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For Those Who Like Being Right All the Time
Written by John Erianne on August 15, 2008 – 6:51 pm -I often like to tell people that I’m not the type of guy who likes to start arguments — I’m the type of guy who finishes them. Well, whether you’re the type who likes to start arguments or finish them, there’s a new, unmoderated, no-holds-barred discussion forum live on the Internet dedicated to political debate you might be interested in. It’s called Argue with Everyone, and you will find plenty of discussion thread on a variety of subjects. So check it out, pick a side and fire away. Free speech rocks!
For Those Who Like to Play Dress-up
Written by John Erianne on August 2, 2008 – 4:06 am -It’s hard to believe Summer is almost over. Pretty soon, it’ll be Fall. Then Halloween. That means kids showing up at my door. I usually don’t bother dressing-up in a costume, but this year, who knows? I used to love playing dress-up as a kid. Mostly, I liked to pretend I was hired gunslinger out to tame the Wild West. I miss those days. Costumes are fun. They really do let you play-out your fantasies. And their not just for kids, either. Being as we’re coming up on the holidays soon — that means lots of parties and lots of occasions for costumes, decorations and weird make-up.
If you are in the market for a costume in the near future, In Costume just might be the place for you. Whether you are planning a themed poetry slam, a birthday party, a costume party in a dorm, heading off to Mardi Gras, dressing the kids for Halloween, or just want to spice things up at home with some role-playing fun and games, you can find a large, quality selection costumes and decorations at In Costume.
These aren’t the same, crappy one-size-doesn’t-fit all costumes you find at the Halloween store at the local mall, either. So let loose your inner child. Dress up as your favorite super hero, a pirste or be the naughty firefighter and heat things up with your significant other. They even have costumes for your family pet!
So why not let your freak flag fly.
Sometimes You Wanna Go Where Absolutely No one Knows Your Name
Written by John Erianne on July 29, 2008 – 4:44 am -It’s midnight and I’m offering up a few thoughts before retiring for the night.
Thought #1: Bad poetry doesn’t get any better when you are sleep-deprived. Like this one guy who sent me a submission of ten short poems typed in mouse print on two sheets of paper. Just thinking about his cringe-worthy micro-poetry makes my eyes bleed.
Thought #2: I hate being broke.
Thought #3: And if I weren’t broke, I’d be somewhere else right now. Probably somewhere far away from here. Perhaps someplace exotic like villas Puerto Vallarta or maybe somewhere a little closer to home like one of those Kissimmee vacation villas . Fiji sounds even better.
Yeah, if I had the bank, I’d go to one of those travel sites like Rentalo.com and rent one of those Destin condos. Just pick a destination and get multiple offers directly from the property owners. Then all I’d have to do is get a passport and some travel medical insurance, then I’d be on my way.
I can almost smell the fresh, salty air! I’d be on a beach somewhere — hopefully with a cold beverage in one hand and a nice young hottie occupying the other.
Ah, but alas . . . that’s just a dream.
We curmudgeonly editors don’t get to take vacations to exotic locales. We just get to read more bad poetry written by bad poets who, likewise, are too poor for any activity save for writing more bad poetry.
