Hawai'i is out. He responded to my ultimatum exactly as I expected: by posturing. "Love it or leave it," in as many words. Okay. I don't love that attitude, so I'll willingly leave - before my psyche absorbs too much damage. I'm not going to be his victim ( Read more... )

Husband 1: Finally detoxing after a long run of hard drinking and mild to moderate depression ( Read more... )

Chicago has been awesome, and too short. I'm looking forward to booking gigs here and around the Midwest in the fall, maybe.

I got in on Saturday and took the train to emblemparade's place, which is where I've been staying since. We went to the Green Mill my first night. That venue is fucking gorgeous. The drinks are kinda pricey, but the place is noir and ( Read more... )

The last few days in Providence were awesome, but very low-key. Jared was manic with tour planning, and I was writing like mad. It suited both of us to spend the days sometimes entirely inside, clacking away on our respective laptops.

Jared is simply awesome. We're simpático. He cooks incredible vegan crepes. He absolutely believes in my poetry ( Read more... )

Ten.

What kind of poems do I need for the WoW Last Chance Slam?

Upcoming Gigs ( Read more... )

My last few nights in New York flashed by. I went to Bar 13 to wish eliel_lucero a happy birthday, and to Urbana the next night to say goodbye to most folks. The next night, mahoganybrowne (who is TOTALLY AWESOME), her daughter and friend and I drove from Brooklyn to Jersey to see Maya Angelou with Chad Anderson, Nicole Homer, and a few of the Loser Slam poets. Dr. Angelou ( Read more... )

I need your poems about drinking and sobriety for a workshop tomorrow. Little help?

xo

And then there were six.