Monthly Archives: December 2009

Gismo/Gizmo (Origins)

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Malcolm Farley

Gismo/Gizmo (Origins) Gismo also gizmo, n. slang. A mechnical device or part whose name is forgotten or unknown.  The origin of the word ‘gizmo‘ is unknown, according to the American Heritage Dictionary. That would make the word, gizmo, itself, a … Continue reading →

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Click HERE To Exacerbate The Weather

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Malcolm Farley

Click <HERE> To Exacerbate The Weather They snarled: “You’re not the center of the universe!  Happiness won’t shine for you.” Terrified, pissed off, I poked a stick in the hurricane’s eye.  Bad blood rained down.

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Matador Lamp

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Malcolm Farley

Que rico, this hombre, this contemplative blood-red matador.  Arms folded, slight frown… Just killed a bull?  Defaulted on a loan?  Or, surprised by a rueful post postcard (see orange object between legs) depression?  (Is there a troublesome message from vacationing … Continue reading →

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Red Vogel Vanishes

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Malcolm Farley

Red Vogel Vanishes Last August—rumor was—he bummed a ride on Route 1 going south. Never phoned. No note. Just a torn and empty envelope, robin’s-egg blue.

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Escape Into The Clouds

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Malcolm Farley

No bulb or flame inside. Otherwhere light.

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