The Smell of the Rain on the Wind
He was an old man, the kind what there ain’t much use for now, save for rocking in chairs and sighing and asking for more coffee. His old wife cooks him corn and pork for supper and pours him cornflakes Read More …
Fiction
When the Kid Rolled Damn Near Perfect
Year at twelve and hour there too, I bore witness right here in Minneapolis to greatness in action at Elsie’s Bowling Bar. Sit down here now and let me tell you about it. It was damn near empty when we Read More …
My Peacock
It was a shitty day. Not in a bad way, in the literal way—brown, smelly, and unforgiving. But it didn’t stop me from making amends with my peacock. Two moons ago I was with my peacock, drinking down at the Read More …
U.S. Patent 3917876
U.S. Patent 3917876 “Process for Production of a Simulated Meat Product.” A method of mixing protein-like substances (according to “specified protein concentrations”) with water (and a “lubricating substance”), boiling said substance in water for a specified time, and releasing the Read More …
To Give Hypnosis a Shot [Excerpt]
To Give Hypnosis a Shot Dr. Von Hauser welcomed Caroline and Michael into his office with a slow exaggerated nod, tipping his head enough to expose a shiny scalp beneath thin greasy strands of hair. Michael stood uncomfortably just behind Read More …