DESERT EXPLANATIONS Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim. ― Bertrand Russell… Read more Desert Explanations, and Other Poems – R.T. Castleberry
Is Peace an American Value? – Daniel Kimmel
As a Soldier in the US Army, I hold it to be my most sacred duty to become obsolete. That… Read more Is Peace an American Value? – Daniel Kimmel
“Her Life Was Saved by Rock & Roll:” Lou Reed’s National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
The Sixties were supposed to be happy, groovy, hippy-dippy love-fests 24/7 and nothing but good vibes. But the reality is… Read more “Her Life Was Saved by Rock & Roll:” Lou Reed’s National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
American Muhammad: An Interview with Artist Sandow Birk – Wade Linebaugh
Sandow Birk’s new exhibition and book publication of his nearly decade-long project, American Qur’an, drew media attention last month including… Read more American Muhammad: An Interview with Artist Sandow Birk – Wade Linebaugh
Time to Change the National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
In the aftermath of President Obama’s election in 2008, I spent a good amount of time on YouTube checking out… Read more Time to Change the National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
“Before Things Get Rough” and “Mothers” -JT Williams
Before Things Get Rough -after Denise Duhamel Why shouldn’t Mary be the world’s “only smiling Virgin?” No terrible two’s no… Read more “Before Things Get Rough” and “Mothers” -JT Williams
Critters of American Folklore – Jerry Dennis
When I was fourteen years old, some older guys in the neighborhood invited me to join them on a hunting… Read more Critters of American Folklore – Jerry Dennis
Reflections on Flags (Confederate and otherwise) – Jonathan Sawday
I have a minor interest in vexillology – a cross over from my sailing career, where flags have played (and still play)… Read more Reflections on Flags (Confederate and otherwise) – Jonathan Sawday
On the NFL: National Football Liability – Trevor Seigler
It occurs to me that the NFL is a mirror reflection of what America is, what it stands for, and… Read more On the NFL: National Football Liability – Trevor Seigler
If Emily Dickinson Went Camping – Lynn Levin
Poetry is not a big tent. It is an encampment with lots of little tents in which souls select their… Read more If Emily Dickinson Went Camping – Lynn Levin
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