffs for the 4th time in the last 5 years. just a bit of hatred has built up between the two teams. should be interesting to say the least. highlights from yesterday below:
the New York Yankees won again yesterday with a growing theme for this season. fall behind early, come all the way back, hold on for dear life. a nail biting 5-4 win. it was nice to see Travis Hafner actually play against a lefty for a change, and holy shit, drives in 4 of the 5 runs. rocket science. they go for the sweep later today.
Manchester United plays at Arsenal here in a little bit. i'm interested to see how interested the team actually is, considering the title is already won. not that i want them to win any less. today marks the return of RvP to his old stomping grounds. that could get ugly.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is David Chorlton. i've been published with David numerous times and have always enjoyed his work. find some for yourself and enjoy.
i imagine the rest of my day will consist of some NBA playoffs, some sleep, the Sunday night shows, getting off my lazy ass to get the trash out, feed the cats and birds in the rain, and eventually do the dishes. fun.
music today:
The Steel Wheels - Live @ Ignition Garage
"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." - Terry Pratchett
Saturday, April 27, 2013
i should sleep more
not quite sure why i was up before the sun on a Saturday morning, but i was. figure i would bust out this post before this day gets hectic.
the New York Yankees won again last night, but it was a costly victory. lose the starting catcher in the first inning with a broken hand. lose the starting pitcher in the 3rd with a sore elbow (never good) and still manage to win 6-4. Mo made it a little too close in the 9th, but i'll take it. looks like the ghosts are going to have to work a little harder than normal this year for this team to even sniff a chance at the playoffs. of course, i'd rather have all these injuries now than in 5 months.
the New York Rangers play their final game of the season later this afternoon. i would prefer them to win this game and hopefully get a better playoff position. but mostly, i'm hoping they come out of the game without any injuries. they are a little too banged up as it is already.
i'm still trailing in fantasy hockey 6-4 as it's coming down to the last 2 days of the season. for me to pull off this miracle championship, i'm going to have to pull out all the stops. not much sleep for me in the next 2 days i guess.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Catfish McDaris. Catfish is one of the poets i always looked up to when i first got into this racket. it's good to see he's still going today. a quick search should give you plenty of links.
the NFL Draft got a little more interesting last night as some of the bigger name players started going. the look on my mother's face when the Jets took another quarterback was classic. i think not having a favorite NFL team may be one of my best decisions ever.
that was what i fell asleep to. perhaps i now know why i could only sleep a few hours.
music today:
Beck - Odelay
Brooke Annibale - Silence Worth Breaking
"My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent." - Ulysses S. Grant
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GO TO WWW.INTERIORNOISEPRESS.COM OR AMAZON.COM OR JUST FOLLOW THE LINKS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THIS BLOG. AND BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 25% DISCOUNT WHILE YOU CAN.
THANKS
the New York Yankees won again last night, but it was a costly victory. lose the starting catcher in the first inning with a broken hand. lose the starting pitcher in the 3rd with a sore elbow (never good) and still manage to win 6-4. Mo made it a little too close in the 9th, but i'll take it. looks like the ghosts are going to have to work a little harder than normal this year for this team to even sniff a chance at the playoffs. of course, i'd rather have all these injuries now than in 5 months.
the New York Rangers play their final game of the season later this afternoon. i would prefer them to win this game and hopefully get a better playoff position. but mostly, i'm hoping they come out of the game without any injuries. they are a little too banged up as it is already.
i'm still trailing in fantasy hockey 6-4 as it's coming down to the last 2 days of the season. for me to pull off this miracle championship, i'm going to have to pull out all the stops. not much sleep for me in the next 2 days i guess.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Catfish McDaris. Catfish is one of the poets i always looked up to when i first got into this racket. it's good to see he's still going today. a quick search should give you plenty of links.
the NFL Draft got a little more interesting last night as some of the bigger name players started going. the look on my mother's face when the Jets took another quarterback was classic. i think not having a favorite NFL team may be one of my best decisions ever.
that was what i fell asleep to. perhaps i now know why i could only sleep a few hours.
music today:
Beck - Odelay
Brooke Annibale - Silence Worth Breaking
"My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent." - Ulysses S. Grant
BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF SOFISTICATED WHITE TRASH TODAY.
GO TO WWW.INTERIORNOISEPRESS.COM OR AMAZON.COM OR JUST FOLLOW THE LINKS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THIS BLOG. AND BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 25% DISCOUNT WHILE YOU CAN.
THANKS
Friday, April 26, 2013
now it feels like spring
the sun is out, flowers are coming up, caught a skunk eating the cat food, and saw my cat Rita Dove lying on her side in the igloo in one of the stalls. got a little closer and realized she was nursing what looked like 3 kittens that she must have had in the last few days. just great.
i tried to get a picture of the groundhog that lives out here on the farm but the fucker was already gone by the time i got the camera out. but, since i had it out, i figured i might as well take some pictures. below are 2 of the 10 i took. the rest can be seen on my Google+ page.
the only reason i watched the NFL Draft last night was to see how the Manti T'eo bet would play out on the Dan Patrick Show. other than that, it was boring beyond belief.
the New York Yankees had a nice 5-3 come from behind win last night. always nice to win when you start off in a 3-0 hole. home runs from Wells, Cervelli, and Cano do the trick. hopefully this home stand can get them in a groove and right into a better May.
the New York Rangers got off to a great start last night. then pissed it all away. then tied the game late. and then Captain Cally does what every great captain should do. score the winning goal in overtime to clinch a playoff spot. highlights below:
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Melanie Browne. i have always enjoyed her work when i have come across it. a quick Google search should yield you a few links to her work that are different from the ones on my page.
hope everyone has a great weekend.
music today:
Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
Ivan & Alyosha - The Cabin Sessions
Jamey Johnson - That Lonesome Song
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/26/showbiz/music/obit-george-jones/index.html
i tried to get a picture of the groundhog that lives out here on the farm but the fucker was already gone by the time i got the camera out. but, since i had it out, i figured i might as well take some pictures. below are 2 of the 10 i took. the rest can be seen on my Google+ page.
the only reason i watched the NFL Draft last night was to see how the Manti T'eo bet would play out on the Dan Patrick Show. other than that, it was boring beyond belief.
the New York Yankees had a nice 5-3 come from behind win last night. always nice to win when you start off in a 3-0 hole. home runs from Wells, Cervelli, and Cano do the trick. hopefully this home stand can get them in a groove and right into a better May.
the New York Rangers got off to a great start last night. then pissed it all away. then tied the game late. and then Captain Cally does what every great captain should do. score the winning goal in overtime to clinch a playoff spot. highlights below:
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Melanie Browne. i have always enjoyed her work when i have come across it. a quick Google search should yield you a few links to her work that are different from the ones on my page.
hope everyone has a great weekend.
music today:
Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
Ivan & Alyosha - The Cabin Sessions
Jamey Johnson - That Lonesome Song
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/26/showbiz/music/obit-george-jones/index.html
Thursday, April 25, 2013
and the sun came out, brighter than usual
let me quickly recap last night before i get to the plethora of things going on this evening.
the Yankees forgot their bats last night as they only had 4 damn hits. Andy pitched well, but had 2 mistakes and was handed a tough luck loss, 3-0. they are back home tonight. i'm not sure how much i will watch as they fall about 4th or 5th on the pecking order for the evening.
the New York Rangers can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win in Carolina. hopefully Hank won't have to play on his head again to win there. or, they could just hope Winnipeg loses to Montreal tonight and back their way in. i'll take either.
the NFL Draft starts tonight. i'm mildly interested, mostly from a fantasy football standpoint. i'll be in and out of that for most of the night.
i believe the Big Bang Theory is new tonight. if that's the case, i'll be tuning in.
and finally, the fantasy hockey championship round i'm in is currently at 5-5. so, i'll be popping in and out of just about every hockey game going tonight.
do check out the poems i had published today at Zygote in My Coffee and The Camel Saloon. i really like both of them.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Ben John Smith. Ben is one crazy Australian who is an incredible writer. now, keep in mind, you pretty much have to be a fan of filth, sleaze, sex, drugs, horror, and death if you are really going to like his work. thankfully, i'm a fan of all those things. and another thing, the man sends some of the most interesting mail i have ever received from another poet. he's definitely one to not miss out on.
i had no clue my book was available on amazon.com until my mother just happened to mention it this morning. so, if you feel more comfortable purchasing it there, go right ahead. type in Sofisticated White Trash in the amazon.com box on this blog and it will take you to the page. or, if you'd like to help a friend out, go to the podcast page at notsam.com and use the amazon.com link from there. then you could get my book and help out Primetime Sam Roberts as well. 2 birds with one stone or a win win, whatever you feel more comfortable with.
until tomorrow, and hopefully i will have more good news to bring you.
music today:
Wolfmother - Wolfmother
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - The Heist
Metallica - Beyond Magnetic
"I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy." - J.D. Salinger
the Yankees forgot their bats last night as they only had 4 damn hits. Andy pitched well, but had 2 mistakes and was handed a tough luck loss, 3-0. they are back home tonight. i'm not sure how much i will watch as they fall about 4th or 5th on the pecking order for the evening.
the New York Rangers can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win in Carolina. hopefully Hank won't have to play on his head again to win there. or, they could just hope Winnipeg loses to Montreal tonight and back their way in. i'll take either.
the NFL Draft starts tonight. i'm mildly interested, mostly from a fantasy football standpoint. i'll be in and out of that for most of the night.
i believe the Big Bang Theory is new tonight. if that's the case, i'll be tuning in.
and finally, the fantasy hockey championship round i'm in is currently at 5-5. so, i'll be popping in and out of just about every hockey game going tonight.
do check out the poems i had published today at Zygote in My Coffee and The Camel Saloon. i really like both of them.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Ben John Smith. Ben is one crazy Australian who is an incredible writer. now, keep in mind, you pretty much have to be a fan of filth, sleaze, sex, drugs, horror, and death if you are really going to like his work. thankfully, i'm a fan of all those things. and another thing, the man sends some of the most interesting mail i have ever received from another poet. he's definitely one to not miss out on.
i had no clue my book was available on amazon.com until my mother just happened to mention it this morning. so, if you feel more comfortable purchasing it there, go right ahead. type in Sofisticated White Trash in the amazon.com box on this blog and it will take you to the page. or, if you'd like to help a friend out, go to the podcast page at notsam.com and use the amazon.com link from there. then you could get my book and help out Primetime Sam Roberts as well. 2 birds with one stone or a win win, whatever you feel more comfortable with.
until tomorrow, and hopefully i will have more good news to bring you.
music today:
Wolfmother - Wolfmother
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - The Heist
Metallica - Beyond Magnetic
"I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy." - J.D. Salinger
on the corner of genesee and dewitt
my poem "on the corner of genesee and dewitt" was published today at The Camel Saloon. you can find the poem by going here: http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/2013/04/on-corner-of-genesee-and-dewitt.html
the lost art
i just happened to go to Zygote in My Coffee this morning and noticed issue #141 was up. my poem "the lost art" is included in this issue. you can find the poem by going here:
http://www.zygoteinmycoffee.com/100s/issue141theloastart.html
others with work in the issue include Mather Schneider, William Taylor Jr., Bradley Mason Hamlin, Holly Day and many more.
http://www.zygoteinmycoffee.com/100s/issue141theloastart.html
others with work in the issue include Mather Schneider, William Taylor Jr., Bradley Mason Hamlin, Holly Day and many more.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
sometimes it rains so hard you can feel it in your bones
this post is brought to you by professional broadcaster, Primetime Sam Roberts. you can find episode 52 of his podcast, The Sam Roberts Show Online at iTunes, Stitcher, and at notsam.com. i'd also like to share a recent interview with Brooke Shields he did that i found pretty interesting.
always nice when the Yankees prove me wrong. they got some good pitching last night from Phil Hughes, a clutch hit from Ichiro (finally) and got the hammer of god to hold on in the 9th for a 4-3 win last night. probably the best win of the season so far. i was in and out of it for most of the game, but just happened to tune in when Ichiro got the hit. nice timing there. hopefully they can get the series win tonight.
as for the New York Rangers, they can't do anything easy to save their fucking lives. all they needed to do was beat one of the worst teams in the league and, given that Winnipeg lost last night, they would have been in the playoffs. so, they of course go out and lose 3-2. at least all they need is 2 damn points to get in now. no matter how hard they try, i can't see them being able to fuck that up.
i did catch most of The Voice last night. the knockout rounds should be cutthroat this season. i honestly believe this is probably the best talent they have had in any season so far.
as for Deadliest Catch, it once again showed why it's my favorite show on television. i can't wait to see how the backstabbing from last night plays out for the rest of the season.
a special thank you to BZ Niditch for the email. always nice to find out who is reading this blog when you actually had no clue they were.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Justin Hyde. Justin is one of the few poets that has come along in the last few years and absolutely blown me away with his work. do yourself a favor and do a quick search and enjoy.
we had a massive cold front move through last night. good thing i got the grass cut when i did. my back has been tighter than tight all day long. i know i'm in for a long one when stretching doesn't even help.
i did manage to type up the 2 poems i wrote the other day. i like them. i'll toss them into the soon to be sent out pile. i've got a few sitting around, enough for maybe 2 more submissions before the month is over.
music today:
Shrug - Everything's Blowing Up Roses
Outkast - ATLiens
"A person who knows how to laugh at himself will never ceased to be amused." - Shirley MacLaine
always nice when the Yankees prove me wrong. they got some good pitching last night from Phil Hughes, a clutch hit from Ichiro (finally) and got the hammer of god to hold on in the 9th for a 4-3 win last night. probably the best win of the season so far. i was in and out of it for most of the game, but just happened to tune in when Ichiro got the hit. nice timing there. hopefully they can get the series win tonight.
as for the New York Rangers, they can't do anything easy to save their fucking lives. all they needed to do was beat one of the worst teams in the league and, given that Winnipeg lost last night, they would have been in the playoffs. so, they of course go out and lose 3-2. at least all they need is 2 damn points to get in now. no matter how hard they try, i can't see them being able to fuck that up.
i did catch most of The Voice last night. the knockout rounds should be cutthroat this season. i honestly believe this is probably the best talent they have had in any season so far.
as for Deadliest Catch, it once again showed why it's my favorite show on television. i can't wait to see how the backstabbing from last night plays out for the rest of the season.
a special thank you to BZ Niditch for the email. always nice to find out who is reading this blog when you actually had no clue they were.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Justin Hyde. Justin is one of the few poets that has come along in the last few years and absolutely blown me away with his work. do yourself a favor and do a quick search and enjoy.
we had a massive cold front move through last night. good thing i got the grass cut when i did. my back has been tighter than tight all day long. i know i'm in for a long one when stretching doesn't even help.
i did manage to type up the 2 poems i wrote the other day. i like them. i'll toss them into the soon to be sent out pile. i've got a few sitting around, enough for maybe 2 more submissions before the month is over.
music today:
Shrug - Everything's Blowing Up Roses
Outkast - ATLiens
"A person who knows how to laugh at himself will never ceased to be amused." - Shirley MacLaine
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
feeling good on a Tuesday
i got the grass cut before it rained. hopefully it does rain tonight, as that was the point of me busting my ass to get it done. thankfully, the guy that farms out here has decided to use about 80% of a front field i used to mow for crops. that took almost 2 hours off my mowing time. i won't bitch nearly as much if i can get all of it cut in under 4 hours like today.
i'm still happy as hell with the Manchester United win yesterday, 3-0. appropriate i suppose that title number 20 comes on a hat trick from number 20, Robin van Persie. nothing like all the goals coming in the first 35 minutes. gave me plenty of time to relax and soak it in. and here's a little picture for all the jealous fuckers out there.
i watched CC give up 4 runs in the first inning last night and never bothered to turn the Yankees back on. they lost 5-1. i don't think they'll do much better this evening either. i'll take a look during commercials i suppose.
if the New York Rangers win their MUST WIN game at Florida tonight and if Winnipeg loses in regulation, the playoffs are clinched. needless to say, i'll be a little focused on both games this evening. hopefully the Rangers step on the neck early and put a shitty team to bed before the end of the first period.
and in-between all that, i'll try to fit in The Voice, Deadliest Catch and the NBA playoffs. wish me luck.
i did enjoy The Voice last night. the talent seems to be a little better than last season. i can't wait until the live episodes.
as for Monday Night Raw, i enjoyed it but i knew i didn't love it with the number of times i flipped the channel to see other shit. it had some good moments, especially The Shield vs. Undertaker & Team Hell No, but not enough to keep me glued. hopefully that changes next Monday.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Donal Mahoney. one of the most consistent poets going today, i always enjoy his work. do yourself a favor and seek it out.
music today:
John Prine - Souvenirs
Queen - Greatest Hits I & II
"Ego is the immediate dictate of human consciousness." - Max Planck
i'm still happy as hell with the Manchester United win yesterday, 3-0. appropriate i suppose that title number 20 comes on a hat trick from number 20, Robin van Persie. nothing like all the goals coming in the first 35 minutes. gave me plenty of time to relax and soak it in. and here's a little picture for all the jealous fuckers out there.
i watched CC give up 4 runs in the first inning last night and never bothered to turn the Yankees back on. they lost 5-1. i don't think they'll do much better this evening either. i'll take a look during commercials i suppose.
if the New York Rangers win their MUST WIN game at Florida tonight and if Winnipeg loses in regulation, the playoffs are clinched. needless to say, i'll be a little focused on both games this evening. hopefully the Rangers step on the neck early and put a shitty team to bed before the end of the first period.
and in-between all that, i'll try to fit in The Voice, Deadliest Catch and the NBA playoffs. wish me luck.
i did enjoy The Voice last night. the talent seems to be a little better than last season. i can't wait until the live episodes.
as for Monday Night Raw, i enjoyed it but i knew i didn't love it with the number of times i flipped the channel to see other shit. it had some good moments, especially The Shield vs. Undertaker & Team Hell No, but not enough to keep me glued. hopefully that changes next Monday.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Donal Mahoney. one of the most consistent poets going today, i always enjoy his work. do yourself a favor and seek it out.
music today:
John Prine - Souvenirs
Queen - Greatest Hits I & II
"Ego is the immediate dictate of human consciousness." - Max Planck
response from ART:MAG
i heard back from Peter Magliocco at ART:MAG on my poetry submission from last November. my poems "trendy sunglasses", "an intricate snapshot", "never look back", and "warm innocence" have been accepted for issue #40 of ART:MAG, due in the summer of 2013. i'll be sure to post the info when the issue is published.
Monday, April 22, 2013
this Monday should be better than the last one
a pretty damn good weekend, especially when i think back to Manchester City shitting away a lead and losing to Tottenham. that delicious result means if Manchester United wins today, the 20th championship is secured. needless to say, i will be completely glued and intense as hell come this afternoon. hence the morning post.
i was absolutely thrilled to watch the New York Rangers beat the Devils yesterday 4-1. eliminates the Devils from any chance of making the playoffs. that's a sweet revenge after last season. enjoy the golf you fuckers. below are the highlights:
the Yankees of course couldn't make my day a complete success as they lost 8-4. another series won but it never feels that way when you are unable to get the sweep (AGAIN). they start another series tonight down in that fucking dump in Tampa Bay. thankfully, i will be busier than shit this evening with stuff to watch that i will miss most of it.
i wrote 2 poems last night. i'll probably type them up later this week, just in case i write some more.
and speaking of poetry, the poet of the day on my Google+ page is B.Z. Niditch. i have been published with him for years and i have always enjoyed his work. do a quick search and you should find plenty.
tonight is the usual madness of The Voice and Monday Night Raw. plus, final week of fantasy hockey, so i'll be following the stats as best as i can with those games.
and sometime i need to get into town to get the mail and get the yard ready to mow tomorrow. i've got about 4 months of limbs to pick up. that should be fun.
music today:
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
"A writer should have the precision of a poet and the imagination of a scientist." - Vladimir Nabokov
be sure to pick up your copy of Sofisticated White Trash today. go to www.interiornoisepress.com or follow the links on the right hand side of this blog. and be sure to take advantage of the 25% discount while you can.
i was absolutely thrilled to watch the New York Rangers beat the Devils yesterday 4-1. eliminates the Devils from any chance of making the playoffs. that's a sweet revenge after last season. enjoy the golf you fuckers. below are the highlights:
the Yankees of course couldn't make my day a complete success as they lost 8-4. another series won but it never feels that way when you are unable to get the sweep (AGAIN). they start another series tonight down in that fucking dump in Tampa Bay. thankfully, i will be busier than shit this evening with stuff to watch that i will miss most of it.
i wrote 2 poems last night. i'll probably type them up later this week, just in case i write some more.
and speaking of poetry, the poet of the day on my Google+ page is B.Z. Niditch. i have been published with him for years and i have always enjoyed his work. do a quick search and you should find plenty.
tonight is the usual madness of The Voice and Monday Night Raw. plus, final week of fantasy hockey, so i'll be following the stats as best as i can with those games.
and sometime i need to get into town to get the mail and get the yard ready to mow tomorrow. i've got about 4 months of limbs to pick up. that should be fun.
music today:
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
"A writer should have the precision of a poet and the imagination of a scientist." - Vladimir Nabokov
be sure to pick up your copy of Sofisticated White Trash today. go to www.interiornoisepress.com or follow the links on the right hand side of this blog. and be sure to take advantage of the 25% discount while you can.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
things are looking up
it's been dry for almost 2 straight days now. if it actually gets to 3, maybe i'll be able to get the grass cut out here. lord knows it needs it.
had an amazing day yesterday in fantasy hockey terms. i don't think i've had that many goals scored for me in one day in years. always nice when it happens during championship week. hopefully the good fortune can continue. it's going to be a dog fight.
watched the Yankees piss away a great game from Kuroda only to be bailed out in extra innings by an absolute horrible defending team in Toronto to win 5-3. they go for the sweep later today. i'm just happy they have won yet another series. i didn't expect this team to be able to click this early.
big game for the New York Rangers later today. i'm licking my chops at their chance to eliminate the Devils from having a chance to make the playoffs. i might want to win this game more than any game since 1994.
had a lovely music discussion last night with a beautiful married woman. i can just imagine the twisted poems that are going to come from my brain. i stopped myself from writing anything last night. i want to let it brew a bit longer.
i hope everyone gets a chance to check out my poem that was published this morning at The Camel Saloon. if you have any feedback on it, please feel free to share it. thanks.
http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-mental-scars-only-grow-deeper.html
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Ron Androla. Ron is one of the greats of the small press. do check out his work or read more about him online. he's definitely one you don't want to miss out on.
enjoyed the start of the NBA playoffs yesterday. the only time i even give a thought to watching a full NBA game. if the playoffs are going to be like some of the games yesterday, they're going to be an instant classic.
had a good laugh at ROH tv last night. Kevin Steen going after Matt Hardy was pretty good. not sure how well Steen as a babyface will go... i have no doubt he can pull it off. just not sure if it has any legs past the SCUM angle. should be interesting to watch.
hope everyone has a great day. if you don't see a post from me for a long time in the next few days, rest assured, i have squeezed in the 6 hours needed to mow the grass.
music today:
The Gospel Whiskey Runners - Hold On
"Nobody understands me, I'm really sensitive." - Iggy Pop
had an amazing day yesterday in fantasy hockey terms. i don't think i've had that many goals scored for me in one day in years. always nice when it happens during championship week. hopefully the good fortune can continue. it's going to be a dog fight.
watched the Yankees piss away a great game from Kuroda only to be bailed out in extra innings by an absolute horrible defending team in Toronto to win 5-3. they go for the sweep later today. i'm just happy they have won yet another series. i didn't expect this team to be able to click this early.
big game for the New York Rangers later today. i'm licking my chops at their chance to eliminate the Devils from having a chance to make the playoffs. i might want to win this game more than any game since 1994.
had a lovely music discussion last night with a beautiful married woman. i can just imagine the twisted poems that are going to come from my brain. i stopped myself from writing anything last night. i want to let it brew a bit longer.
i hope everyone gets a chance to check out my poem that was published this morning at The Camel Saloon. if you have any feedback on it, please feel free to share it. thanks.
http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-mental-scars-only-grow-deeper.html
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Ron Androla. Ron is one of the greats of the small press. do check out his work or read more about him online. he's definitely one you don't want to miss out on.
enjoyed the start of the NBA playoffs yesterday. the only time i even give a thought to watching a full NBA game. if the playoffs are going to be like some of the games yesterday, they're going to be an instant classic.
had a good laugh at ROH tv last night. Kevin Steen going after Matt Hardy was pretty good. not sure how well Steen as a babyface will go... i have no doubt he can pull it off. just not sure if it has any legs past the SCUM angle. should be interesting to watch.
hope everyone has a great day. if you don't see a post from me for a long time in the next few days, rest assured, i have squeezed in the 6 hours needed to mow the grass.
music today:
The Gospel Whiskey Runners - Hold On
"Nobody understands me, I'm really sensitive." - Iggy Pop
the mental scars only grow deeper
my poem "the metal scars only grow deeper" was published this morning at The Camel Saloon. you can find the poem by going here:
http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-mental-scars-only-grow-deeper.html
http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-mental-scars-only-grow-deeper.html
Saturday, April 20, 2013
a cold spring morning
nothing like starting a spring morning off with a freeze warning.
glad to see the manhunt in Boston is over. and i was really happy to see that it ended in time for me to catch a good bit of the Yankees and Rangers games last night.
the Yankees got some strong starting pitching once again and got the long ball from a few players as well. a nice 9-4 win to start the series with Toronto. they have a day game here in a little bit, hence why i'm writing this post now.
the New York Rangers won another MUST win game last night, 8-4. they were up 6-0 at one point. very nice to have a laugher at this point of the season. another MUST WIN game tomorrow against the Devils. here are some highlights from last night.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is my friend Mather Schneider. i really enjoy Mather's work. we have been published together since back in the 90's amazingly enough. you can find some of his best work here: http://www.myfavoritebullet.com/PPschneider.html
i got out the camera this morning and took some pictures out here on the farm. below are 2 of the 11 i took. the others can be found at my Google+ page.
i hope everyone has a great weekend. until tomorrow...
music today:
Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys
"You have to believe in yourself" - Sun Tzu
be sure to pick up your copy of SOFISTICATED WHITE TRASH today. go to www.interiornoisepress.com or follow the links on the right hand side of this blog. and be sure to take advantage of the 25% discount while you can.
glad to see the manhunt in Boston is over. and i was really happy to see that it ended in time for me to catch a good bit of the Yankees and Rangers games last night.
the Yankees got some strong starting pitching once again and got the long ball from a few players as well. a nice 9-4 win to start the series with Toronto. they have a day game here in a little bit, hence why i'm writing this post now.
the New York Rangers won another MUST win game last night, 8-4. they were up 6-0 at one point. very nice to have a laugher at this point of the season. another MUST WIN game tomorrow against the Devils. here are some highlights from last night.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is my friend Mather Schneider. i really enjoy Mather's work. we have been published together since back in the 90's amazingly enough. you can find some of his best work here: http://www.myfavoritebullet.com/PPschneider.html
i got out the camera this morning and took some pictures out here on the farm. below are 2 of the 11 i took. the others can be found at my Google+ page.
i hope everyone has a great weekend. until tomorrow...
music today:
Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys
"You have to believe in yourself" - Sun Tzu
be sure to pick up your copy of SOFISTICATED WHITE TRASH today. go to www.interiornoisepress.com or follow the links on the right hand side of this blog. and be sure to take advantage of the 25% discount while you can.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Sofisticated White Trash
my first full-length book of poems has been unleashed on the world. you can purchase Sofisticated White Trash immediately by going to https://www.createspace.com/4239670. be sure you use the code MMARCA7Z to receive a 25% discount.
if anyone is interested in a review copy of the book, please feel free to email me or email the publisher, David Bates. i will be sending out a few copies in the next week or so to many of you who have helped me along this very long journey. also, i urge you to pass this info along to anyone who may be interested, and especially to those who aren't interested. i'm so proud of this book and really want to share it with the world. be on the lookout for some more YouTube videos soon, and perhaps a few tricks i may have up my sleeves.
if anyone is interested in a review copy of the book, please feel free to email me or email the publisher, David Bates. i will be sending out a few copies in the next week or so to many of you who have helped me along this very long journey. also, i urge you to pass this info along to anyone who may be interested, and especially to those who aren't interested. i'm so proud of this book and really want to share it with the world. be on the lookout for some more YouTube videos soon, and perhaps a few tricks i may have up my sleeves.
these are the days where i'm happy i have satellite television
i have literally been glued to the television all day long. took a break to go into town to get the mail and taking a break now to do all of this; answering emails, taking surveys, checking fantasy rosters, etc.
when i went to bed last night i could see all the talking heads on the 24/7 news channels were so hoping the shootings last night were involved in the Boston bombings but they couldn't make that leap yet. so when i woke up this morning and saw they were connected, i knew this was going to be a day where i wouldn't get shit done. which sucks, because in my next post, some really big fucking news happened today.
following all this shit via social media has been fascinating to me today. i suppose i can truly now say that social media has really changed the world forever. i know, not earth shattering news there, but coming from a true non-believer in it, it's something.
big win by the New York Rangers last night, 6-1. power play looked better, Hank played huge, and a fight by John Moore(his first in the NHL) really got the boys going in the 3rd. all in all, i was pleased. another BIG game tonight in Buffalo. i'll be watching, simply so i quit watching the manhunt coverage.
the Yankees last night wasted a good performance from Phil Hughes and a game-tying HR from Cervelli to end up losing 6-2 in extra innings. one of those game where you simply turn the page and say shit happens. the next series starts tonight in Toronto.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is A.D. Winans. i have read his work for years now. one of the few that really has seen it all in the small press. a quick Google search should give you plenty of poems to read.
stay tuned for my next post. a certain book might have been released on the world this morning.
music today:
nothing, unless i count commercial jingles
"I will never be satisfied. Life is one constant search for the betterment for me." - Jayne Mansfield
when i went to bed last night i could see all the talking heads on the 24/7 news channels were so hoping the shootings last night were involved in the Boston bombings but they couldn't make that leap yet. so when i woke up this morning and saw they were connected, i knew this was going to be a day where i wouldn't get shit done. which sucks, because in my next post, some really big fucking news happened today.
following all this shit via social media has been fascinating to me today. i suppose i can truly now say that social media has really changed the world forever. i know, not earth shattering news there, but coming from a true non-believer in it, it's something.
big win by the New York Rangers last night, 6-1. power play looked better, Hank played huge, and a fight by John Moore(his first in the NHL) really got the boys going in the 3rd. all in all, i was pleased. another BIG game tonight in Buffalo. i'll be watching, simply so i quit watching the manhunt coverage.
the Yankees last night wasted a good performance from Phil Hughes and a game-tying HR from Cervelli to end up losing 6-2 in extra innings. one of those game where you simply turn the page and say shit happens. the next series starts tonight in Toronto.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is A.D. Winans. i have read his work for years now. one of the few that really has seen it all in the small press. a quick Google search should give you plenty of poems to read.
stay tuned for my next post. a certain book might have been released on the world this morning.
music today:
nothing, unless i count commercial jingles
"I will never be satisfied. Life is one constant search for the betterment for me." - Jayne Mansfield
Thursday, April 18, 2013
a windy day on the farm
decided to do another YouTube video. no poetry this time, just the wind out here on the farm today. there must be a massive cold front coming as the wind has been non-stop since this morning. anyways, here's the video with the new wind chimes in action.
was a little disappointed with Manchester United yesterday as they got outplayed for most of the game. they did end up with a 2-2 draw, albeit on a RvP goal that was offside. but, i'll gladly take the point. just 6 points away from title #20. that's just 2 wins. if they can't do that, they don't deserve to win it.
had an unexpected victory beer last night as the Yankees came back from being down 3-0 to win 4-3. CC settled down after the early innings, the bats came alive finally in the 7th and Travis Hafner hit a pinch hit HR in the 8th. i'm really starting to like this team. especially when they win.
the New York Rangers, since they have pissed away any wiggle room they had to make the playoffs, have an absolutely HUGE MUST WIN game tonight. they pretty much need to win out to make sure they make it. they are playing against teams they should destroy. of course, if they put in a full 60 minutes that is. they can't show up in the 2nd period and think they'll win like they did the last game.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Ed Galing. Ed is truly one of the old souls that i truly enjoy seeing in the same zines i am in. always good to know he's still around. do yourself a favor and do a quick Google search. it will be worth your time.
i was watching last night as the first sporting event in Boston took place. if, by chance, you did not get to see the national anthem, check it out below
music today:
Hayes Carll - Trouble in Mind
Radiohead - The Bends
"I was a shy, quiet kid. I was happiest playing by myself with my toys, rather than hanging around people." - Christian Slater
was a little disappointed with Manchester United yesterday as they got outplayed for most of the game. they did end up with a 2-2 draw, albeit on a RvP goal that was offside. but, i'll gladly take the point. just 6 points away from title #20. that's just 2 wins. if they can't do that, they don't deserve to win it.
had an unexpected victory beer last night as the Yankees came back from being down 3-0 to win 4-3. CC settled down after the early innings, the bats came alive finally in the 7th and Travis Hafner hit a pinch hit HR in the 8th. i'm really starting to like this team. especially when they win.
the New York Rangers, since they have pissed away any wiggle room they had to make the playoffs, have an absolutely HUGE MUST WIN game tonight. they pretty much need to win out to make sure they make it. they are playing against teams they should destroy. of course, if they put in a full 60 minutes that is. they can't show up in the 2nd period and think they'll win like they did the last game.
the poet of the day on my Google+ page is Ed Galing. Ed is truly one of the old souls that i truly enjoy seeing in the same zines i am in. always good to know he's still around. do yourself a favor and do a quick Google search. it will be worth your time.
i was watching last night as the first sporting event in Boston took place. if, by chance, you did not get to see the national anthem, check it out below
music today:
Hayes Carll - Trouble in Mind
Radiohead - The Bends
"I was a shy, quiet kid. I was happiest playing by myself with my toys, rather than hanging around people." - Christian Slater
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