This Week's Writing 3/1/25

On righteous cruelty, on BRAZIL at 40, and much more.

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Okay, here’s what I published this week.

Politics

Democrats should make Musk the face of the GOP budget. (Public Notice)

The (righteous) cruelty is the point. (EIH)

Democrats attacking identity politics are supporting fascism. (EIH)

Cultural Criticism

BRAZIL at 40—and how Gilliam was more prescient than Orwell. (Observer.com)

A great exhibit about materials, absence and presence at the Driehaus Museum. (Observer.com)

De Palma’s BLOW OUT and making bad movies good. (Splice Today)

Yes, “authentic” empathy can cause harm. (EIH)

Which side is Ira Levin on in his novel The Stepford Wives? (EIH)

Poetry

My book of cinquains, titled BREVITY, is out! Will have more info on it for you shortly, but you can buy it now! (Nun Prophet Press)

Little poem about existence. And pit bulls. (Fish Barrel Review)

Little absurd poem. (dadakuku)

𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻

I am made of parsley, cheese, and death.
But this I swear—
I will not go to sleep until I get better.

So many cat poems—by me! (Five Fleas)

Domestic chores poem. (Five Fleas)

I have
emptied the
dishwasher.

I am
announcing
this now

because I want
credit.