Herbie Mann Comin' Home

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Tough Docket



Sharpness v. Fullness

Clarity v. Complexity

Caution



Things that move too fast: they control you.

Resume Complete



I used to be a Broadway producer

I used to be a kennel man

I used to be a purveyor of hot chestnut cones

I used to hand out Kleenex at the kiosk

At lunch breaks, I caught squirrels for the tourists

I used to mumble as part of a classical chorus

I used to franchise child's toy weaponry

I used to model tic repellent

From time to time, I would get hired to work the Sultan's fan

I used to clean grout in WNBA stalls

I used to Twist in department store windows

I used to 'vogue' as a space android

Once I was nominated as candidate for Vice-President on a minor party ticket

I used to spill soup as part of paid party gags

I used to sit in on inter-corporate meetings pretending to be part of the other entourage

I used to be the least called-on Hollywood Square

Seasonally, I broke horses, put out fires, taught skiing, and played uke.

Herd Autumn



Coughing

Dripping

Aching

Cramping

Third Movement



Allegretto

I am very happy

I am a little happy

Yes. I must show happy

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Kane Governor! OR Kane Defeated FRAUD AT POLLS!



When the 2008 votes are in, two editorial options:

1) Good Guys Finally Win 1968 Election;

OR

2) R.I.P. / U.S.A

Etiquette



Where's the port-a-potty, Duke?

2008



My wallet gives voice to many of the disenfranchised.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Resume



I used to be a Broadway producer, used to be a kennelman, was a hot chestnut cone purveyor, a door-to-door, whatever there was I was. I was.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Bone Breaking



Empires rise and empires fall

On words, not just swords

Language, Written Art



Much more profound

Than moving verbs around

Friday, October 10, 2008

The Cynic GOP



Sarah Palin : Hillary Clinton : : Clarence Thomas : Thurgood Marshall