Givin' Thanks 'n Shit

What am I thankful for today? A couple things come to mind, namely (a) the Jewel-brand microwave popcorn I ate the fuck out of last night while watching Kia's NBA Shootaround and (b) the music of Steven Seagal:



But I'd be remiss not to take this opportunity to extend long-distance propers to the irrepressible swag-masters at Thieves Jargon. They've included "The Creep," a story about unruly downstairs neighbors that fancy themselves our generation's Woodie Guthrie, in their latest issue (#125). Peep it here:

http://www.thievesjargon.com/workview.php?work=1416

Don't bogart the green bean casserole today.

Boo Ya

Mondays are supposed to suck. You're not supposed to be notified by the wonderful people at Glimmer Train that you're a Finalist for their Best Start contest for September 2009. Yet, here we are:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/glimmertrain/09-September-BEST-START-50.pdf

Swish! Long-range jumper. Take that, endless string of boring-ass legal documents.

It's Hard to Hold a Candle in the Cold November Rain

It's also hard to be at work on a Saturday. Really hard. But it's made easier when the fine folks at Dogzplot inform you that your piece is up:

http://dogzplot.blogspot.com/2009/11/tigris-and-euphrates-thomas-mundt.html

Read it. It will make you thankful for your still-living pets.

Happy Birthday, Jenny.

Anchors Aweigh!

Let's just get this obligatory, awkward first post out of the way, shall we?

More soon. Pinky swear.