A Masterpiece

If you think back to several posts ago, you may remember a poet named Lorine Niedecker. Ever since that post was written, my dad and I have been working on a video tribute to Lorine. Take a look:

Lorine Niedecker

Feel free to post a comment with your thoughts on the video:)

Thanks for listening!

Maggs

The Doldrums

By the beginning of July, people begin to get a bit bored with summer. All your plans in early June to, "go outside more often" or "read more books than ever" have either fallen flat, or have already been carried out. For younger people like me, you start to stay inside and watch more T.V. For the adults out there, you no longer plan elaborate meals on the grill or family picnics for dinner after work. You turn to frozen pizza- at least it keeps the kids happy, right?

This state of tiresome existence is called The Doldrums. It is not a pleasant place to be, but most of us end up there eventually. You can only do so much with your summer, after all. For all of those out there suffering in The Doldrums, here's something to take your mind off of it:

The Tom Swifty. Here are a few by David Lubar, from his book Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie:

• "Who turned off the lights?" said Tom dimly
• "I lost my wrists," Tom said offhandedly
• "I'd like a hotdog," Tom said frankly
• "Stop this horse!" Tom said haltingly

Get it? Here are a few of my own:

• "I think your clarinet's a bit flat," Tom said tunelessly.
• "That plant needs watering," Tom said dryly.
• "You sound like a broken record," said Tom repeatedly.
• "I've lost all of my clothes!" Tom said barely.

Thinking up Tom Swifties is a great way to beat The Doldrums. Give it a try- you can even post your best ones on this site in the form of a comment.

Thanks for listening,

Maggs