Posts Tagged ‘ Prose ’

“Every Newborn’s Pre-Installed Boot Software,” By Scott Eckert

Oct 16th, 2013 | By

IF ( stomach = empty )

THEN ( run action: cry )

IF ( stomach = full )

THEN ( run action: poop )



“Indie Film or Brooklyn Cocktail?” by Linda Lacina

Oct 9th, 2013 | By

1. Friend of the Devil
2. The Trespasser
3. The Rabbit in the Moon



“How Fly Fishing Brings One Close to State Magazines; or Mimicking Prey,” by Kurt Fryklund

Oct 2nd, 2013 | By

I have been informed by Orvis and Recreation.gov that fly fishing brings one close to nature. I can see how standing in the middle of a stream would do that. Clearly Orvis and Recreation.gov have in mind a proximity that is more than just physical. Unfortunately, they do not specify. Orvis, however, claims that fly fishing facilitates this proximity by requiring one to mimic prey, whereas Recreation.gov cites fly fishing’s requirements for skill and grace. Curious as to where fly fishing might deliver one, I decided to do some research.



“A Completely Hypothetical Grading Schedule for 20 Sophomore Research Essays,” by Sean Scanlan

Sep 25th, 2013 | By

This is completely hypothetical. It’s also an image.



“Your Order,” by Dan Gonzalez

Sep 18th, 2013 | By

Dear JANE SMITH

A message from your friends at Peapod. You may shop anytime, anywhere. Our personal shoppers are currently working to assemble your order. We greatly appreciate the trust you place in us.

Sincerely,
The Peapod Team.