In this New Year’s poem, Appleman celebrates those who collect our garbage.
Monthly Archives: December 2023
For the New Year, Honor the Overlooked
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This Clean Moment before the New Year
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GOP Politicians as Dickens Villains
Certain GOP pols are behaving like Dickens villains when it comes to the poor.
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Sebald’s “Austerlitz” and Fascism’s Rise
Sebald’s novel “Austerlitz” provides insights to fascism than anticipate Trump.
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Christmas at Cohen’s Garage
Scott Bates updates the birth of Jesus, having him born in a gas station.
Mary’s Moment of Choice
Levertov’s “Annunciation” and a Christmas Eve message.
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A Tornado Story with a Happy Ending
A Tennessee family’s recent run-in with a tornado has some resemblances to “The Wizard of Oz.”
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