In the “Zone” again …

New story out today at monkeybicycle Thanks to JT and the great crew there!

Great night at Gilman Brewing. Poets Rachel Galvin, Tongi Eisen-Martin, Daniel Borzutzky sharing their words/ideas about our shared humanity while also supporting the rise from the ashes of East Bay Booksellers. Bravo!

BREAKING: In a stunning admission, one of the most conservative Senators, Senator James Lankford, admits that it was Donald Trump who sabotaged the toughest border security legislation proposed in decades. Retweet to make sure every American sees this.

… and also raising passionate “retirees”

Happy B-Day, Charlie Parker wherever you are

Is it true in Springfield, OH cats and dogs in shelters are getting sex changes?

Mute Mute Mute!

“I want to answer your question because you asked it,” JD said. Well duh!

Tim Walz reminds me of a cross between Harry Truman & Gary Cooper’s “John Doe.”

What is Santa Claus doing at the Royals-Orioles game?

"This is Poetry Time" by Dan J. Kirk by VOICEMAIL POEMS via #soundcloud soundcloud.com/voicemailpoems…

Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix. Wherever you are

Mary Ruefle & Tupac next to each other at my local library. The world of words is an interesting place

Happy Birthday Fats Domino! Wherever you are.

Today I’ve entered the time of year when I go to bed while it’s still light out

A lot of people defending AI, claiming it's a tool. It's not. Writing is a series of important decisions. When you hand over the pain writing demands, you outsource the real labor of the heart. You give away yourself. And that will be a hell of a hard thing to get back.

Reading a new flash fiction this Friday in Berkeley.

Meanwhile in St. Louis right now as Trump is wasting $134M to send Marines to LA for no reason….

In the Wild: Arno & Edgar together again.