…. On April Fool’s Day, a friend, Dustin Kelly, who has become a berry farmer and producer of jellies, announced on Facebook: “Hey everybody, great news! It was kind of a back up plan, but I got an acceptance letter for a summer internship with … Read More →
Category Archives: Health
Chapbooks: Words are Birds
… I am making chapbooks of poetry I wrote in the 70s when I was in my 20s. They are out of print. I saw online that someone in England was selling a copy of Poet Laundromat for $200. I’m using the same designs as … Read More →
Day 16: Jingle Bells
My blood pressure and my weight have gone down. One morning I even registered 112/61. That is with my medication, but the lowest I’ve ever seen it. And goodbye to the 190s. I’m at 188. When I’m at 178, I’ll be able to see if … Read More →
Day 13: Until the Rain
Many days without a word here. I wish each day had more hours with more time to write, play guitar and rest although I’m not sure if I ever would rest even if given the time to do it. There is always something that has … Read More →
Day 3: AIDS, a Christmas Wreath and Salmon Patties
Yesterday I learned that the Smithsonian had censored a video by David Wojnarowicz (at one point there are some ants crawling on a crucifix) because some Republican politicians had complained about it, lying like they always do, railing on about federally funded art when the … Read More →
Day 1: Lowering My Blood Pressure
I need to lower my blood pressure, and the best way to do that is to calm down and lose a few pounds. Today I weigh 191 which was better than yesterday’s 194 when I’d gone to see my doctor because my blood pressure has … Read More →