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The Portable Pussy [by Nin Andrews]
The Portable Pussy Wherever I go, I carry a pussy with me. How, you might ask, but I and the pussy are not one and the same being, so carry it I must. Asleep…
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On Thomas Gray’s “Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College” [by David Lehman]
“Where Ignorance Is Bliss, Tis Folly To Be Wise” David Lehman on why Thomas Gray’s “Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College” is an overlooked poetic masterpiece.By David Lehman from Slate (January 22, 2013) Portrait of…
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Ogden Nash’s Advice to Husbands
A Word to Husbands To keep your marriage brimming,With love in the loving cup,Whenever you're wrong, admit it;Whenever you're right, shut up. from Candy is Dandy by Ogden Nash (1962). Did you know that…
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Igor Stravinsky: “I surround myself with obstacles. . .”
Albert Gleizes, Portrait of Igor Stravinsky, 1914, Oil on canvas, 129.5 x 114.3 cm. Muséum of Modern Art Collection "My freedom thus consists in my moving about within the narrow frame that I have…
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Lyn Li Che: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
______________________________________________________ Sobriqu(i)ets On the corner of 12th and Market, a man says Nihao, China and I’m in love, …
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“As Romance Fails” [by Star Black]
As Romance Fails Indolence fans the aqua poolsbefore lovers’ spats prelude dawn’s make-up sex.A chilling sky ensues, as everyone fears love,the great mummer of regrets. Yet, not even trees control their destinies,half-stilled by burlesque…
