John Gallaher

When the president addresses congress and the American people, saying, "We’re going to get it one way or the other" about an autonomous territory of another nation, we must, Rep and Dem, join together to remove that president from power. This is an absolute red line. We must not stand for this.

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A golden Trump statue in Palestine and dollar bills falling like manna from the heavens?

Just letting you know.
I have a headache, and I'm not afraid to use it.

This book means everything to me.

I've never in my life wanted to make art more than I do right now.

"What a surprise"

The name Arleen just popped into my mind. I've never met anyone named Arleen. It's such a good sounding name. AR-leeeeeeeeen. It makes music. Arleen isn't a wall flower. Are you named Arleen? Do you know anyone named Arleen?

Arleen, down from the misty heavens? Arleen tearing across the fields?

Crossed fingers

I wonder why suddenly a great number of my students sound like erudite and boring encyclopedia entries in their online communication. It's a real head-scratcher.

#ChatGPT

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Tonight! 12/3/24! Launch Reading!

Invisible Strings: 113 Poets respond to the songs of Taylor Swift

Free zoom reading 6 - 8 Central

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Today was the last class day of new material in my Introduction to Literature class, and, once again, I finished with my favorite poem of all time:

2024 poetry recommendations! Lists!

Please share a recommendation for a recent book of poetry. We all know the big lists and the prize lists and finalists. But that's barely scratching the surface.

How about some recommendations that are a little lower profile you'd like to boost?

So long National Adoption Awareness Month. Remember, it's ok to be aware the rest of the months as well. #Adoption #adoptee

The general population is allergic to this conversation. They'll go to great lengths not to engage.

Who deserves to be a parent? It's Been a Minute · Episode

Adoption Awareness Month is almost over, but that doesn't mean we need to stop being aware. Check out this podcast. It covers, generally, the issues and approaches in the US currently: open.spotify.com/episode/3I6I...

Season's Greetings!

Thank you Sixth Finch for the inclusion. Love the list!

Hey all, please help me out. I want to start a new word use,
“bibbin’,” to refer to “someone” who’s acting/speaking like an infant needing a bib, as in, “You’re bibbin’ again, Donald.”
I just made it up, derived probably from the Latin bibere. It will come in handy the next four years.

Optimist: the glass is half full

Pessimist: the glass is half empty

David Byrne: there is water at the bottom of the ocean

A book of poetry titled My Life in Brutalist Architecture by John Gallaher

If I had known, while writing my book, My Life in Brutalist Architecture, that November was Adoption Awareness Month, I absolutely would’ve added something about Adoption Awareness Month ending with Thanksgiving. I find that funny/not funny/complex, which is a tonal combination I find irresistible.

All those in favor say "Neigh!"

Ever since hearing "Church Not Made with Hands" on WLIR on Long Island, 1984, I've been there for each new thing. It's been a great ride. Looking forward.

Who was it, Marvin Bell I think, was doing a poetry reading, I think it was the Dead Man poems era, and someone asked him what one of the poems meant, if he could explain it. He said something like, "I'll try," and then read the poem again.

Pretty good answer, really.

Good morning! Hey, just do this and I promise you'll thank me. Go to whatever music service you belong to and listen to Kim Deal's brand new album, Nobody Loves You More, while you're getting ready for your day or you're off to whatever. It's perfection.

Hmm, younger or older? My guess is I'm older than you thought, due to my charming lack of maturity.

Leading up to your GenX-er poster child friend, your boy JG, turning 60 on Jan 6, first pour one out for the very last Boomers turning 60 next month.

Dec 31, 1964 - Jan 1, 1965 is the passing of the torch. So as that ball drops, first, say “OK Boomer” followed by a “Whatever.” Thanks.

Hahahahahaha! You're the best.