by Ted Kooser After the funeral, the mourners gatherunder the rustling churchyard maplesand talk softly, like clusters of leaves.White shirt cuffs and collars flash in the shade:highlights on deep green water.They came this afternoon to say goodbye,but now they keep saying hello and hello,peering into each other’s faces,slow to let go of each other’s hands.
This morning, on the train ride in to work… I recognized the guy standing next to me. Didn’t remember his name at all, but I remember being introduced to him the night that I met Alicia – earlier this year. For a brief moment, I debated saying something to him. But, ultimately, decided against it. …
After work, I putzed around the house a bit and spent an hour or so at Filter, working on an idea for a poem. I didn’t make much progress, and ended up crossing out almost everything I had written down But, I guess it’s that many more bad lines I’ve gotten out of my system, …
From: AnthonyTo: FelixSubj: Vending Machine Bet $70? I shant do it for the money…but for the love of the game. Also, you may document the process, but I’d like to come to the station without any fanfare. If I can’t eat everything in the vending machine in one day (9a-5p) I shall gladly reimburse you …
I’ve shown your email to everyone else here at the office, and we’ve pooled a bit of money together. Since you seem so confidentabout your own gastric prowess, perhaps you’d like to put your mouth where our money is? So far, we’ve got $70 with your name on it, if you can eat one of …
From: AnthonyTo: FelixSubj: Vending Machine Bet Felix, Felix, Felix… I let Chris’ White Sox beans bet and the Arby’s bet slide. But the vending machine bet? Come on. Where has the intestinal fortitude of the station gone? If I was still at the station I would bet my unborn children’s livers that not only could …
Seriously long load time. Seriously worth it.
Justin’s spinning at Danny’s tomorrow night. I think it’s from 10 PM – 2 AM. Swing on by and say hello. I’ll probably not stick through until 2 AM, but plan on being there until midnight or so. Come on by and, if you can find me, I’ll buy you a drink.
Felix has given the Heimlich Manuever not once... but twice, to two different people. He's happy to report that both attempts were successful.
Felix has perfect pitch. If you play a note, he can guess what it is with a pretty decent degree of accuracy. He attributes this skill to learning music at an early age.
Felix has an Adults Only section, featuring racy photos of him in various poses and outfits. If you are 18 or older, you can view them by clicking here.
