Monthly Archives: February 2014

WEIRD WOMB at Shea Stadium

February 20, 2014 – 12:55 pm

Dakota and Johnny are bartenders at the 169 Lounge on East Broadway. They treated me like a prince, because I have the last quaaludes on Earth. Dakota wants one bad. “If you give me one, you’ll never have to pay for a drink in this bar.” Dakota came from Arizona. He was less than half […]

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Olympic Boycott

February 20, 2014 – 11:15 am

The Sochi Olympics are nearing its final days. I have watched no live events in accord with a personal ban against Russia’s hardline against homosexuality and free speech. Putin has instituted draconian measures against any protests. Yesterday Cossacks attacked members of Pussy Riot with whips. They were dragged down to the police station and thankfully […]

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Haoui Haoui

February 19, 2014 – 8:35 pm

Twenty years ago I called Hauoi from Singapore. He had been sick for a long time and told me of his plans. “I’m going to get drugged up and OD watching THE SIMPSONS.” “Sounds good to me.” I loved Bart, but I asked if he could wait until I was with him. “How long?” “Three […]

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Snow Now Haiku

February 19, 2014 – 8:25 pm

New England forest in the snow. White going gray. The light going white. Foto by Aleta Wolfe

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LONG PRONG by Peter Nolan Smith

February 19, 2014 – 8:00 pm

One night at the Privilege in Paris I was talking to a Vogue cover girl and said, “My friend really likes you.” “Vonelli?” “Yes.” The bearded art dealer made me laugh and I like that in anyone. “Not a chance.” Brigitte was nicknamed Cruella. She had broken many hearts, but I was immune to her […]

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