He called an ambulanceHe also Breathalyzed the produce truck driver “Is that bad?” “Yes, muchachoIn Nebraska, a one-seven means do not collect two hundred dollars, go directly to 410 drunkJulia, on the advice of the doctor who saw her in the Emergency Room, came to usThere were thirty-five lawyers in Findum, Fuckum, and Forgettum back [...]
Entries from June 30th, 2010
He would have to face Croft”If I go up that hill,…
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
He would have to face Croft”If I go up that hill, you’ll be draggin’ me Some of the men in the platoon were muttering”Let’s go back,” Polack yelled, and Minetta and Gallagher joined him Croft stared at them all, and then unslung his rifle, cocked the bolt leisurely”Red, you can go get your pack “Yeah, [...]
His bitterness, abruptly, became acuteAh done so…
June 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
His bitterness, abruptly, became acuteAh done so damn much for them men, an’ they never did ‘preciate itThat time Ah got the liquor for ‘em, ol’ Red thought Ah was cheatin’ himWhat the hell kind of way was that not to trust a buddy? Thinkin’ Ah cheated himAn’ then when Ah jus’ shot that little [...]
I think we ought to do Odets, he’s the only…
June 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I think we ought to do Odets, he’s the only playwright in America who’s doing anything serious, at least he has his feet in the frustrations and aspirations of the common people Boooooh, someone yells O’Neill or Eliot are the only ones Eliot doesn’t belong in the same bed with O’Neill(Laughter) They argue for an [...]
The jeep pulled up to him “What the hell do you…
June 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The jeep pulled up to him “What the hell do you guys mean coming down the road with your lights on?” he shoutedHe saw the General and blinked “It’s all right, sonYou’re right, it’s bad business, breaking one of my own orders The General smiled, and the soldier grinned backThe jeep turned off the road [...]
“Looks like we closed down the bar Then I saw…
June 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
“Looks like we closed down the bar Then I saw she was crying and wrapped my arm around her “Daddy, I wish I could stay here with youStudy for your test and knock the hell out of itLooked at me anxiously”You’ll be okay?” 784 “Yes She gave me a hearty smack on the mouth – [...]
There was silence, then a loud clickIt…
June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
There was silence, then a loud clickIt was followed by that distinctive Duma Key warbling hum Today it sounded rather subaqueousMaybe because of the rainI hung the phone up and stood looking at the suit of armor”I think that went very well, Sir Lancelot,” I said No reply, which was exactly what I deserved x [...]
He was weary and Roth’s appeal had moved him…
June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
He was weary and Roth’s appeal had moved him despite himselfAs often happened when he was very tired, his mind had become clear and he felt as if he understood everything, but at times like this the knowledge was always wistful, burdened with the exhaustion of livingHe thought of Wilson, saw him very clearly for [...]
He is the oldest man left in the family and that…
June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
He is the oldest man left in the family and that suffices By the time he is fourteen he is able to use a drillGood money for a kid, but down in the shafts, at the extreme end of the tunnel there isn’t room to standEven a kid works in a crouch, his feet stumbling [...]
and I have to tell her she broke them, she’ll be…
June 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
and I have to tell her she broke them, she’ll be sad all day “If she comes around “Think I’ll head on home, Wireman “Gonna paint?” “That’s the plan I turned to the disarray on the table”Wireman?” “Right here, vato “Why does she mess them up when she’s like this?” “I thinkbecause she can’t stand [...]
