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Nerval/Rimbaud/Rossetti

Posted on December 16, 2005 by ubu507

I love both Nerval and Rimbaud, but they’re hard to translate simply because they’re so hard to UNDERSTAND. There’s a lot of deeply personal symbolism going on and, especially with Nerval, a lot of esoteric references too. But I believe … Continue reading →

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Goodies

Posted on December 13, 2005 by ubu507

Most of the universe is actually made of mysterious, invisible material of totally unknown origin.     — Michio Kahn     …at least I was quite aware that my soul had strayed into dirty back alleys, but that was … Continue reading →

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Bushaster

Posted on December 10, 2005 by ubu507

It’s a sad commentary of the sheep-like quality of the American electorate that a few weeks of frantic spinning have improved George Bush’s approval ratings. The problem for King George is that reality will always intrude of his policies which … Continue reading →

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THREE HEATHER POEMS

Posted on December 8, 2005 by ubu507

Heather (In the Grass) A horizontal promise with the grass Hard to keep at the moment But inescapable in the long run Heather knowing Still slides up the fencepost Leaving empty loafers behind She brushes past, already distant Wandering the … Continue reading →

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Cool to be Cold?

Posted on December 6, 2005 by ubu507

It was eleven degrees (fahrenheit) when I walked in to work today. I guess I’m kind of an epicure, that is if I have a choice I’ll act for my own pleasure, so I wore a big old army coat, … Continue reading →

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ASK UBU

Posted on December 3, 2005 by ubu507

Dear UBU,   Is it true that the real Mick Jagger was abducted by aliens and substituted with a counterfeit on the way to the studio for recording "Angie"?  Have you heard this theory before?  Amazing …. what was that, … Continue reading →

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The Ambition of the Age

Posted on December 2, 2005 by ubu507

I’ve just read two books — JIM MORRISON: LIFE, DEATH, LEGEND by Stephen Davis (author of HAMMER OF THE GODS one of the best rock’n’roll books ever) and READY, STEADY, GO!: THE SMASHING RISE AND GIDDY FALL OF SWINGING LONDON … Continue reading →

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The Rightness of the Whale

Posted on November 26, 2005 by ubu507

I’m amazed — I’ve seen two contemporary movies in a row that have been pretty darn good. THE SQUID AND THE WHALE shares with the often aforementioned CAPOTE several qualities that make them outstanding. First of all they’re movies for … Continue reading →

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Serial Capote

Posted on November 23, 2005 by ubu507

I’ve been reading Lawrence Grobel’s CONVERSATIONS WITH CAPOTE and it’s as entertaining as anything Capote wrote. It made me realize that one of the reasons the movie CAPOTE is so good is that it features the two greatest characters Capote … Continue reading →

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First Chapter of my Novel

Posted on November 22, 2005 by ubu507

Here it is — the first chapter of my novel called SNAKES IN CAVES — rights and representation still available!!!!     1.   You have to bow your head when you enter Pittsburgh. It’s surrounded on almost every side … Continue reading →

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