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  • Sunday Aphorism

    January 27, 2013

    The poet writes a poem as a hen lays an egg, and both feel better after. — Samuel Butler — sdh  

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  • “Consider the Lilies” [by Lily Goderstad]

    January 26, 2013

    Lord God heavenlyGod haunt me withyour Holy Ghost Father who is gonebut glorious Sonwho died beforemy birth live in meagain and always come angels tobless my roomand bed so theymight wake me inthe morning…

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  • Two Tickets to Paradise [by Sharon Preiss]

    January 25, 2013

    Dee and I are about to wrap up Paradise. It’s been a long journey, through Hell, Purgatory, and now, The Ultimate: in these last few cantos we are about to meet God. That in…

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  • Tongue-tied [by Stephanie Paterik]

    January 25, 2013

    The word utterance keeps coming to mind this week. It’s not a word I’ve thought about before. If I saw it on the side of the road, surely I would drive by. It means…

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  • The Game With The Funny Ball [by Mitch Sisskind]

    January 25, 2013

    As the 2013 Super Bowl approaches, it's time to watch Vince Lombardi give a ten minute lecture on his favorite football play. If you're like me, you prefer to skip the introductory content that…

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  • Mark Your Mad Men Calendars for April 7! [by Stephanie Paterik]

    January 24, 2013

    Folks, our favorite literary television show announced today that it will return April 7 with a two-hour, movie-style premier.  Brush up your O'Hara, stock up your vermouth and plan your parties accordingly — and…

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