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The Marriage Of Alex Cabarga

When I arrive at Soledad State Prison the first person I meet is the mother of the groom. She comes forward in the bright sunlight beside the squat building, the Visitors Receiving Center. “Hi, I'm Diane,…

The Stony Lonesome: Kids Today

I'm sitting here looking at the February 11 issue of this journal and wondering what I should make of the fact of my work being honored with placement on the front page, above the fold,…

Goody’s Song

As recently reported, Marcia and I are getting more airplay for our music on KVRF, a radio station in Palmer, Alaska, than we’ve had anywhere else in these United States, and our song getting the most play recently is “Goody’s Song” with lyrics based on a poem by my grandmother.

Casinos & The Real Colorado

Two things that have been legalized in Colorado but haven't yet in most states are (non-Indian) casinos and "recreational" marijuana.  If you think the two go together, think again.  The casino owners want their customers…

Best Things This Week

Next time you see some gushing twit handing out a load of bullshit at the Academy Awards about the power of movies to 'change the world,' consider Dr. Strangelove.

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